Monday, September 21st, 2026
IESCO privatisation receives strong investor interest
Privatisation of DISCOs Batch1 enters next phase with continued strong investor interest in IESCO ISLAMABAD, SEP 21 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). Today, on the closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the Commission received ten (10) EOIs from prospective investors seeking to acquire 51% to 100% shareholding in IESCO together with management control. The names of interested parties are as follows: 1. Aktor Elektrik Enerji Yatırımları San.Read More
Manesha strikes gold for Pakistan at IMMAF World Cup
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Manesha Ali produced a stunning performance at the IMMAF World Cup in Angola, defeating the host nation’s two-time African champion to win the gold medal and raise the national flag on the international stage. Hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan and training at BRAVE Gym Lahore, Manesha delivered a commanding performance in the final against the Angolan champion on her home ground. She secured victory in the second round with a standing guillotine, completing an impressive finish to claim the gold medal for Pakistan. The IMMAF World CupRead More
US refused visa for Iran President
DNA TEHRAN: The United States has refused to issue visas for members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including his communications team, for this week’s trip to the UN General Assembly, Iranian state media reported Monday. Pezeshkian will be the highest-ranking Iranian official to enter the United States since the Middle East war began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February. “In an unprecedented hostile move by the US government, (US President Donald) Trump has denied US visas to certain members of the president’s high-level delegation, including members of hisRead More
Calls for competitive localization, faster shift towards electric mobility: Rana Ihsan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21: Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Industries Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan on Monday underscored the need for competitive localization, technological advancement and a faster transition towards electric mobility to secure the future of Pakistan’s automotive industry. He expressed these views while addressing automotive industry leaders, government stakeholders and representatives of academia as chief guest at the PAAPAM Symposium, held on the second day of the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 at the Lahore International Expo Centre. Organized by the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts andRead More
Pakistan begin training for Asian Games men’s cricket
KARACHI: Pakistan’s white-ball cricket squad began a four-day training camp on Monday here at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre National Bank Stadium ahead of the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The players worked on batting, bowling and fielding. The camp will run through Thursday, with a practice Twenty20 match scheduled at the Oval Ground on Wednesday and a centre-wicket scenario game on Thursday. Local cricketers have also been called in to assist with the training sessions. Five players including Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, MaazRead More