Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Diplomats’ spouses unite at Islamabad Serena Cultural Event
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 /DNA/ – The annual general body meeting, attended by the spouses of the Ambassadors of Japan and the Philippines, was held at the prestigious Islamabad Serena Hotel. The event featured an engaging multimedia presentation by renowned artist Farhana Azim, captivating the audience with her creative work. Mrs. Wiqarunnisa Boolani also addressed the gathering, sharing her insights and perspectives on the occasion. The event provided a platform for cultural exchange and intellectual discourse, strengthening ties among the diplomatic community and local dignitaries. The meeting was marked by aRead More
CDA board approves budget estimates
ISLAMABAD: (DNA): The 14th meeting of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board was held at CDA Headquarters, Islamabad, chaired by Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by Member Administration and Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Member Planning Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, while Professor Dr. Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, participated via Zoom link. Several agenda items were discussed during the CDA Board meeting, the details of which are as follows: TheRead More
Iranian president Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Saturday: Iranian official
Tehran, JUL 30: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Pakistan on August 2 (Saturday) for a two-day visit, his political adviser said on Wednesday, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported. Taking to X, Political Adviser to the Iranian President, Mehdi Sanai, said: “Dr Pezeshkian will travel to Pakistan on Saturday evening, August 2, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.” According to the adviser, official meetings and discussions with “cultural and business elites” were planned during the president’s visit. “The relations between the two countries encompass political, economic, religious,Read More
AIOU launches tree plantation campaign “Plant Trees, Build the Nation”
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) — Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has taken a significant and purposeful step to address environmental pollution and climate change challenges by officially launching the monsoon tree plantation campaign titled “Plant Trees, Build the Nation.” The campaign was inaugurated by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood who planted a Duchki Ficus tree in the Ladies Park of the university’s residential colony, said a press release on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Nasir Mahmood emphasized that planting trees is not just an environmental activity, it isRead More
China, Pakistan, Bangladesh forge trilateral development partnership
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 /DNA/ – The China Program at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, hosted a panel discussion titled “China-led Cooperation in South Asia Beyond Geopolitics: Partnerships for Peace, Development and Common Prosperity.” The event brought together ambassadors, academics, policy analysts, and media professionals to examine the emerging trilateral cooperation of China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, highlighted the urgency of rethinking regional collaboration in South Asia, a region home to over 1.9 billion people yet plagued by persistent underdevelopment,Read More
Ethiopian envoy named ‘Ambassador of Margalla Hills Park’
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 /DNA/ – Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, has been honored with the title of “Ambassador of Margalla Hills National Park” for his dedicated efforts to promote a clean and green environment within the park. H.E. Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, bestowed the title upon the Ambassador during their meeting at the CDA Headquarters. The two officials discussed potential collaborations in smart city solutions, urban greenery, and capacity buildingRead More