Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
ICCI chief welcomes cut in hotel FAR charges
ISLAMABAD, FEB 24 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has welcomed the federal government’s decision to substantially reduce Floor Area Ratio (FAR) charges for hotel developments in the capital, describing it as a “business-friendly and confidence-enhancing” initiative poised to accelerate stalled projects and attract further investment. In a statement issued Tuesday, he emphasized that while the FAR relief for hotels is a timely and positive step, it is equally crucial that the government extend similar incentives to commercial buildings. “Both sectorsRead More
On 4th anniversary of Russian invasion, envoy says Ukrainians defending Germany, Europe’s freedom
ISLAMABAD, FEB 24: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has said that Ukrainians are defending the freedom not only of Germany but also of the entire of Europe. In her message on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, the ambassador said that four years ago, on February 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked and full-scale invasion against Ukraine, which was a blatant violation of international law. “Even four years later, Ukraine’s military and people are continuing their resistance against the invaders,” she said. “Ukraine’s brave soldiers and citizens areRead More
Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, four dead
TEHRAN, FEB 24: An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot, and two merchants, state media reported. The helicopter came down in the city of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the reports added. The pilot, co-pilot, and two fruit vendors on the ground were killed, the official IRNA news agency said, attributing the crash to “a technical malfunction”. Sanctions-hit Iran has suffered several air disasters in recent years, with officials complainingRead More
Pakistan–Iran Relations: An Enduring Partnership in a Changing Region
ISLAMABAD, FEB 24 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), under its Ambassador’s Platform, organized a public talk titled “Pakistan–Iran Relations: An Enduring Partnership in a Changing Region.” H.E. Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, Board of Governors, ISSI and Dr. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA spoke on the occasion. The distinguished speaker, H.E. Reza Amiri-Moghaddam while stating his views said that the two neighboring countries share a long commonRead More
Pakistan seeks deeper economic integration with ECO partners
KARACHI, FEB 24 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI & President of the Economic Cooperation Organization’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECO-CCI), has apprised that following recent high-level visits of the leadership of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Pakistan – which emphasized strengthening economic and trade cooperation – he has initiated steps to enhance private-sector collaboration among ECO member states. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh has invited the national chambers of commerce and industry of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to convene bilateral Joint Business Council meetings with FPCCI to promote trade andRead More
Pakistan to take on England in crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights clash
COLOMBO: Pakistan are set to take on England in their second Super Eight T20 World Cup 2026 match on today, with the fixture holding the possibility to define the trajectory of their semi-final ambitions. After a frustrating washout against New Zealand at the Premadasa Stadium, The News reported on Tuesday, Pakistan return to action with renewed intensity, knowing that every over from here carries the weight of destiny. The abandoned fixture denied them crucial momentum, but it has also sharpened their focus for what promises to be a gripping battleRead More