Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
CDA illuminates Islamabad for Marka-e-Haq and Independence Day celebrations
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12: /DNA/ – The Capital Development Authority (CDA), in line with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and directions of Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi and under the leadership of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa has embarked on an impressive campaign to illuminate Islamabad in celebration of Marka-e-Haq and the nation’s 78th Independence Day. The initiative aims not only to beautify the federal capital Islamabad exemplary, but also to foster a spirit of unity, patriotism, and festivity among its residents. OverRead More
50 dengue cases reported from Charsadda in Aug
CHARSADDA, AUG 12: The health department has confirmed that 50 dengue cases were reported from Charsadda in August. According to details, the dengue isolation ward has been established at the Charsadda DHQ hospital. The patients have been given medical treatment at the ward. The team of medical experts deployed in Charsadda. The district health office has also presented the field visit report. Rajar, Amirabad and Muhammadzai have been declared as the “dengue hotspots”. The home-to-home dengue awareness campaign will be launched in the city.
Bilawal to inaugurate 4 km-Incomplete Hub Canal like Malir Expressway and K-4
— Experts Warn of Cost Escalation, Poor Construction, and No Increase in Karachi’s Water Supply Nazir Siyal / DNA KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to inaugurate the Hub Canal project on August 13 (Today), despite the fact that it remains incomplete and could see costs balloon into additional billions. The project, launched under the leadership of Karachi Mayor and Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation Chairman Barrister Murtaza Wahab, was designed to supply 100 million gallons of water per day to Karachi through a 22-kilometer-longRead More
U.S. Counterterrorism official meets FM Dar in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – The U.S. Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Gregory D. LoGerfo, today called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. The DPM/FM Dar was briefed on the discussions held during the Pakistan- U.S. CT Dialogue. The DPM/FM encouraged sustained and structured bilateral engagement on counterterrorism between both countries, as a vital contributor to peace & stability in the region and beyond.
Randhawa chairs meeting on Marka-e-Haq, Independence Day plans
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a high level meeting at CDA Headquarters which meeting was attended by Member Admin and Estate Talat Mahmood, Member Planning, Dr. Khalid Hafeez, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and other senior officers. During the meeting, the arrangements made by the CDA to celebrate Marka-e-Haq and Independence Day in a dignified manner in the Federal Capital, Islamabad in line with the direction of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin NaqviRead More
PCLAPA delegation joins blood drive at Indonesian embassy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – Aziz ur Rehman Mujahid, Coordinator of the Pakistan Cleft Lip and Palate Association (PCLAPA), led a delegation to participate in a blood donation drive organized at the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad on the invitation of Mr. Hilal Ahmed, as part of Independence Day celebrations. Members of the delegation, including Mr. Mujahid, donated blood to support this humanitarian cause. During the visit, Mr. Mujahid commended the Honourable Ambassador of Indonesia, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Chandra, for his deep affection for Pakistan and its people. He highlighted theRead More