Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Pakistan to send cultural troupe to Jordan for 40th Jerash Festival: Khichi
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (DNA): Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy and international cultural engagement. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Pakistan Dr. Maen Khreasat, who called on him at his office in Islamabad to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Jordan. During the meeting, the ambassador formally extended an invitation on behalf of Jordan’s Ministry of Culture to the minister forRead More
PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces’ sacrifices, professionalism in Quetta
QUETTA, MAY 19 /DNA/ – The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif auded the professionalism, operational preparedness, and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring peace and stability. He paid rich tribute to the Shuhada and the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces in defence of the motherland. Referring to Marka-e-Haq, Prime Minister paid tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces historic victory under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. He highlighted Pakistan’s responsible conduct and escalation control against India’s unprovoked hubristic aggression, stating that Pakistan’sRead More
Government of Pakistan invites expressions of interest for privatisation of FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan, through the Privatisation Commission, has formally invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local and international investors for the privatisation of three major electricity distribution companies (DISCOs): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). The transaction offers investors the opportunity to acquire between 51% and 100% shareholding together with management control in each of the three distribution companies. The initiative forms part of the Government’s broader economic reform agenda aimed at improving efficiency,Read More
Atif Ikram Sheikh addresses ECO-CCI meeting on connectivity
KARACHI, MAY 19 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Economic Cooperation Organization Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO-CCI), has said that the member states of ECO region have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional economic cooperation, transport connectivity, trade facilitation, tourism promotion, industrial collaboration, SME development and women entrepreneurship. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed these views while addressing the meeting of Specialized Committees of ECO-CCI – which was chaired by the Secretary General of ECO-CCI and attended byRead More
Pakistan hockey enters recovery phase under new management
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 (DNA): Pakistan hockey is showing strong signs of revival and institutional recovery following sweeping reforms introduced by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) under the guidance of the Government of Pakistan and Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is also Patron-in-Chief of the federation. In a press release issued by the PHF Media Cell, the federation highlighted several landmark achievements recorded in recent months. Among the most notable milestones was the successful staging of the National Under-18 Hockey Tournament in Islamabad after a prolonged hiatus. The championship drew 15Read More
ECC approves key TSGs, PNSC restructuring, and gemstone policy
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 /DNA/ – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The ECC approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training for allocation of Rs. 3,915.24 million through Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) for the Prime Minister Youth Skill Development Programme through NAVTTC and establishment of Danish Schools in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan. The ECC further approved two summaries submitted byRead More