Friday, October 10th, 2025
Serena Hotels revives the tradition of Mehfil-e-Sukhan
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 /DNA/ – Under the banner of Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, Serena Hotels once again celebrated the timeless art of Urdu poetry with its annual Mehfil-e-Sukhan, an evening that brought together Pakistan’s most distinguished poets and poetry enthusiasts The event celebrated the beauty and deep emotions of Urdu literature, highlighting how poetry connects people and brings hearts together beyond all boundaries. The Mehfil featured an impressive lineup of acclaimed poets including Anwar Masood, Kishwar Naheed, Iftikhar Arif, Anwar Shaoor, Abbas Tabish, Nusrat Siddiqui, Fazil Jameeli, Shakeel Jazib, Akbar Nasir,Read More
Trump says weighing ‘massive increase’ in tariffs on Chinese imports
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday said there no reason to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping in two weeks in South Korea as planned, adding in a Truth Social post that the U.S. is calculating a massive increase in tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump said China has been sending letters to countries worldwide saying it planned to impose export controls on every element of production related to rare earths. “Nobody has ever seen anything like this but, essentially, it would ‘clog’ the Markets, and make life difficult forRead More
PAF leadership’s bedrock is character before competence: experts
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 /DNA/ – The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, hosted a roundtable titled “Character Building as the Bedrock of Pakistan Air Force Leadership.” The event was attended by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officers, members of the academia, and the think tank community. As an independent think-tank, CASS Lahore organises such events to explore the critical dimensions of security, technology and policy. The event started with opening remarks by Dr Zahid Khan, Associate Senior Researcher at CASS Lahore. Air Commodore Khalid Banuri (Retd), Senior Advisor toRead More
Senior diplomat Tahir Hussain to be appointed as FO spox: sources
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10: Senior diplomat Tahir Hussain Andrabi is set to be appointed as spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to sources. According to details, at present, Andrabi is serving as Additional Foreign Secretary. The decision followed the appointment of Shafqat Ali Khan as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Andrabi has previously served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tunisia and has held diplomatic responsibilities in Geneva.
ICCI urges government to find alternative to road closures
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mahmood, has strongly condemned the closure of routes in the twin cities, saying that the economy should not be paralyzed in the name of protests or security measures. He said the ongoing road blockages in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have severely affected business activities, causing difficulties for both shopkeepers and consumers. Sardar Tahir Mahmood stated that obstacles in accessing business centers are causing losses worth millions of rupees daily. He added that the movementRead More
Azerbaijan, Pakistan chambers meet to boost bilateral trade ties
BAKU, OCT 10 /DNA/ – The delegation of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with the management of Azerbaijan’s largest retail business group, BRAVO, in Baku and visited the company’s main store. The delegation was led by Chamber President Waqar Bakhtawari, who held detailed discussions on the growing business opportunities between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. He particularly briefed the BRAVO management on key Pakistani products such as rice, Himalayan salt, mangoes, citrus fruits, and textiles. BRAVO Directors Zaur Daryav, Garakhan Shirinli, and Vajisi Ben expressed deep interest inRead More