Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Imran Khan nominates Mahmood Achakzai as NA opposition leader
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has nominated Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said on Wednesday. Salman Akram Raj confirmed that Khan had finalised the nomination of Achackzai — who also heads the multi-party opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz — for the key slot. Raja further said Azam Khan Swati has been nominated as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. The development comes after former opposition leader OmarRead More
Saudi cabinet denounces ‘Greater Israel’ plan
RIYADH, AUG 20: The Saudi Arabian cabinet has categorically denounced the Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan of creating the “Greater Israel”. According to details, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has chaired a meeting. On this occasion, the meeting has asked the international community and permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take immediate steps for stopping atrocity against the Palestinian people. The Saudi cabinet has deplored the plan to build Jewish settlements around occupied Jerusalem. Moreover, the cabinet has reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm stance over the historical andRead More
ICCI to ensure justice for lawful allottees of ‘Mall of Islamabad’: Nasir Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to ensuring an enabling environment for the business community and vowed to stand shoulder to shoulder with the affectees of the ‘Mall of Islamabad’ project in their struggle for justice. Speaking to a delegation of affectee businessmen who are members of the ICCI and called on him at Chamber House on Wednesday, the ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi said that ICCI considers it a sacred duty to protect the legitimate rights of the businessRead More
ECO aims to boost regional trade and connectivity, Experts say
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20: /DNA/ – The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Public Address on “ECO, Regionalism and the New Geopolitical Dynamics.” The event brought together a wide range of participants including academics, think-tank experts, and practitioners. Ambassador Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), was the Guest Speaker. In his welcome remarks, Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood noted that the current global environment was marked by turbulence and transformation in which major-power competition wasRead More
RCCI to establish economic zones along Rawalpindi Ring Road
RAWALPINDI, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has announced plans to establish Economic Zones along the Rawalpindi Ring Road. The development of these zones will not only boost trade and industrial activities but also create new employment opportunities. A high-level meeting regarding the Ring Road project was held at the RCCI, attended by Commissioner Rawalpindi, Engineer Aamir Khattak, and DG RDA, Kinza Murtaza. RCCI President, Usman Shaukat, highlighted that extensive consultations have been held with the Commissioner’s Office, RDA, and other stakeholders for theRead More
Pak, Afghan foreign ministers agree to enhance trade, regional connectivity
DNA KABUL, AUG 20: On the sidelines of the 6th Trilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held a significant bilateral meeting with the Afghan Acting Foreign Minister in Kabul. The meeting underscored the growing diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring countries, focusing on enhancing political ties and economic cooperation. Both officials expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum evident in the political and economic relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. They emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue and collaboration toRead More