Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Kazakh, Uzbek Presidents’ visits to open new trade avenues: ICCI President
ISLAMABAD, FEB 2 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has emphasized the need to further strengthen Pakistan’s economic, trade and connectivity relations with regional countries, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, terming the upcoming visits of their Presidents to Islamabad as highly significant and timely. He said that the arrival of the President of Kazakhstan on February 3 and President of Uzbekistan on February 5 reflects growing mutual trust and shared commitment to regional cooperation, economic integration and sustainable development. These high-level engagements,Read More
Tarar chairs review meeting on electronic media directorate projects
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (DNA): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar chaired a review meeting on projects being undertaken by the Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP). The minister was briefed on the progress of the Central Monitoring Project and the establishment of the National Centre of Films (NCF). Officials informed the meeting that the Central Monitoring Project, launched in January 2023, is scheduled for completion by June 2026, with its scope being expanded and technology upgraded. Tarar emphasized the timely completion of the project, noting that theRead More
British envoy hails “Brain Gain” as Pakistani scholars return home
ISLAMABAD, FEB 2 /DNA/ – The British High Commission Pakistan hosted a warm and celebratory Welcome Home Reception for the 2024/25 Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars, marking their successful completion of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. This year, 83 scholars returned to Pakistan after completing prestigious UK government-funded awards. This included 42 Chevening Scholars and 41 Commonwealth Scholars, comprising 19 Master’s scholars, 15 PhD scholars, and 14 Split-Site PhD scholars. The event recognised their academic achievements, global exposure, and leadership potential, while also celebrating their reintegration into Pakistan’s growing alumni community. The reception brought together returningRead More
COAS Asim Munir, Libyan PM and Commander-in-Chief meet at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, FEB 2 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, along with H.E. Dr. Osama Saad Hammad, Prime Minister of the Government of Libya, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on security dynamics in respective regions and professional cooperation. The discussion underscored the importance of continued engagement and collaboration between the Armed Forces of Pakistan andRead More
CDA Chairman reviews successful e-stamp paper implementation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 2 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited the E-Stamp Center located in the F-8 Markaz on Monday. CDA Member Admin Talat Mahmood, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon and other relevant officers were also present on the occasion. Chief Commissioner Islamabad and CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa reviewed the successful implementation process of E-Stamp Papers in Islamabad, which aligns with modern requirements and replaces traditional stamp papers. Relevant officers briefed the Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman CDA in detailRead More