Friday, September 12th, 2025
Pakistan to contact IMF for relief in electricity bills to flood victims
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 12: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Finance to initiate talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a possible complete waiver or some relief of electricity bills for one month in areas hit hard by recent floods. Relief for flood victims across cities, villages Official sources confirmed that the proposed relief will not be limited to rural areas but will also extend to flood-affected cities across Pakistan. The PM emphasized that immediate support must be provided to people who have lost homes, livelihoods, andRead More
APJCCI, KOBIA agree to promote SME cooperation
BAKU, SEPT 12 /DNA/ – The Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (APJCCI) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBIA) have agreed to promote SME cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. A delegation led by APJCCI Patron-in-Chief Ahsan Bakhtawari met with KOBIA Chairman Orkhan Mammadov. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Qasim Moinuddin, was also present on the occasion. During the meeting, both sides discussed exploring opportunities for collaboration in the SME sector between the two countries. Welcoming the delegation, KOBIA Chairman Orkhan Mammadov said that APJCCI servesRead More
Russia, GCC condemn Israeli aggression
DNA DOHA, SEPT 12: Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries(Bahrain, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Oman) issued a joint declaration strongly condemning Israel’s recent attack in Qatar, following the 8th round of the Russia–GCC Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. The ministers denounced the September 9 airstrike by Israeli occupying forces on a residential building in Doha, where several members of Hamas’ Political Bureau were residing. The attack claimed the life of a member of Qatar’s Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and several Hamas officials, while also endangering civilian lives.Read More
NAHE celebrates HEC’s founding anniversary
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 12 /DNA/ – The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), celebrated the 23rd founding anniversary of HEC with a graceful ceremony at its premises. Dr.Syed Mahmood Raza, Former Advisor HEC and a distinguished member of the founding team, was the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by 27 IPFP Fellows who joined in commemorating HEC’s remarkable journey of over two decades in transforming higher education in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Syed Mahmood Raza highlighted the pivotal role of the HEC inRead More
UK announces £3 million flood relief Support
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, SEPT 12 /DNA/ – The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today to express the United Kingdom’s solidarity with Pakistan in the wake of the devastating floods and ongoing monsoon season. High Commissioner Marriott announced £3 million in emergency relief and response assistance, with further humanitarian support to follow. She assured that the UK would continue to work closely with the Government of Pakistan and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to supportRead More
ACI Hosts Luncheon in Honour of AIPA Secretary General During Visit to Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, SEP 12 (DNA):Mr. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan and current Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), hosted a luncheon in honour of Her Excellency Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty Dato Haji Abdul Rahman, Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), on the occasion of her visit to Islamabad. H.E. Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty was in Islamabad to participate in a high-level event organized by UN Women Pakistan. The luncheon, held on the sidelines of her visit, brought together the Heads of Mission of ASEAN Member States basedRead More