Friday, August 1st, 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE tri-series schedule announced
SHARJAH, AUG 1: Pakistan will feature in a T20I tri-nation series alongside Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates, to be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7. According to a press release released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tournament is designed to help the teams prepare for the upcoming ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup, which will be staged in the UAE from September 9 to 28. As per the schedule, Pakistan will begin their campaign on August 29 when they take on Afghanistan inRead More
FPCCI President proposes measures to achieve tax target
Bureau Report KARACHI, AUG 1 /DNA/ – President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, has welcomed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) achievement of its July tax target, calling it a positive indicator for the fiscal year ahead. In a statement, Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed hope that the government would successfully meet the annual tax collection target. However, he emphasized that achieving this goal sustainably would require expanding the tax net rather than merely increasing tax rates. He cautioned that while raisingRead More
Trump hits dozens of countries with steep tariffs, including 19% for Pakistani goods
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of steep import duties, targeting dozens of countries — including Pakistan with 19% reciprocal tariff, ahead of a Friday trade deal deadline. The move is part of his wider effort to shake up global trade rules. Pakistan now joins a list of 69 nations whose goods will face new US tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, starting next week. Trump said that the new tariffs are meant to fix what he sees as unfair trade imbalances and protect US economicRead More
Iranian president set to arrive in Islamabad tomorrow: FO
Tehran, AUG 1: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday (tomorrow) for a two-day state visit to Pakistan, the Foreign Office said on Friday. In a statement, the FO said the Iranian president is visiting the country at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “Dr Pezeshkian will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials,” the statement added. During his stay, Pezeshkian will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, and hold delegation-level talksRead More
Central Asia Friendship rally kicks off from Islamabad
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism Sardar Yasir Ilyas highlighted the significance of the rally; Ambassador of Pakistan to Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, also addressed the gathering, terming the event a joyous occasion Asnar M Bhatti / DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 1 – The Central Asia Friendship Rally was formally launched from Islamabad, aiming to promote peace, tourism, regional connectivity, and Pakistan’s soft image across Central Asian countries. Eleven bikers will ride through Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in a journey spanning 5,000 kilometers, carrying a message of friendshipRead More
The 98th Anniversary of the founding of PLA of China commemorated at GHQ
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, extended a warm welcome to the Chinese guests and congratulated the PLA on its 98th founding anniversary. He lauded the PLA’s pivotal role in China’s defence, security, and nation-building DNA Rawalpindi, 01 August 2025: The 98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ today. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Major GeneralRead More