Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
Historic achievement: PEMRA Awards FM Radio Licence to ICCI
ICCI committed to adopt modern communication tools to better serve business community: SardarTahir Mehmood ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – In a major milestone for Pakistan’s business community, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has been granted an FM Radio Licence by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), paving the way for the country’s premier business chamber to launch its own radio platform dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, investment, economic awareness, and ease of doing business. The Licence was formally presented to ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood by ChairpersonRead More
Ignore distractions, focus on illicit trade fight: Umeed-e-Sehar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Umeed-e-Sehar has expressed concern over recent discussions in the Senate that sought to question the government’s tobacco policy, warning that misleading narratives risk diverting attention from Pakistan’s real challenge – the country’s growing illicit economy. The organization said that these arguments have surfaced at a time when the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly intensified enforcement against illicit trade, raising concerns that vested interests are attempting to undermine the government’s crackdown on illegal businesses. The organization noted that while public debate is an importantRead More
Marri criticizes KP government’s rain preparedness
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Central Spokesperson Shazia Marri on Wednesday criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over its handling of the aftermath of recent heavy rains, calling for immediate relief and compensation for affected families. In a statement, Marri said the recent rainfall had exposed shortcomings in the province’s infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems and other civic facilities, causing hardship for residents. She said despite being in power for an extended period, the provincial government had failed to improve basic public infrastructure and services, blaming the PakistanRead More
Pakistan, Iran agree to expand rail connectivity, trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said on Wednesday that Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding railway cooperation and enhancing regional connectivity. During a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Hanif Abbasi welcomed him to Pakistan and said the visit was an important step towards further deepening the longstanding brotherly ties between the two neighbouring countries. Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, also attended the meeting, said a news release. The minister paid tribute to the resilience,Read More
Islamabad, Dhaka welcome direct flights
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday met Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Khalilur Rehman, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. During the meeting, they reviewed the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Bangladesh relations and the renewed impetus provided by the Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to Bangladesh last year. They also reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties. The two sides welcomed growing engagementRead More
Petrol pumps to shut nationwide for 24 hours as dealers strike over daily pricing
KARACHI: The Petroleum Dealers Association announced on Wednesday that petrol pumps across the country would remain closed for 24 hours starting Thursday morning at 6am until Friday 6am, in protest against the government’s policy of revising petroleum product prices on a daily basis. Addressing a press conference, association representative Malik Khuda Bakhsh said the daily price fluctuation mechanism was unacceptable and that consultations had been held with a committee following an OGRA meeting earlier in the day. “We are going on strike tomorrow for 24 hours,” he said. The OilRead More