Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Pakistan-US trade volume could double to $20bn by 2031: DPM Dar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed confidence that Pakistan and the United States have the potential to double bilateral trade to $20 billion over the next five years through enhanced economic cooperation and increased investment. He made the remarks while addressing a visiting US congressional delegation (CODEL) and a high-level American business delegation, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The US congressional delegation, comprising Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, called on Dar at the Foreign OfficeRead More
Finance minister chairs GM Corn meeting to boost agriculture
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today chaired the second meeting of the Committee on Genetically Modified (GM) Corn to review progress on the Committee’s mandate and deliberate on the way forward for adoption of GM corn technology in Pakistan. Opening the meeting, the Finance Minister called for focused and constructive deliberations, emphasizing that the Committee should build consensus through scientific evidence, technical expertise, and international best practices while addressing the concerns of all stakeholders. The Committee reviewed the follow-up actions fromRead More
Japan, UNICEF reaffirm decades-long partnership to deliver results for children in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – The Government of Japan and UNICEF reaffirmed their long-standing partnership, highlighting decades of collaboration to protect children’s rights in Pakistan. Japan is one of UNICEF’s longest standing and largest global partners. In Pakistan, this enduring partnership has supported children and families across health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, and child protection. Together, Japan and UNICEF have responded to major emergencies, Pakistan’s ongoing polio eradication efforts, while continuing to invest in stronger systems that improve children’s lives. Following the 2022 floods, Japan contributed US$6.48 millionRead More
PC board approves restructuring framework for first batch of DISCO Privatisation, sets EOI deadlines
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, chaired by Mr. Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation, convened today to review and recommend key milestones in the Government’s privatisation agenda. The Board formally recommended that the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approve the restructuring plans and schemes of arrangement for the privatisation of the first batch of power distribution companies (DISCOs): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). The restructuring framework, developed using audited financial statementsRead More
HEC launches national outreach programme for University Management at QAU
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has launched the National Outreach Programme for university management staff at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad. The training programme aims at strengthening the professional and managerial capacities of university management officers and staff. The comprehensive training programme covers a range of contemporary and practical themes, including Professional Communication and Office Procedures, Personal and Professional Development, Public Sector Project and Financial Governance, Strategic Planning and Policy Development for Institutional Growth, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Workplace Efficiency and Smart Governance. The sessions are beingRead More
Time to transform Pakistan-Turkiye brotherhood into economic prosperity: Haroon Akhtar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to private-sector-led economic growth, describing the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ICCI) Business Opportunity Conference & Excellence Awards, scheduled to be held in Istanbul on August 13, 2026, as a timely initiative that complements the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to raise bilateral trade to US$5 billion. Addressing a hugely attended press conference at ICCIRead More