Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
ISSI-PAIDAR celebrating Egypt’s Revolution Day
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Egypt’s Revolution Day. Ambassador Moin ul Haque, highlighted Egypt’s rich civilizational heritage and its pivotal role in the Arab, African, and Islamic worlds. He underscored the longstanding Pakistan–Egypt friendship, founded on shared history, mutual respect, and close cooperation, while emphasizing Egypt’s importance in Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa’ policy.. Dr. Ihab Abdelhamid Hassan describedRead More
Lavrov, FM Dar review bilateral ties at ASEAN Summit
MANILA, JUL 22 /DNA/ – On the sidelines of the ongoing ASEAN ministerial meetings in the Philippine capital, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a working meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The bilateral encounter, which took place amid a busy schedule of regional dialogues, provided the two senior officials with an opportunity to review the current state of Russia-Pakistan relations. According to a readout from the Russian delegation, the ministers discussed a range of topical bilateral issues, with an emphasis on strengthening politicalRead More
Government’s daily petrol price adjustment sparks nationwide criticism
The government’s recent decision to revise petrol prices daily has ignited a storm of criticism across Pakistan. Instead of stabilizing the economy or ensuring transparency, this policy has placed an unbearable burden on ordinary citizens, transporters, and businesses. The move is widely seen as impractical, unfair, Under the new mechanism, petroleum prices are adjusted every 24 hours. This means that consumers wake up each day uncertain about how much they will pay at the pump. For families already battling inflation, this unpredictability makes budgeting nearly impossible. Transporters, delivery services, andRead More
Chairman stresses computing education key for Pak’s digital future
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, organized the National Workshop on Quality Computing Education and Future Skills at HEC Secretariat, Islamabad. The workshop brought together distinguished policymakers, vice chancellors, academics, industry leaders, representatives of accreditation bodies, technology experts, and students to deliberate on enhancing the quality of computing education and equipping graduates with future-ready competencies aligned with national development priorities and the evolving demands of the global digital economy. Addressing the participants, Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman, HEC, underscored that the future of Pakistan’s digitalRead More
How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer’s economics
But the financial implications could prove even more significant. By making qualification easier for many of the game’s biggest nations, a 64-team tournament could reduce the commercial value of qualifying competitions while increasing the importance of FIFA’s own flagship event. DALLAS: The first 48-team World Cup has barely finished, but Gianni Infantino has already acknowledged the possibility that soccer’s biggest tournament could one day grow larger still, a move that could fundamentally alter the economics of the sport. Speaking to Swiss television during the tournament, the FIFA president said aRead More
US plans to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia
Trump administration to submit agreement to Congress but approval not needed for deal WASHINGTON: The United States plans to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that would give Riyadh a civilian nuclear programme, according to media reports, amid renewed fighting between the Gulf oil giant and Houthis in Yemen. Citing two unnamed US officials, the New York Times reported Tuesday the Trump administration plans to formally sign and announce the deal with the Saudis on Wednesday. President Donald Trump’s administration said the deal will provide billions of dollars for theRead More