KARACHI, DEC 3 /DNA/ – The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), and Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) have expressed their concern over the remarks reportedly made by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court regarding print and electronic media and government advertisements being released to newspapers and television channels. The comments, suggesting that newspapers were “dummies” and that public funds were being “doled out” to the print and electronic media, have caused deep disappointment across the media fraternity. The joint organizations clarified thatRead More

PESHAWAR, Dec 03 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced major decisions to strengthen police security, enforce zero tolerance for corruption, end political interference in official matters, and introduce a special welfare policy for families of martyred civil servants. Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi also declared the supply of bulletproof vehicles, modern weapons and anti-drone systems to police on an emergency basis, along with the introduction of a public open-door policy and performance-based evaluation of government officers. He announced several key decisions during the joint Darbar of police and civil officersRead More

BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the current global landscape is undergoing profound transformation, with Central Asia and South Asia emerging as core engines driving global economic growth. Addressing the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, he highlighted successful Pakistan-China projects and called for deeper cooperation on industry, people-to-people exchange, and agriculture and technology. In his opening remarks, Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said that CAREC cooperation has made significantRead More

RAWALPINDI, DEC 3 /DNA/ – General Shaikh Mohammad Bin ISA Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to further enhance existing military-to-military ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The visiting dignitary appreciated the professionalism of Pakistan Army and acknowledged its role in regional peace and stability. COASRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 3 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa, met with British Deputy High Commissioner Matt Cannell at the CDA Headquarters. The meeting was attended by Member Administration Talat Mahmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch along with other officers. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa welcomed the British Deputy High Commissioner to the CDA Headquarters. During the meeting, a commitment was expressed to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation with the United Kingdom. The meeting involved a detailed exchange of viewsRead More

Rawalpindi, DEC 3 /DNA/ – Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Saud Al-Johani, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and brotherly relations between the Armed Forces of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. COAS expressed satisfaction on robust defence collaboration between the twoRead More