Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Israeli military chief opposes Gaza war expansion, raising pressure on Netanyahu
GAZA, AUG 6: Israel’s military chief has pushed back against Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to seize areas of Gaza it doesn’t already control, three Israeli officials said, as the prime minister faces increasing pressure over the war both at home and abroad. During a tense, three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Eyal Zamir, the military chief of staff, warned the prime minister that taking the rest of Gaza could trap the military in the territory, which it withdrew from two decades ago, and could lead to harm to the hostages being held there,Read More
Climate smart village initiative launched in Pakistan to boost farming
ISLAMABAD, AUG 6 /DNA/ – The Climate Smart Village Initiative (CSVI) was officially launched on August 4, 2025, at Lok Virsa Hall in Karor, Layyah, in a landmark event jointly organized by SAWiE Ecosystems Pvt. Ltd and Bank Alfalah. The event brought together key stakeholders from government departments, academia, financial institutions, development partners, technology providers, and rural farming communities to mark the beginning of a transformative approach to agriculture in Pakistan. The CSVI is designed as a regenerative, climate-smart farming model that empowers smallholder farmers through digital advisory tools, sustainableRead More
Trump tightens trade noose on New Delhi
25 per cent more tarrif announced; India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests, says its external affairs ministry Centreline Report WASHINTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods citing New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian oil, sharply escalating tensions between the two countries after trade talks collapsed. The new measure raises tariffs on some Indian goods to as high as 50% — among the steepest faced by any US trading partner. In an executive orderRead More
Chairman CDA visits Capital Hospital
By Faisal Munir / DNA ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa paid a visit to the Capital Hospital, CDA today. He was accompanied by Member Finance, Member Engineering, DG Services and other senior officers of the authority. During the visit, ED Capital Hospital briefed about medical facilities for the patients at the Capital Hospital, CDA. The Chairman CDA during his visit inspected various sections of the hospital, including emergency, OPD, wards, laboratories and Dispensary. The Chairman CDA personally interacted with patients, inquired aboutRead More
Serena Hotels launches Global Prestige Club Programme
ISLAMABAD, AUG 6 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels officially launched its global loyalty programme, Prestige Club, at a special event hosted at Islamabad Serena Hotel and simultaneously across all Serena properties worldwide. The event was attended by ambassadors, government officials, corporate sector representatives, and esteemed Prestige Club members, marking a key milestone in the brand’s journey across eight countries and 33 destinations. The launch introduced the enhanced Prestige Club Plus programme, offering exclusive benefits on dining, Maisha Spa & Health Club, and a range of hotel services, further enriching the guestRead More
APNS, PAA form joint committee to boost media collaboration
KARACHI, AUG 6 /DNA/ – The inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee established by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and the Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) took place today at the APNS House, Karachi. The meeting was jointly chaired by Senator Sarmad Ali, President APNS, and Ahmad Hussain Kapadia, Chairman of PAA, and was attended by senior executive members representing both organizations. The formation of this Joint Committee marks a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the advertising and print media sectors in Pakistan. Discussions at the meeting focused onRead More