Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Pakistan, Azerbaijan to finalize $2 billion investment mechanism
ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation with H.E. Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan @MikayilJabbarov to discuss realization of Azerbaijani investment of US$ 2 Billion in Pakistan. The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the state of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance them further. DPM/FM underscored the importance of high-level engagements in strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan cooperation in areas of mutual interest. It was agreed to finalize a mechanism in this regard allowing the Azerbaijani investments in theRead More
Three Pakistan Navy Rear Admirals promoted to Vice Admiral rank
KARACHI, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Rear Admiral Syed Ahmed Salman and Rear Admiral Faisal Amin of Pakistan Navy have been promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. Vice Admiral Abdul Munib was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1992. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, National Defence University Islamabad and qualified Naval War College Command Course from USA. The Admiral has an illustrious naval career covering vast experience of various Command and Staff appointments including Commanding Officer ofRead More
Chief Minister launches online open courts for redress public complaints
PESHAWAR, Jan 02 (APP/DNA): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has launched a series of online open courts under the initiative titled “Your Chief Minister with You” to ensure direct and prompt redress of citizens’ complaints. According to an official statement issued on Friday, the first online open court was held for Bajaur district under the chairmanship of the chief minister. During the session, the chief minister personally listened to public grievances and issued clear and immediate instructions to the concerned authorities on several complaints. The chief minister directedRead More
Deputy PM lauds Khaleda Zia’s public service, lasting legacy
ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed profound sorrow today upon learning of the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In an official message of condolence, Senator Dar conveyed the deepest sympathies of the people and Government of Pakistan to the Government and people of Bangladesh, and to Begum Zia’s family and political supporters. “Begum Khaleda Zia devoted her life to public service and to the welfare ofRead More
Minister inaugurates advanced crop speed breeding facilities at NARC
ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Friday inaugurated multiple state-of-the-art research facilities at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad. The newly inaugurated facilities include the National Wheat Speed Breeding Facility, Pulses Speed Breeding Facility, and an Intelligent & IoT-based Smart Greenhouse. These modern facilities aim to significantly reduce the time required for crop variety development from 10 years to nearly 5 years. By providing controlled environments and advanced technologies, the speed breeding facilities will enable researchers to harvestRead More
Ambreen Jan to become new PEMRA chairman
ISLAMABAD, JAN 2 /DNA/ – Former Information Secretary Ambreen Jan is poised to take charge as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The committee responsible for appointing the PEMRA chief convened on Friday and unanimously nominated her for the position. According to sources, PTI Senator Ali Zafar did not attend the meeting. However, Senator Sarmad Ali and MNA Shahbaz Babar both endorsed Ambreen Jan’s nomination, paving the way for her appointment. The decision reflects a rare consensus across the committee, underscoring confidence in her professionalRead More