Monday, July 20th, 2026
Kazakhstan envoy highlights new era of bilateral relations
Ambassador Kistafin stressed that a rail and road network is a must to unlock the real potential of bilateral and regional connectivity, which would also spur broader development across Central and South Asia Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, 20 JUL /DNA/ – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin, addressing a press conference, underscored that security, connectivity, and stability are essential pillars for strengthening Pakistan–Kazakhstan relations. He announced that a direct flight between the two countries will commence later this year or next year, a move expected to boost business ties,Read More
The Road to EIGHTEEN Just Got Better
Direct Entry and Exit from M-1/M-2 Link Road Now Open, Enhancing Connectivity to EIGHTEEN ISLAMABAD, JUL 20 /DNA/ – EIGHTEEN, Pakistan’s premier lifestyle destination, has inaugurated its direct entry and exit connection from the M-1/M-2 Link Road, marking a significant infrastructure milestone that enhances accessibility, connectivity and convenience for residents, visitors and the wider community. The newly operational access will significantly enhance accessibility to EIGHTEEN, providing a more convenient and efficient access point for residents, visitors and guests. This important infrastructure milestone further supports the continued development of EIGHTEEN asRead More
Mediators push ceasefire amid escalating Iran–US conflict
DNA Islamabad, 20 Jul — A senior official revealed today that international mediators have proposed a 10‑day ceasefire aimed at reviving the stalled Iran–US interim deal. The development comes as tensions spiral, with the United States carrying out strikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive day and Tehran reporting that two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz had “exploded” under mysterious circumstances. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared that the country is now in a “full‑scale war” with the United States, underscoring the gravity of the confrontation. His statement followedRead More
Pakistan, Kazakhstan join hands to promote Qazaq Kuresi
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD, JUL 20 /DNA/ – Pakistan took a major step towards promoting the traditional sport of Qazaq Kuresi as the Pakistan Qazaq Kuresi Federation (PQKF), in collaboration with the Qazaq Kuresi Association of Kazakhstan, launched the International Qazaq Kuresi Coaching and Athlete Development Programme at the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. The seven-day programme was inaugurated by Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin. The opening ceremony was attended by Colonel Nabeel Ahmed Rana, Deputy Director of the Army Fitness and Sports Directorate, Major Naveed Afzal, Secretary General ofRead More
KKAWF holds roundtable on state of drugs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 20 /DNA/ – Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation in partnership with Serena Hotel brought together key Pakistan stakeholders along with visiting dignatories from the Turkish Green Crescent Society, Istanbul, for a roundtable discussion focused on the state of drug use in Pakistan: issues, challenges and response. KKAWF CEO, Cristina von Sperling Afridi welcoming the participants highlighted that Prevention starts with all of us. that despite worldwide recognition and seizures, global drug use has reached record high with an estimated 331 million people having used drugs in 2024, equivalentRead More
ICCI hosts seminar to unlock untapped Pakistan-Netherlands trade potential
ISLAMABAD, JUL 20 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a seminar titled “Enhancing Bilateral Trade between Pakistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands”, where business leaders and entrepreneurs emphasized the need to unlock the vast untapped potential of bilateral trade and investment by strengthening collaboration in innovation, value addition, technology transfer and sustainable economic development. Welcoming the participants, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood observed the Netherlands, as one of Europe’s leading hubs for trade, logistics, agriculture, innovation, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, offers immense opportunitiesRead More