Rawalpindi, 26 Jul /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan has conferred the prestigious award of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Michael E. Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), in recognition of his exemplary service and pivotal role in advancing enduring military cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. In a formal investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the decoration upon General Kurilla, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to regional security and his dedicated efforts in strengthening strategic defence ties between the two countries. General Kurilla’sRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 26: /DNA/ – A high-level meeting was held at the CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by CDA board members, concerned Director Generals and other senior officers. The meeting reviewed the preparations being made by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad Administration and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) in line with the direction of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and supervision of the Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, to celebrate Independence Day and Marka -e-HaqRead More

RAWALPINDI, JUL 26 /DNA/ – Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference today in Islamabad, convening senior military leadership from the United States of America, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This landmark multilateral engagement marked a significant stride toward advancing regional security cooperation, military diplomacy, and strategic dialogue among participating nations. Held under the theme “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace”, the conference sought to reinforce security collaborations, enhance training initiatives, and facilitate the exchange of best practices in counterterrorism and other defence and security endeavours. Field Marshal Asim Munir,Read More

‎Quetta, Jul 26: /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Ahmad Bugti chaired a high-level special meeting on law and order at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta. During the meeting, the overall law and order situation in Balochistan, the ongoing operations against Fitna-e-Hindustan terrorists, and the performance of law enforcement agencies were reviewed.‎‎The meeting was attended by the Inspector General of Police Balochistan, IG Frontier Corps (North), DIG CTD, DIG Special Branch, DG Levies, officials from the Home and Tribal Affairs Department, and otherRead More

Despite a Decrease in Inflation, 11% Interest Rate is an Obstacle for Businesses: Atif Ikram Saifullah Ansar Islamabad, JUL 26: /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has demanded that the interest rate be reduced to six percent in the Monetary Policy meeting on July 30. This measure is crucial to tackle the challenges facing the national economy and to boost industrial and commercial activities. The country’s inflation rate has rapidly decreased to four percent, which is a welcome development.Read More