Monday, April 6th, 2026
FPCCI vows close FBR collaboration for trade-friendly Pakistan
KARACHI, APR 6 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has apprised that a high-profile, consultative and interactive meeting with Syed Shakil Shah, Member Customs (Operations), has discussed the most significant and prevailing issues pertaining to the customs department – while appreciating implementation of the faceless system; pre-arrival clearance and other digitalization measures. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh added that the session – held both in-person and via virtual link across Pakistan – was aimed to discuss matters of mutual interest; presentingRead More
Minister reviews digital overhaul plan for Pakistan Railways
ISLAMABAD, Apr 06: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday chaired a meeting to review a wide-ranging digital transformation plan for Pakistan Railways, including real-time tracking of locomotives and assets, smart surveillance and passenger-focused services. Senior officials of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), including its chief technical officer and chief operating officer, briefed the minister on progress under the Railways Advanced Infrastructure Network (RAIN) Phase-I — a key component of the department’s modernisation drive. Officials said a locomotive tracking system comprising around 700 devices was being introduced toRead More
ICCI chief calls for broad-based economic reforms
ISLAMABAD, APR 6 /DNA/ – Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has emphasized that while Pakistan has firmly established its strategic strength as a nuclear power, the nation must now demonstrate an equal resolve in building a resilient, self-reliant economy. Addressing a delegation of visiting businessmen at the Chamber House on Monday, he stated that a strong defence framework remains indispensable for national security; however, long-term sovereignty and prosperity are ultimately anchored in economic stability and sustainability. He emphasized the urgent need forRead More
Parliament in the Grip of Inflation
Zaryab Zaib After weeks of drift and public unease over rising prices, the resumption of proceedings in the National Assembly of Pakistan on April 6 signals a return to formal politics. Yet the chamber the government has reconvened is not the one it last left behind. Inflation has hardened public attitudes, coalition arithmetic has grown more delicate, and the opposition particularly factions aligned with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf appears intent on using the floor of the House as much as the street to press its case. The immediate test will be whetherRead More
HEC conducts first-ever national skill competency test in 112 Cities
ISLAMABAD, APR 6 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has successfully conducted National Skill Competency Test (NSCT) nationwide for the students enrolled in the 7th and 8th semesters of computing programmes. The test, held across 165 centres in 112 cities, marked a major step towards strengthening skills assessment and opportunities for students across Pakistan. Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja, along with the Federal Secretary IT, visited the Virtual University Control Centre in Islamabad, where they were briefed by HEC on the overall progress. Live monitoring of centres was observed, reflecting theRead More
‘Islamabad accord’: Iran, US ‘receive plan’ to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, APR 6: Iran and the United States have received a Pakistan-formulated plan to end hostilities that could come into effect soon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the US overnight, the source said, outlining a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement. “All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said, adding the initial understanding would be structured asRead More