Monday, October 20th, 2025
Closure of Torkham border causes huge losses to both countries, increase in inflation Zahid Shinwari
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR, OCT 20 /DNA/ – Former President of the Border Chamber of Commerce and Industry Zahid Shinwari has said that traders, transporters and the public on both sides are suffering huge losses due to the closure of the border. He said that there is an annual trade of about one billion dollars between the two countries, while the national treasury is losing Rs 700 to 800 million on a daily basis. While talking to the media, Zahid Shinwari said that more than a week has passed sinceRead More
Public opinion makers must play a positive role
Pakistan’s apprehensions about India’s role in Afghanistan are not new. These concerns persisted even after the fall of the first Taliban regime in November 2001, when India became active in Afghanistan’s development, education, and health sectors Comment Shamim Shahid The tensions that have once again strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are the outcome of years of mistrust, miscommunication, and misplaced fears. The concerns that brought both countries to this tragic point are neither entirely imagined nor entirely real — rather, they have been shaped by exaggeration, political manipulation, andRead More
South Africa regain grip as Pakistan end day one at 259-5
LAHORE: South Africa regained their confidence by claiming five wickets, despite Pakistan steadily adding runs, as the hosts finished the opening day of the second Test at 259-5 in 91 overs on Monday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Resuming the final session at 177-3 in 62 overs, Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel continued Pakistan’s strong batting display, steadily adding runs with the skipper nearing his Test century. Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark in the 70th over. The pair contributed 45 runs for the fourth wicket before Keshav Maharaj struck, claimingRead More
ICCI hails digital shift for Pakistan’s key pharmaceutical sector
ISLAMABAD, OCT 20: /DNA/ – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) organized an awareness session on “Introducing Pre-Import Release Order for Clearance of Drugs” here on Monday. The session, led by the PSW team, focused on how the integration of the DRAP Clearance Gateway with the PSW platform is revolutionizing the import clearance process for pharmaceuticals. It provided detailed guidance to participants on the new workflow, emphasizing digital efficiency, transparency, and user convenience. Director DRAPRead More
IHC issues notices to authorities on CM Afridi’s plea
Court removes registrar’s objections and issues notices to Adiala jail superintendent, others on CM’s petition Whoever attacks Pakistan would receive strong response: CM Afridi DNA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday removed registrar office’s objections on a petition filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi seeking meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan in Adiala jail. IHC Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the plea and issued notices to the interior secretary, the Punjab Home Department secretary, the inspector general of police, and the superintendentRead More
Super Tax: Supreme Court adjourns hearing
ISLAMABAD, OCT 20 (DNA): The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Monday adjourned the hearing of multiple petitions challenging the imposition of super tax until Tuesday. A five-member bench headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan heard the case involving several corporate taxpayers, including major telecom companies. During the proceedings, counsel for various taxpaying companies, Abid Shaban, concluded his arguments. Shaban contended that the Senate’s role is limited to giving recommendations, while the authority to pass amendments rests with Parliament. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail observed that the Senate could make suggestions, but enactingRead More