Saturday, April 18th, 2026
PIDE Warns: Gulf instability becomes Pakistan’s inflation
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has issued a new Policy Viewpoint by Dr. Ahmad Fraz, Associate Professor of Finance, titled “From the Strait of Hormuz to the PSX: What the Iran-Israel War Reveals About Pakistan’s Economic Vulnerability.” The study highlights that the Iran–Israel conflict is not a distant geopolitical development for Pakistan. It is already being reflected in the country’s economy through oil markets, inflation expectations, and movements in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The viewpoint argues that Pakistan’s exposure extends beyond rising oil prices andRead More
ICCI president welcomes FBR’s revised property valuation in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has welcomed the recent initiative of the Federal Board of Revenue to revise the valuation of residential and commercial immovable properties in Islamabad, terming it a positive and business-friendly step. In a statement issued here, he said that the notification S.R.O. 644(I)/2026 dated April 16, 2026 reflects a pragmatic approach by the FBR to rationalize property valuations in line with prevailing market conditions. He noted that the downward adjustment in property values would help reduceRead More
The Commander Who Stepped into the Flames
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Man holds nothing dearer in this world than his own life. For its safety he will pass through every danger and endure every trial, knowing that life is granted by Allah but once, a sacred trust to be guarded with all the vigilance a mortal heart can muster. Yet there exist a few lion-hearted souls who, setting aside all thought of self-preservation, step forward not merely for their own sake or even their homeland, but for the sake of their neighbours and the wider brotherhood ofRead More
Book on North Korea by Amb. Hasan Habib launched at IoBM
KARACHI, APR 18 /DNA/ – The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) hosted the launch of “North Korea: Never Ending Tragedy”, authored by Ambassador Syed Hasan Habib, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Ambassador Syed Hasan Habib, a former Ambassador of Pakistan to North Korea, is currently serving as a Senior Fellow at IoBM. The event was attended by IoBM’s senior leadership, including President, Mr. Talib Karim; Rector, Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, along with faculty members, management, and students. Representatives from the Thai Consulate and Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations wereRead More
Azerbaijani envoy opens investment exhibition in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 18: /DNA/ – Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, officially inaugurated an investment exhibition in the federal capital on Saturday, highlighting the growing economic partnership between the two brotherly nations. The event, held at a local hotel in Islamabad, drew a large number of Pakistani businessmen, investors, and government officials. During the inauguration, the ambassador cut the ceremonial ribbon and toured the exhibition stalls, which showcased key sectors of Azerbaijan’s economy, including energy, agriculture, tourism, logistics, and information technology. Interacting closely with visitors, Ambassador Farhadov briefed themRead More