Monday, August 11th, 2025
Petroleum product prices likely to further drop from August 16
ISLAMABAD: In a sigh of relief for the inflation-hit masses, petroleum product prices in Pakistan are expected to see another reduction from August 16, following a fall in global crude oil prices over the past 11 days, Geo News reported on Monday. According to market data, US crude oil prices have dropped by $5.71 per barrel, from $69.26 to $63.48. Similarly, Brent crude has fallen by $5.72 per barrel, from $71.70 to $65.98. The government will make changes to domestic petroleum prices on August 16. In the previous fortnightly review,Read More
PM Shehbaz greets President Aliyev on historic Armenia peace deal
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan this evening. The Prime Minister offered his warm felicitations to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on the historic peace agreement that was recently concluded between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During their warm and cordial telephone conversation, the Prime Minister lauded the visionary role of President Ilham Aliyev in bringing the three decades-old conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia to a peaceful and mutually beneficial endRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns recent airstrike by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the recent airstrike by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which tragically resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives. Pakistan extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people during this period of profound suffering. This egregious attack constitutes yet another serious violation of international humanitarian and human rights law, underscoring the scale and severity of the crimes perpetrated by the occupying power. The Government of Pakistan calls uponRead More
ICCI praises DRAP’s move towards international quality standards
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, has lauded the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) for organizing a Training Session on Implementing Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) in collaboration with TUV Austria Bureau of Inspection and Certification at ICCI auditorium. The event drew wide participation from DRAP, PS&DC ICT regulators and DC TMD, NIH. He commended the initiative as a significant step towards institutional excellence and global alignment, noting that DRAP’s adoption of internationally recognized quality standards would enhance regulatoryRead More
PNCA announces winners of youth art competition
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – The PNCA is proud to announced the winners of the National Youth Art Competition 2025 organised by its Visual Arts Division (VAD). This annual event celebrates the creativity and talent of young Pakistani artists, providing them with a national platform to showcase their skills and compete with their peers. The exhibition was inaugurated by renowned calligrapher Lt. Gen. (R) Humayun Bangash, who also presented awards to the winners. He was joined by former Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Farukh Amil, and Director General PNCARead More
Qureshi acquitted; other PTI leaders get heavy sentences
Staff Report /DNA LAHORE: In a major development in the ongoing legal proceedings against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, the court on Monday acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in 2 cases related to the May 9 incidents. However, other prominent PTI figures were not as fortunate. Former Punjab minister Mahmood-ur-Rashid and former federal minister Sarfraz Cheema were each handed 10-year prison sentences, while PTI leaders Alia Hamza and Sanam Javed were sentenced to 5 years each. The verdict has sparked a new wave of political debate across the country,Read More