Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
IMF demand for fuel levy to deeper poverty in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 7 /DNA/ – Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Tuesday that pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to immediately withdraw fuel price support could deepen poverty and fuel public unrest in Pakistan. He said millions of farmers, transporters, and low-income households depend on affordable diesel to sustain their livelihoods, and removing the subsidy at a time of severe energy shocks would place an unbearable burden on struggling segments of society. The IMF has expressed concernRead More
Embassy of Romania marks one year of Opera in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 7 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan proudly celebrates one year since the launch of the first opera course in the history of Pakistan, a landmark cultural initiative carried out in partnership with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts in Islamabad. Launched in April 2025, the program represents a pioneering effort to introduce and promote the art of opera in Pakistan. The courses are held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday, under the guidance of Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă. This initiative aims to foster cultural dialogueRead More