Monday, September 8th, 2025
Ayaz Sadiq’s Vision: From Rules to Reform
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In 2003, when I first assumed my responsibilities as a Research Officer in the National Assembly, I quickly realized that the foundation of my work rested upon the Constitution of Pakistan and the Rules of Procedure. Every assignment, every reference, and every note prepared for the proceedings of the House demanded a careful reading of these guiding documents. In that pursuit, one of my constant companions was the celebrated work Practice and Procedure of Parliament by M. N. Kaul, a book that served as both compassRead More
ICCI to work hand in hand with policymakers for economic revival: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, has stressed the need for immediate and meaningful reforms to overcome deep-rooted economic challenges and unlock the true potential of Pakistan’s economy. He said that infrastructural deficiencies, regulatory hurdles, and high energy costs continue to limit the manufacturing sector’s potential, thereby weakening Pakistan’s competitiveness both regionally and globally. He pointed out that the export basket remains undiversified and dominated by low-value goods, which is hampering efforts to achieve higher export growth andRead More
Defence and martyrs day commemorated in Beijing
BEIJING, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – Today, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing commemorated the Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan with a solemn and dignified flag hoisting ceremony. The event was attended by Embassy officials, members of the Pakistani community in China and media. On this occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan to China H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi hoisted the national flag to the tune of national anthem. In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to China H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi paid rich tribute to the courageous sons of the soil who successfullyRead More
Sutlej playing havoc in Bahawalpur
BAHAWALPUR, SEP 08 (DNA): The flood from the river Sutlej was playing havoc in the district as water had entered in several more rural areas. The official sources of the Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122 and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) had confirmed that water had entered in several more villages and inundated thousands of acres of land. “The water had entered villages Gulab Ghalwan, Khairpur Daha, Dhor Kot, Goth Mitha, Chailay Wahan, Mamna, Kaliar and others. Head of the Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122 Bahawalpur Dr Baqir HussainRead More
President urges nation’s resolve to ensure inclusivity, accessibility of education
ISLAMABAD, SEP 8 (APP): As the world observes International Literacy Day today, President Asif Ali Zardari called for a collective resolve of society including families, communities, civil society, media, and the private sector to ensure the universality, inclusivity and accessibility of education. “On this International Literacy Day, I call upon all Pakistanis to reaffirm their commitment to this noble cause. Let us envision a Pakistan where literacy is universal, education is inclusive, and knowledge is accessible to all. Together, we can build a society that upholds human dignity, empowers women,Read More
European leaders in Washington to re-engage on Ukraine
The high-stakes diplomatic ballet surrounding the war in Ukraine has once again brought European leaders to Washington, D.C., for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Their visit on September 8 and 9 follows a period of intense, yet ultimately fruitless, mediation efforts, and comes as the conflict on the ground intensifies. The central goal of the European delegation is to reassert a unified front and find a path forward, a task made immensely difficult by the divergent agendas of Washington and Moscow. This is not the first time European leaders haveRead More