Saturday, July 25th, 2026
D-8, African nations boost agricultural cooperation
ISTANBUL, JUL 25 /DNA/ – A high-level meeting was held today to discuss the strengthening of agricultural cooperation between the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation and African nations. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Secretary General of the D-8, met with a visiting delegation to exchange views on enhancing collaboration in the agri-food sector, with the discussion highlighting the critical need for sustainable agricultural development to feed a combined population of over 1.3 billion people across the D-8 Member States. The D-8 recognizes agriculture and food security as strategic priorities for economic growthRead More
Security Forces foil terror attack in South Waziristan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 25 /DNA/ – A cowardly terrorist attack was attempted on Security Forces Check Post in South Waziristan District by khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored, Fitna Al Khwarij. Same was successfully foiled killing all four khwarij including a suicide bomber and destroying an explosive laden vehicle. The khwarij sought to breach the check post security; however, their nefarious designs were checked and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of security forces. The attackers explosive-laden vehicle was successfully engaged and destroyed outside the perimeters of post killing one suicideRead More
Aurangzeb launches FBR Training Programme to boost tax system
LAHORE, JUL 25 (DNA): Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is taking vigorous steps to strengthen the country’s financial system through fundamental reforms in the tax system, increasing the efficiency of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), promoting a cashless economy and using modern technology. The government aims to create convenience for the public, restore the confidence of taxpayers and establish a transparent system that can become the basis for Pakistan’s sustainable economic development. He expressed theseRead More
IIRIS, Indonesian Embassy, and Mardan University host connectivity seminar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 25 /DNA/ – The International Institute for Regional and International Studies (IIRIS), in collaboration with the Indonesian Corner, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Islamabad, and Women University Mardan, successfully organized an international seminar titled “Reviving the Silk Road to Connect ASEAN and Pakistan: Unlocking Trade, Tourism, and Investment Potential.” The seminar brought together diplomats, parliamentarians, academics, researchers, students, and policy experts to explore new avenues for strengthening Pakistan–ASEAN relations through enhanced economic cooperation, tourism, regional connectivity, and educational collaboration. The event commenced with welcome remarks by Mr.Read More
First Test: West Indies win toss, elect to bat first against Pakistan
TAROUBA, JUL 25: West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Saturday. Playing XIsPakistan: Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas. West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Janhoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (c), Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales. Pakistan and West Indies have comeRead More
Centre vows ‘every possible support’ for Balochistan against terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JUL 25: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday affirmed that the federal government would continue extending every possible support to ensure sustainable peace in Balochistan, terming a coordinated operational approach “indispensable” in the fight against terrorism. The security czar made the remarks while co-chairing a high-level meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in Quetta to review the province’s law and order situation. During the meeting, the two officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security and ensuring lasting peace across the province. The meeting comes as security operations areRead More