Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
Pakistan’s Workplaces Want Women-But Are They Ready for Them?
Amina Abdul Ghafoor Recently, while sitting in a lounge with a group of professional women over tea, what began as a casual conversation took an unexpected turn. One of my friends quietly admitted that she deliberately avoids drinking water, tea, or coffee throughout the workday. We looked at her in surprise. “Why?” someone asked. She smiled awkwardly before replying, “Because there is no separate washroom for women at my workplace.” For a brief moment, the room fell silent. Then, almost every woman around the table had a story of herRead More
HEC launches three-day workshop for universities’ leadership
Role of University Leaders Crucial for Higher Education Reforms, Says Wajiha Qamar ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 /DNA/ – The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, has launched a three-day workshop entitled ‘Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence’ to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of senior university leadership to effectively address the academic, administrative, governance and financial challenges of the higher education institutions. The three-day workshop is being held at the National Institute of Business and Finance (NIBAF). The workshop has brought together the Vice Chancellors, Pro-Vice Chancellors, senior Deans, andRead More
UN women launches report on women in Pakistan’s digital economy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 /DNA/ – UN Women Pakistan, in partnership with the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), hosted the National Policy Dialogue on Advancing Women’s Participation in Pakistan’s Digital Economy and launched Women in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Pakistan, a comprehensive national report mapping women’s participation in Pakistan’s digital economy. The dialogue brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, the mobile industry and development partners to discuss the report’s findings and identify practical pathways to advanceRead More
Mixed reactions from PPP and PML‑N
Staff Report ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 /DNA/ – The recent Supreme Court decision to shift former Prime Minister Imran Khan has triggered a wave of mixed reactions within Pakistan’s major political parties, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League‑Nawaz (PML‑N). Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry stated that the government would implement the apex court’s ruling “in letter and spirit,” signaling compliance with judicial directives despite political reservations. Some PPP leaders have cautiously welcomed the decision, describing it as a step toward upholding the rule of law. However, the party’s topRead More
Pakistan Independence Day celebration held at New York City Hall
NEW YORK, AUG 18 /DNA/ – In a historic first, Pakistan’s Independence Day was celebrated inside the iconic New York City Hall, marking an unprecedented milestone in the history of Pakistan–US community relations in New York. The event was jointly organized by New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Linda Lee, in collaboration with the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG). Consul General for Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended the landmark event and addressed the gathering. In his remarks, the Consul General commended APAGRead More
Dr. Mansoor Memon honored with Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in Toronto
DNA TORONTO / ISLAMABAD: In recognition of his exceptional services to Pakistan across healthcare, academics, philanthropy, and cultural diplomacy, Dr. Mansoor Memon was formally conferred the prestigious civil award Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. The presentation took place during the official Flag Hoisting Ceremony organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Toronto to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. The official citation from the Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan, highlights Dr. Memon as an embodiment of professional excellence and humanitarian commitment. An alumnus of the Aga Khan University of Health Sciences, Dr. Memon is internationallyRead More