Monday, August 11th, 2025
US designates BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist groups
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – In a major diplomatic breakthrough following Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to the United States, the U.S. government has officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide attack unit, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The designation, announced by the U.S. Department of State, will impose sweeping sanctions on both groups, including the freezing of assets, travel restrictions, and a complete ban on any financial or material support from individuals or entities under U.S. jurisdiction. The BLA and its MajeedRead More
CD chief chairs meeting to review planning wing performance
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 11: An important meeting was held at the CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting reviewed the performance of CDA’s Planning Wing. The meeting was attended by Member Planning Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, DG Planning Dr. Zafar Iqbal, DG Building Control & Housing Faisal Naeem, DG Islamabad Water Sardar Khan Zamri, DG Resources Shakeel Ahmad, DG Special Projects Arshad Chohan, and other senior officers. The meeting was informed that properRead More
CDC, ZLK Securities integrate RAAST for instant investor transfers
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – RAAST System with Zahid Latif Khan Securities (Pvt.) Ltd for Instant Investor Fund Transfers In a significant move to enhance efficiency and convenience in Pakistan’s capital markets, the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) has successfully integrated the RAAST instant payment system with Zahid Latif Khan Securities (Pvt.) Limited, enabling investors to transfer funds instantly, securely, and directly from their bank accounts to their brokerage accounts. The agreement marking this integration was signed during a ceremony held at ZLK Securities (Main Branch Office) onRead More
Islamabad slams India’s ‘nuclear blackmail’ narrative as misleading
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Responding to media queries regarding the statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the remarks attributed to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, the Spokesperson said: “Pakistan strongly rejects the immature remarks made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs earlier today, which is yet another demonstration of their chronic tendency to distorting facts and twisting statements out of context. The Indian narrative of an alleged “nuclear blackmail’ is a misleading and self-serving construct. Pakistan remains firmly opposed to the use orRead More
President Zardari Vows to Work for Welfare and Protection of Minorities’ Rights
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan’s minority communities are an essential and respected part of society, and that their rights, freedoms, and safety are fully protected under the Constitution of Pakistan. He praised their valuable contributions to the country’s strength and progress, noting their important role in national development. He made it clear that the State stands determined against all forms of discrimination, extremism, and violence, adding that such acts have no place in society and will not be allowed to threaten nationalRead More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow closer coordination ahead of UN, OIC meetings
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov @Bayramov_Jeyhun. The two leaders discussed cooperation in trade & investment. Expressing satisfaction over collaboration in multilateral fora, they agreed to maintain close coordination for forthcoming UN and OIC engagements, as well as consultations on SCO related issues.