Monday, July 28th, 2025
Dar, Abdelatty urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza at conference
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, met with the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the International Conference on the Two-State Solution today. Reaffirming the deep-rooted and historic bilateral ties, the two leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing broad-based cooperation across various sectors, including medical, minerals, defense, trade, and investment. They agreed on the need to strengthen connectivity between Pakistan and Egypt to promote economic integration and facilitate greater trade. Both sides also agreed toRead More
Germany’s Karachi consulate suspends services for non-EU nationals
KARACHI, JUL 28: The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi has announced the immediate suspension of all services for non-European Union (EU) citizens until further notice. In an official statement, the consulate confirmed that this temporary closure applies to all non-EU applicants, including those with confirmed visa appointments. It clarified that all such appointments have now been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Applicants affected by this suspension have been advised to re-register through the consulate’s online appointment system once services resume. The diplomatic mission saidRead More
ECP disqualifies PTI lawmakers Chaudhry, Bhachar and Chattha
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday declared Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, Ahmad Khan Bhachar and Ahmad Chattha ineligible to hold public office, vacating three Senate seats in a landmark decision. The commission issued a notification against Senator Ejaz Chaudhry following his 10-year conviction by an anti terrorism court. Chaudhry was found guilty of offences under the Anti Terrorism Act, prompting the Election Commission to annul his membership. Separately, Ahmad Chattha of NA 66 Mianwali and Ahmad Khan Bhachar of PP 87 Minawali were disqualified after separate antiRead More
Pakistan Ulema Council welcomes historic conference on Palestine issue at UN
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan Ulema Council not only welcomes but also fully supports the historic conference on Palestine issue at UN under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia and France for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state. In a joint statementChairman Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General International Tahzeem-e-Harmain Al-Sharifain Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Maulana Hafiz Maqbool Ahmed, Maulana Muhammad Shafi Qasmi, Allama Tahir-ul-Hassan, Maulana Asadullah Farooq, Maulana Tahir Aqeel Awan, Maulana Aziz Akbar Qasmi, Maulana Muhammad Ashfaq Pitafi, Maulana Muhammad Aslam Siddiqui, QariRead More
CDA orders speedy, quality development in Islamabad sectors
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – An important meeting was held at CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by CDA Member Administration and Estate Talat Mahmood, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Planning Dr. Khalid Hafiz, DG Works, DC CDA and other senior officers. The meeting reviewed in detail the progress made so far in the development works of Sectors like sector C-14, sector C-15, sector C-16, sector E-12 and sector I-12. Chairman CDA directed that development workRead More
US to set up ‘food centres’ in Gaza amid deadly hunger crisis
WASHINGTON, JUL 28: President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will set up “food centres” in Gaza to help avert a deepening hunger crisis in the conflict-ravaged Palestinian territory. “We’re going to set up food centres where the people can walk in — and no boundaries. We’re not going to have fences,” he told reporters in Scotland, where he was meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. At the same press conference, Starmer said he and US President Trump agreed on the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, and theyRead More