Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Maarka-e-Haq ceremony at the CDA Capital hospital
ISLAMABAD, AUG 13 /DNA/ – Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, attended a special ceremony at Capital Hospital on the occasion of Maarka-e-Haq and Independence Day celebrations. The event was also attended by CDA Member Administration and Estate Talat Mehmood, Executive Director Capital Hospital Dr. Naeem Taj, Secretary General CBA Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin, along with paramedical staff, hospital administration, and a large number of citizens. The Chairman CDA participated in the national anthem and flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by a special prayer for Pakistan’s sovereignty, unity, and stability. Speaking onRead More
Pakistan saves billions through UK backed governance reforms
A landmark UK programme has successfully concluded after delivering major reforms across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). ISLAMABAD, AUG 13 /DNA/ – The UK’s Sub-National Governance Programme ran from 2019 to 2025, unlocking over £1.9 billion in public finance through improved planning, budgeting, and revenue mobilisation. Working closely with provincial governments, the programme has helped to achieve savings to reinvest into other public services. For example, it helped the Government of Punjab to develop a comprehensive pensions reform plan. This included the introduction of a new pensions scheme whereRead More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to deepen defence relations
Upon his arrival at GHQ, Colonel General Valiyev was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army. He also laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay tribute to Pakistan’s martyrs Ansar M Bhatti Rawalpindi, 13 August 2025 — Colonel General Karim Valiyev, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The two military leaders discussedRead More