Friday, January 23rd, 2026
CDA, UN discuss carbon credits for Islamabad green projects
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held a meeting with United Nations Senior Coordination Officer for Climate and Environment and UNEP Focal Point, Alex Forbes, on Friday. The meeting was attended by CDA Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, Director General Resource and other senior officers. The meeting discussed measures for environmental protection and the acquisition of carbon credits in the Federal Capital Islamabad. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that CDA is following aRead More
Aga Khan University partners with federal government to upgrade national museum of Pakistan and safeguard heritage
KARACHI, JAN 23 /DNA/ – The Aga Khan University (AKU) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of National Heritage and Culture to upgrade the National Museum of Pakistan. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at the AKU campus in Karachi. The event was witnessed by Mr Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Honourable Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture and alongside senior leadership from AKU and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and other stakeholders. “Our cultural heritage is theRead More
MSME’s crucial for economic growth: ICCI President
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has emphasized that achieving sustainable economic growth is directly linked to the strengthening of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which he described as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Talking to a representative delegation of industrial sector here on Friday, the ICCI President said that MSMEs play a pivotal role in employment generation, poverty reduction, export growth, and innovation, and are indispensable for achieving a sustainable GDP growth rate of 6–7 perRead More
A woman’s desperate cry for justice in Sargodha
In the quiet city of Sargodha, Punjab, a harrowing tale unfolded that exposes the rotten underbelly of Pakistan’s law enforcement system. A woman, driven to the brink by relentless police highhandedness, ended her life in a gruesome act of despair. Before consuming poison that led to her agonizing death, she recorded a video message—a final testament to her suffering. In the grainy footage, shared widely on social media, she tearfully alleged that local police demanded 5 tola of gold and 2.5 million rupees in cash to pursue justice in herRead More
US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks
MOSCOW, JAN 23: Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Ukraine war, just as Kyiv announced it had agreed on post-war security guarantees with Washington. Diplomatic efforts to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent months, though both Moscow and Kyiv remain at odds over the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement. Talks concluded after stretching past the three-hour mark, the Kremlin said in aRead More
Ministry of Information Assures Resolution of Journalists’ Pending Plot Allotments
DNA Islamabad – The Ministry of Information has assured working journalists in the twin cities that the long-pending issue of residential plot allotments will soon be resolved. Starting Monday, the scrutiny committee will hold meetings on a daily basis to expedite the process. The ministry has also sought necessary records from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ensure that journalists who have already received plots or flats in the past do not qualify for fresh allotments. A detailed meeting was held at the Ministry of Information with Federal Secretary Information,Read More