ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 /DNA/ – Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), under the National Heritage & Culture Division, organized a solemn tribute ceremony titled “A Lifetime Tribute to Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (Late)” at the National Art Gallery, PNCA, Islamabad, to celebrate the extraordinary life, work, and legacy of one of Pakistan’s most respected artists, educators, researchers, and mentors. The event brought together eminent artists, academicians, architects, researchers, students, family members, and members of the cultural community to honour Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood’s lifelong dedication to the advancement ofRead More

BAGH DISTRICT, AUG 7: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Friday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was mistaken in believing it would form the government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing a public rally in Bagh district of AJK, the PPP leader claimed: “In fact, their [PML-N’s] government in Islamabad is also at risk.” Bilawal reiterated that the countdown for the PML-N government has started, adding that “it was started by their own people.” He said: “A certain section of the PML-N wants Prime MinisterRead More

ISLAMABAD, 07 AUG (DNA) —      Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited the Islamabad Safe City Headquarters on Friday and chaired a special meeting to review progress on the Safe City Expansion Project, directing officials to complete the ambitious initiative by September 30. During the briefing, officials informed the minister that overall work on the expansion project has reached 85 percent completion. Installation of the new surveillance network is also 85 percent complete, while 415 kilometres of optical fibre have been laid to supportRead More

ISTANBUL, AUG 7 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation held a high-level meeting with Mr. İbrahim Zahid Altay, Editor-in-Chief of Daily Sabah and General Manager of Turkuvaz Publishing, at the Turkuvaz Media Center in Istanbul on Friday. The talks centered on strengthening strategic media partnerships to enhance global awareness of the D-8’s founding vision and the evolution of its practical cooperation framework. Both sides underscored the critical need for coordinated strategic communications amid current global uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of deeper engagement among media professionals and opinion-makersRead More

DISCOs privatisation enters next phase with strong investor interest in FESCO Imran Ghaznavi ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). On the closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the Commission received 12 EOIs from prospective investors seeking to acquire 51% to 100% shareholding in FESCO together with management control.The interested parties include the following :(Turkiye – 03, China – 01 and Pakistan – 08) The responseRead More