Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
CDA, PPAF team up for slum upgrades, job creation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Nadir Gul Barech, called on Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the CDA Headquarters. The meeting was also attended by CDA Board Members, including Member Administration and Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Planning Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch and other senior officers. During the meeting, discussions were held on launching joint initiatives for the development of underprivileged areas in Islamabad, promoting skill development, increasing employment opportunitiesRead More
Pakistan, Belgium aim to boost parliamentary diplomacy, cooperation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – Advisor to the Chairman Senate, Ms. Misbah Khar, met today with the Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan, Charles-Idesbald van der Gracht de Rommerswael, to discuss avenues for enhancing parliamentary cooperation and engagement in upcoming international forums. Ms. Khar briefed the Ambassador on the objectives and vision of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) — a dynamic new global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and connectivity among parliaments worldwide. The ISC currently includes 45 parliamentary speakers representing diverse regions. She informed the Ambassador that, in recent electionsRead More
PSB-PHF rift deepens as written demarche sent to hockey federation chief
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has sent a formal written demarche to Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Hussain Bugti, demanding an explanation of his position and detailed answers to a set of queries regarding the utilisation of funds allocated to the national sport. According to sources, the communication — viewed as unusually stern — warns that failure to respond may lead the PSB to escalate the matter to the Prime Minister, who serves as the Patron-in-Chief of the PHF. The development marks the latest flashpoint in an ongoing tussleRead More
President Zardari for strengthening Pak, Morocco ties
Reaffirming that Pakistan and Morocco enjoy close and brotherly ties, the President expressed his best wishes for the continued health of His Majesty King Mohammed VI Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan and Morocco enjoy fraternal ties, based on common faith, shared values, and mutual respect, which need to be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of the two countries. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Karmoune , who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President saidRead More