ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Chaudhry Ahmad Jawad, Chief Organizer of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) commended Prime Minister’s decision to procure wheat of upcoming crop season, calling it a timely and commendable move that would offer critical financial relief to farmers and a much-needed boost to the country’s agricultural sector. While talking to media, he stated that under the newly announced Wheat Procurement Policy 2025–26, the federal and provincial governments planned to purchase 6.2 million tons of wheat, said a press release on Monday. “Under this policy, if the governmentRead More

KARACHI, OCT 20 /DNA/ – In a touching act of love and service, Anosh Ahmed, a Pakistani-American philanthropist and entrepreneur, organized a free meal distribution campaign at Jinnah Hospital Karachi. The initiative, led by the Anosh Foundation, was dedicated to the memory of his late father, whose values of compassion and generosity continue to inspire his humanitarian work. The campaign was launched to support families of children admitted to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Many of these families had traveled from distant towns, waiting outside the hospital for daysRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 20 /DNA/ – Further expanding its international outreach, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Thought Forum (ATF) — a Middle Eastern think-tank based in Jordan. The MoU was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI; and Dr. Al-Sadig M. Al-faqih, Secretary General of ATF. The on-line event was also attended by Ms. Amina Khan, Director, Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East, and Africa (CAMEA), ISSI; and Dr. Shakaib Rafiq, Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission in Amman, amongRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 20: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Saudi Arabia next week to attend the International Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference, where he will promote Pakistan’s investment potential and economic reform agenda. According to official sources, the PM will embark on a three-day visit to the Kingdom, accompanied by senior political and military leaders. The FII Conference, organized under Saudi Vision 2030, will bring together global investors, economists, and business leaders to explore opportunities in emerging markets. Focus on investment, reforms, and partnerships Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifRead More

TASHKENT/ISLAMABAD, OCT 20: /DNA/ – Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, has announced a significant expansion of its flight schedule between Tashkent and Islamabad. Starting October 28, 2025, the Airline doubles the frequency of its regular flights on the “Tashkent-Islamabad-Tashkent” route: from once a week to twice a week. This decision reflects the Uzbekistan Airways’s commitment to strengthening air connectivity between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, supporting the growing flow of travelers, business people, and tourists between the two countries. Uzbekistan and Pakistan share deep historical, cultural, and spiritual ties. InRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 20 /DNA/ – With Pakistan identified as a highly favorable country for olive cultivation, a major national summit is set to chart a course for developing a safe, sustainable, and export-ready olive supply chain, positioning the nation to become one of the world’s leading olive producers in the coming years. The Al Baraka Olive Summit-2025, organized by the National Alliance for Safe Food (NAFS) and Al Baraka Bank, will be held on October 21, 2025, at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The event aims to bring together keyRead More