Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Azerbaijan–Pakistan joint chamber an economic bridge for trade expansion: President ICCI
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, has said that the private sector holds the key to transforming the deep-rooted brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan into strong economic and commercial partnerships. He was addressing an awareness session titled “Online Trade Platform for Doing Business with Azerbaijan” held at the S.M. Munir Auditorium, Chamber House Islamabad. He underlined that Pakistan and Azerbaijan are determined to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, with special emphasis on connectivity, trade, and investment. He further noted that increased air connectivity,Read More
Pak envoy to Australia meets Dar
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 — Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Australia, Irfan Shaukat, paid a farewell courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar before departing for Canberra to assume his new responsibilities. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister appreciated Mr. Shaukat’s dedicated and professional contributions as his Chief of Staff for the past year and a half, during key diplomatic and critical moments. Extending best wishes for his tenure in Australia, Senator Ishaq Dar urged the High Commissioner-designate to focus on strengthening trade, economic, and educational cooperation, while also engaging proactivelyRead More
First anniversary of SK Hydropower Station celebrated under CPEC
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 /DNA/ – A ceremony was held on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the commercial operation of the SK Hydropower Station, a flagship project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project, located in the Kunhar River basin in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was mainly invested, constructed, and operated by the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), a Fortune Global 500 company. It is the largest hydropower project constructed under CPEC and has been hailed as the “Green Pearl on the CPEC.” The ceremony was attended by Prof.Read More
Defence Minister appreciates Navy’s role in safeguarding maritime interests
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 /DNA/ – Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, and called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the meeting, discussions were held on the regional maritime security environment and operational readiness of Pakistan Navy. The Naval Chief apprised the Defence Minister on the prevailing maritime challenges and Navy’s comprehensive preparedness to address them. He further provided an overview of ongoing and future initiatives aimed at enhancement and modernization of PN capabilities. The Defence Minister took a keen interest in the recentRead More
FPCCI, Malaysian envoy discuss reducing bilateral trade deficit
KARACHI, SEPT 16 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has informed that the apex body has hosted a high-profile, interactive and consultative meeting with H.E. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia in Pakistan, aimed at fostering trade, industry and investment cooperation between the two brotherly countries. President FPCCI mentioned that High Commissioner of Malaysia and his team of senior diplomats have assured their support in correcting Pakistan’s bilateral trade deficit with Malaysia through facilitating Pakistani exporters and enhancingRead More
Seven projects win Aga Khan Award for Architecture
BISHKEK, SEPT 16 /DNA/ – Seven architectural projects that shield communities from climate risk, preserve cultural heritage and create affordable housing were honoured this evening at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture prize-giving ceremony at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall. The Aga Khan accompanied His Excellency Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, to preside over the ceremony. The winning designs, which will share a prize of US $1 million, demonstrate the power of architecture to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Projects includeRead More