Friday, May 8th, 2026
Interior ministry denies targeted deportations of Pakistanis from UAE
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 /DNA/ – Ministry of Interior has taken notice of speculative reporting in sections of media especially social media about targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from brotherly Islamic country of UAE. Having gone through the details and data it is necessary to state that all such reporting is malafide and part of vicious propaganda by vested interest. No country or sect specific deportations from any country including UAE are being carried out. Deportations if any are a routine process in line with the host country regulations and legalRead More
ICCI hails Court verdict against ‘deemed Income’ tax on properties
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sardar Tahir Mehmood has welcomed the landmark decision declaring Section 7-E of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 unconstitutional, stating that the move would provide a major relief to the real estate sector and restore investors’ confidence. Talking to visiting business community leaders belonging to the real estate sector here on Friday, he said that Section 7-E had empowered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to impose tax on “deemed income” from immovable properties even when property owners were not actuallyRead More
Iran establishes Persian Gulf Strait Authority
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) will approve ship transits, collect tolls, and position itself as the primary authority for passage through the narrow waterway DNA Tehran, May 8 — Iran has launched a new government agency to regulate shipping traffic and impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, even as it redirects a seized tanker and its foreign minister accuses the United States of undermining diplomatic efforts with military actions. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) will approve ship transits, collect tolls, and position itselfRead More
Pakistan embassy in Ankara commemorates first Marka-e-Haq anniversary
ANKARA, MAY 8 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with a dignified ceremony attended by Member Parliament Burhan Kayaturk, Rector Ankara Bilim University Prof. Dr. Yavuz Demir, President Geostrategic Foresight Institute Dr. Guray Alpar, Ambassador (R) Numan Hazar, representatives of Turkish foreign ministry, think tanks, academia, media and the Pakistani community. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Junaid paid tribute to the courage and professionalism demonstrated by Pakistan’s Armed Forces and the nation during Marka-e-Haq. He stated that Pakistan remained steadfastRead More
Sixteen Pakistani firms explore investment at SelectUSA Summit
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 /DNA/ – The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland welcomed the Pakistani delegation, as 16 business leaders joined global investors from May 3-6 to explore new markets and expand their international reach within the United States. Representing sectors from textiles and tech to food processing, consulting, and large-scale manufacturing, Pakistan’s delegation, led by Consul General Charles Goodman brought the full breadth of Pakistan’s private sector to the table. Each participant was selected through a competitive process led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, ensuring strong alignment withRead More
Atif Ikram Sheikh proposes special visa sticker for ECO member countries business community
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 /DNA/ – President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Economic Cooperation Organization Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO CCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh, while proposing a special visa sticker for the business community of ECO member countries, said that promoting mutual trade and economic relations among ECO member states is the need of the hour. The uncertainty in the Middle East is having deep effects on all countries, including Pakistan. The peace efforts of the Prime Minister, Field Marshal, and Foreign Minister will succeed,Read More