ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 (APP): Thousands of Pakistanis are eyeing Germany’s much-awaited Opportunity Card visa “Chancenkarte” as a gateway to Europe’s largest economy, hoping to escape limited job prospects at home and tap into high-demand sectors abroad. Designed to attract skilled workers without requiring a job offer, the visa offers a clear route to employment and integration—especially for professionals in IT, engineering, and healthcare. Launched in mid-2024 and streamlined with a digital application portal in June 2025, the Chancenkarte allows eligible individuals to live in Germany for up to one yearRead More

Maintenance of law and order and ensuring foolproof Security Arrangements for the safety of citizens of Islamabad is our top most priority. Muhammad Ali Randhawa ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ – Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a high level meeting to review law and order situation of the federal capital Islamabad, thus ensuring foolproof security arrangements of the citizens came under discussion. The meeting was attended by Member Administration and Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Inspector General of Police (IGP)Read More

Karachi, Aug 8 (DNA) – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed the government’s decision to reverse several stringent budgetary measures from the 2025-26 federal budget, which had raised concerns among the business community. Key Budgetary Revisions Secured by FPCCI E-Invoicing & Sindh Infrastructure Cess (IDC) Updates FPCCI’s High-Level Engagements The FPCCI delegation, including Gohar Ejaz (ex-Commerce Minister) and S.M. Tanveer (UBG Patron-in-Chief), held meetings with:✔ PM Shehbaz Sharif✔ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb✔ SAPM Revenue Haroon Akhtar Khan✔ SIFC & FBR Leadership Why This Matters The revised measures prevent business disruptions,Read More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 8: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Israeli cabinet’s approval of a plan to seize illegal control of Gaza City, calling it a dangerous escalation in the ongoing catastrophic war against Palestinians. Key Points: ✔ Pakistan condemns Israel’s illegal occupation and expansion in Gaza.✔ Military operations worsen humanitarian crisis, threaten regional peace.✔ Root cause: Israel’s prolonged occupation of Palestinian territories.✔ Pakistan supports Palestinian rights, including self-determination and statehood with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as capital.✔ Urgent call for international intervention to stop aggression, protect civilians, and ensure aid delivery. Why This Matters? Israel’s latest moveRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ – Pakistani authorities in Punjab have registered legal cases against two journalists for their reporting, less than one week after Pakistan’s senate passed legislation prohibiting the obstruction of media workers. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), condemn the persecution of journalists in Pakistan and urge the authorities to immediately withdraw the cases. Gujrat police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Samaa TV journalist Zulfiqar Haider on July 26 after the city’s Chief Executive Health OfficerRead More