Monday, July 28th, 2025
Trump’s Trade Triumph, Europe’s Strategic Liberation
By Qamar Bashir Donald Trump may have returned from Scotland declaring a sweeping economic triumph, but it is Europe that came away with something far more valuable: the right to think and act freely. Beneath the glittering headlines of tariff eliminations and multi-billion-dollar commitments, the summit at Turnberry marked the quiet collapse of U.S. geopolitical dominance over its allies. While Trump boasted of $750 billion in energy exports, $600 billion in European investment, and unspecified billions in future military hardware sales, the European Union and the United Kingdom handed himRead More
OGRA advances digitalization of oil supply chain with nationwide track & trace system
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) conducted an interactive session today with key stakeholders from Pakistan’s oil industry to review the progress and future roadmap of the nationwide Track & Trace System for the oil supply chain. The session, held via Zoom, is part of OGRA’s broader digital transformation agenda to enhance transparency, safety, and efficiency across the oil sector. Chaired by OGRA Chairman Masroor Khan, along with Member Oil Zain Ul Abideen and Member Finance Shakeel Ahmed, the session featured a detailed presentationRead More
Pakistan, U.S. reaffirm commitment to strengthen economic partnership
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Elizabeth Horst, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to reaffirm the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States. The Finance Minister expressed appreciation for the longstanding support extended by the United States towards Pakistan’s economic development. He particularly lauded the continued U.S. support for macroeconomic stability achieved over the past yearRead More
Dutch envoy bids farewell to finance minister
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, paid a farewell call on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The Finance Minister commended Ambassador de Vries for her efforts in furthering and strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Netherlands. He especially acknowledged her contribution to enhancing cooperation across diverse fields, including trade and commerce. Senator Aurangzeb also appreciated the positive role and contributions of Dutch companies operating in Pakistan, recognizing their effortsRead More
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘unconditional’ ceasefire
Truce will come into effect at midnight, says Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim DNA PUTRAJAYA: Thailand and Cambodia will enter into an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday. “Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24 hours local time, midnight on 28th July 2025, tonight,” PM Ibrahim said after mediation talks in Malaysia. The development comes as the two Southeast Asian neighbours had been engaged in ceasefire talks on the fifth day ofRead More
To cover up failure India’s new covert mily campaign
Sources indicate that the new operation involves fake encounters using illegally detained and forcibly disappeared Pakistani nationals, portraying them as cross-border terrorists in staged attacks Centreline Report ISLAMABAD: In a disturbing development, Indian security forces have launched a new covert military campaign named “Operation Mahadev” to mask the failure of their previous plan, “Operation Sandur”, according to reliable security sources. Sources indicate that the new operation involves fake encounters using illegally detained and forcibly disappeared Pakistani nationals, portraying them as cross-border terrorists in staged attacks. The strategy aims to crushRead More