Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
FIA raid uncovers major immigration clearance network in Islamabad
FIA recovers Rs. 20 million in cash; Chinese citizen among three named in FIR ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has claimed to have uncovered a major network facilitating illegal immigration clearance and movement of foreign nationals in Islamabad. According to FIR No. 41/2026 registered at the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad, a Chinese citizen, an immigration official, and an Islamabad Police constable have been named in the case, with more government officials and private individuals expected to be implicated as the investigation progresses. The FIR statesRead More
ASEAN reaffirms partnership with Pakistan for trade, digital ties
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – The ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), representing the diplomatic missions of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, issued a Joint Statement today to commemorate the 59th Anniversary of the Founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the statement, the ACI celebrated the region’s journey from the signing of the ASEAN Declaration in Bangkok on August 8, 1967, to its current status as a dynamic and influential regional community. The committee underscored the organization’s foundational principles of mutual respect,Read More
FPCCI pledges support for Shahid Afridi Foundation’s humanitarian work
KARACHI, AUG 19 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has apprised that the apex body organized, “An Evening with Shahid Afridi,” bringing together the country’s top business leadership, corporate executives, and philanthropists to honor the legendary cricketer and humanitarian. During the high-profile event, the FPCCI reassured its backing for the Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), pledging to mobilize and encourage the business community to support SAF’s vital initiatives in health, education, housing, disaster relief, and clean water access across Pakistan.Read More
Navy chief stresses tech edge against emerging maritime threats
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf and attended by Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders. The forum deliberated extensively on the evolving maritime security landscape — from traditional and non-traditional threats to volatility at strategic choke points and risks to freedom of navigation and vital SLOCs. CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended Pakistan Navy’s operational readiness and enhanced capacity to undertake all challenging missions. He underscoredRead More
Pakistan values Portugal’s GSP Plus support, says Gilani
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, Paulo Miguel Guedes Dominguez, called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at his residence in Ministers’ Enclave, Islamabad, today. The meeting discussed bilateral relations, trade and investment, parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts. Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and friendly relations with Portugal and desires to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, IT, education, culture and the blue economy. He highlighted the growing bilateral trade and said thereRead More
Govt files review plea against SC ruling
Elaborating on Rule 197, the plea stated that it explained that government orders for the transfer of a prisoner would be obtained through the police inspector general (IG) in cases wherein a convicted or under-trial prisoner was to be admitted to the hospital for treatment Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking a review and recall of the SC order to shift incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment. The government’s reviewRead More