Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Equipping youth with digital skills top priority
ISLAMABAD, 15 JULY (DNA) — Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Wednesday said equipping Pakistani youth with world-class digital skills is the government’s top priority. In her message on World Youth Skills Day, she said women’s active participation in the digital economy is essential to transforming Pakistan’s future. “We are providing women with excellent work-from-home opportunities in the IT sector and freelancing,” she said. The minister said it is the Prime Minister’s vision that every young person should have access to quality education and excelRead More
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
MOSCOW, JUL 15: Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine’s allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would view it as a threat and a legitimate military target. Western allies in the pro-Ukraine “coalition of the willing” met in Paris this week and reaffirmed their intention to deploy such a force after a cessation of hostilities, in order to reassure Ukraine and help it to regenerate its forces. They also said that exercises would take placeRead More
No entry to Pakistan on expired Nicop under new travel rules
LONDON: Pakistan has clarified that overseas Pakistanis travelling on foreign passports will continue to be allowed entry on a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop), but passengers whose Nicop has expired or is invalid must obtain a Pakistani visa before travelling. A government spokesperson told Geo News that reports suggesting all British passport holders would be barred from entering Pakistan on the basis of Nicop were incorrect and misleading. The spokesperson said the instructions apply to passengers travelling from all countries, including Britain, the United States, European countriesRead More
First Lady praises Indonesian envoy for investment forum success
KARACHI, JUL 15 /DNA/ – Asifa Bhutto Zardari, Honorable First Lady of Pakistan, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, who called on her at Bilawal House, Karachi, today. The Ambassador was accompanied by his spouse. Welcoming the Ambassador and his spouse to Karachi, the First Lady congratulated him on the successful organisation of the Pakistan-Indonesia Investment Forum in Karachi and appreciated his efforts to further strengthen bilateral economic engagement. The First Lady observed that Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy longstanding andRead More
Pakistan, ADB sign agreement for Islamabad Airport outsourcing
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed the Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) under which ADB will serve as the Financial Advisor for the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport.The Agreement was signed by Ms. Emma Fan, Country Director, Asian Development Bank, Pakistan Resident Mission, and Mr. Shahid Dayo, Director General, Privatisation Commission, on behalf of their respective organizations. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman Privatisation Commission, Mr. Muhammad Ali; Secretary,Read More
Ahsan Iqbal, RCCI head engage NYU diaspora dialogue
RAWALPINDI, JUL 15: /DNA/ – President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat, participated in a high-level interactive session at New York University (NYU) alongside Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. The event brought together students, distinguished academics, professionals, and members of the Pakistani diaspora for an engaging dialogue on Pakistan’s development vision, higher education, innovation, and the vital role of youth in driving sustainable economic growth. Participants exchanged ideas on strengthening academic excellence, fostering researchRead More