Friday, January 30th, 2026
Islamabad Chamber hosts diplomats to boost trade, investment
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) organized a Roundtable Conference of Senior Diplomats and Commercial Counsellors, aimed at strengthening economic diplomacy and enhancing trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and the international business community. Addressing the forum, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood highlighted Pakistan’s vast trade and investment potential by projecting an increasingly business-friendly environment driven by economic reforms, improved ease of doing business, and strong private-sector participation. He stated that Pakistan, and Islamabad in particular, offers a secure and attractive ecosystem for foreign investors,Read More
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
British trade department minister Chris Bryant says Trump is “wrong” to say what the UK is doing is dangerous WASHINGTON, JAN 30: US President Donald Trump said it was dangerous for Britain to be getting into business with Beijing, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded the economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there on Friday. As Western leaders reel from Trump’s unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China. In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a “moreRead More
President Ilham Aliyev accepts credentials from New Greek Ambassador
BAKU, JAN 30: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Maria K. Papakonstantinou, the incoming Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, on January 30.
41 India-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: As many as 41 Indian-backed militants were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday, as the army vowed to crush the menace of terrorism. In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the terrorists — belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khwarij and Fitna al-Hindustan — were killed on January 29 during intelligence-based operations (IBO). Providing details, the ISPR said that one IBO was conducted on the outskirts of Harnai District on the reported presence of Fitna al-Khwarij. During the conductRead More
PM Shehbaz announces Rs4.4 per unit cut in power tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced an Rs4.4 per unit reduction in electricity tariffs for industries, along with an Rs9 cut in wheeling charges, to support the business fraternity. He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held in honour of the country’s eminent businessmen and exporters in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers, leading businessmen, entrepreneurs and exporters also attended the ceremony. At the ceremony, awards were distributed among exporters who made a significant contribution to the national economy, and the primeRead More
Japan funds clean water projects in Punjab
Japan Funded for the Installation of Seven Water Filtration Plants in District Faisalabad, Punjab ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, inaugurated a project for the installation of water filtration plants in seven communities of District Faisalabad, Punjab on Thursday. The project was implemented by Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, a non-governmental organization which has over three decades of experience in humanitarian and development work across Pakistan. The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects(GGP) Program, provided financial assistance of 70,201 USDRead More