Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
World Cup buzz: Trump reveals FIFA 2026 draw location, date
WASHINGTON, AUG 23: US President Donald Trump confirmed that the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Washington, D.C., on December 5, at the Kennedy Center. Standing alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House, Trump hailed the upcoming tournament as “the biggest event in sports”, while holding the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy. The 2026 edition will be the first to feature 48 teams and will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Trump, Infantino and the trophy moment Infantino, whoRead More
4-member national team to participate in Senior World Ten-Pin Bowling Championship
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 /DNA/ – A 4-member national team will participate in the Senior World Tenpin Bowling Championship. This was stated by the Secretary General,Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation,Lt. Col. (retd) Kamran Khalid Janjua, on Saturday. He said that the championship will be played at the National Bowling Stadium, Reno, Nevada, USA from 13 to 23 October 2025. While announcing the names of the players of the four-member national team, Kamran Khalid Janjua said that the national team will be led by Ijaz-ur-Rehman while other players including Muhammad Hussain, Shabbir LashkarRead More
Business-friendly reforms imperative to attract foreign direct investment: ICCI President
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23: /DNA/ – The leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has stressed the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to improve the ease of doing business in Pakistan, terming it vital for attracting investment, boosting economic activity, and creating employment opportunities. They said that despite efforts in recent years, businesses continue to face challenges in regulatory compliance, taxation, energy availability, and infrastructure which hinder competitiveness. President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, said that the business community is ready to play itsRead More
Future of the TAPI gas project: challenges ahead
The much-discussed Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project has once again resurfaced in the headlines after the Turkmen Ambassador in Islamabad met with Pakistani officials a few weeks ago . According to diplomatic sources, the envoy conveyed his country’s concern over the slow progress and urged Pakistan to expedite work on the long-delayed project. Turkmenistan, which possesses the world’s fourth-largest natural gas reserves, views TAPI as a strategic lifeline for its energy exports. However, despite years of talks, groundbreaking ceremonies, and international pledges, the project remains stalled. At its core, theRead More
DPM Ishaq Dar arrives in Dhaka
DHAKA, AUG 23 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, arrived in Dhaka today on a landmark official visit from 23–24 August 2025, at the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was received by Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Ambassador Asad Alam Siam , High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh. Mr. Imran Haider, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Khan and officials of Pakistan HighRead More
Police Arrest Aleema Khan’s sons amidst judicial controversies
The recent arrest of two sons of Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has sparked widespread concern and criticism across political and legal circles in Pakistan. The development comes only days after the Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted Imran Khan’s bail in eight different cases. Observers are now closely watching the Al-Qadir Trust case, because if bail is also granted in that matter, Imran Khan could finally walk free from prison after more than a year of continuous legal battles. Aleema Khan’s two sons, however, find themselvesRead More