Monday, November 17th, 2025
Ambassador of Lebanon visits RCCI
ISLAMABAD, NOV 17 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Lebanon to Pakistan, Abdulaziz Issa, paid an official visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he held a detailed meeting with RCCI President Usman Shaukat. Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, and members of the Executive Committee were also present. During the meeting, both sides explored avenues to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, with a particular focus on enhancing trade, promoting tourism, and boosting business-to-business linkages. Key areas of discussion including, Diversification of bilateral trade,Read More
Envoys of four countries present credentials to President
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, NOV 17 /DNA/ – Four newly designated envoys presented their credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari at a ceremony held today at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Those who presented their credentials included Mr. Tim Kane, High Commissioner-designate of Australia; Mr. Munsoo Kurrimbaccus, High Commissioner-designate of Mauritius; Mrs. Maja Mortensen, Ambassador-designate of Denmark and Mr. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador-designate of the United Arab Emirates. Upon arrival at the Presidency, the envoys were presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces. TheRead More
ATC issues arrest warrants of CDA chief, commissioner Islamabad
RAWALPINDI, NOV 17 /DNA/ – During the hearing of the case related to the November protest registered at Sadiqabad Police Station in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi, the court took stern action against the continuous absence of accused Aleema Khanum by reissuing non-bailable warrants against her for the second time. The court also summoned Aleema Khanum’s property records from the Punjab Board of Revenue. According to the details, the report, which has been submitted in the court here on Monday, revealed that 338 kanals (42 acres approx) of land isRead More
IPS gathering hails Waqar Khan’s intellectual, spiritual contributions
ISLAMABAD, NOV 17 /DNA/ – Dr Waqar Masood Khan was remembered as a figure of unwavering integrity, intellectual depth, and faith-driven service, an economist and public official whose moral strength and clarity of thought guided national policymaking for decades. His colleagues, peers, and family members reflected on a life marked by humility, wisdom, and national commitment during a condolence reference held at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad. The reflections were shared by Khalid Rahman, chairman, IPS, Amb (r) Syed Abrar Hussain, vice chairman, IPS, Prof Dr Atiquzzafar Khan,Read More
Federal Constitutional Court suspends SHC ruling on Karachi Public Parks
ISLAMABAD, NOV 17 (APP/DNA): The Federal Constitutional Court has suspended a Sindh High Court’s ruling that barred the use of public parks in Karachi for commercial and sports-related activities. The order was issued while hearing an appeal filed by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) against the earlier judgment. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan took up the case on Monday. During the proceedings, KMC’s counsel argued that the matter pertained to the administrative and legal authority of the corporation. He informed the court that KMC, through aRead More
Pak Navy offers golden opportunities for youth to join as officers
SUKKUR, Nov 17 (APP/DNA): The Pakistan Navy Recruitment and Selection Center Sukkur on Monday has announced the Short Service Commission (SSC) Course 2026-A and M-Cadet Scheme (11th Batch) for young men and women from Sukkur Division. The registration deadline is November 23, 2025, for various specializations, including Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Management Sciences, Law, and more. Eligible candidates must be between 18 and 26 years old as of July 1, 2026. Interested candidates can visit www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk for online registration and contact the Pakistan Navy Recruitment and Selection Center Sukkur forRead More