Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
PM says upcoming budget to provide public relief
ISLAMABAD, 03 JUN (DNA) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the upcoming FY2026-27 federal budget would include measures aimed at providing relief to the public while advancing the government’s export-led growth agenda. He said the government was pursuing an export-led growth strategy, which was the central pillar of the economic policy. Talking to the leading industrialists and prominent business leaders at the PM House, the prime minister underscored that measures were being taken to bring the informal economy into the tax net. Welcoming the business leaders, the primeRead More
Pakistan-Turkiye trade holds vast untapped potential: Turkish Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, 03 JUN (DNA) — Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, has emphasized the need for Pakistan and Türkiye to capitalize on the immense untapped potential in bilateral trade and investment, stating that the strong political, cultural, and historical bonds between the two brotherly countries should be translated into deeper economic cooperation. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by its President Sardar Tahir Mehmood, which visited the Turkish Embassy to discuss avenues for promoting trade, investment,Read More
Chinese diplomat urges academic ties with Pakistan at NUML
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3 /DNA/ – The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) hosted Mr. Wang Shengjie, Political and Press Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, for an interactive session with students and faculty aimed at strengthening academic and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and China. Mr. Wang was received by Rector NUML, Major General (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani, who presented him with a souvenir. The session was organized by Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Riaz Shad. Addressing the participants, Mr. Wang highlighted the enduring Pakistan-China friendship and emphasizedRead More
Rs. 51 billion annual revenue potential from cigarette tax
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3 (DNA): The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has highlighted the public health and fiscal implications of cigarette, estimating that it could generate Rs. 51 billion in additional revenue while lowering tobacco consumption and associated costs. Dr. Khalil Ahmad, Program Manager at SPARC, highlighted the need for strengthened tobacco taxation in the context of Pakistan’s public health and fiscal challenges. He added that international evidence shows tobacco taxation is commonly associated with reduced tobacco use. Such measures may contribute to increased revenueRead More
France committed to gender equality, climate diplomacy: envoy
In Pakistan, the French Development Agency (AFD) has supported more than 40 projects since 2006, worth over 1.5 billion euros, with a strong focus on gender and climate co-benefits ISLAMABAD, JUN 3 /DNA/ – The French Embassy in Pakistan in collaboration with its partners such as UNDP, UN Women, hosted the 4th edition of the Gender and Climate Award ceremony. The event was presided over by H.E. Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, in the presence of Senator Sherry Rehman, Chair of the Senate Climate Committee, senior officials, representativesRead More
Ethiopia Voted: The historic election marks a major step in Ethiopia’s political maturity
By Ambassador Jemal Beker (PhD) Ethiopia, as a nation with a remarkable centuries-old history, diverse civilizations, and an unyielding legacy of independence, has achieved a critical milestone in political maturity. While my country’s formal engagement with modern democratic systems is relatively recent, the progress forged over the past four decades demonstrates a steadfast commitment to institutional evolution. By moving past deep-seated historical challenges, we have successfully institutionalized a system that respects the voice of its citizens, proving that its democratic trajectory is both resilient and irreversible. Historically, one of theRead More