Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
ICCI President invites French investors to explore Pakistan’s untapped tourism potential
ICCI-PBF France & Europe join hands to expand trade, investment DNA ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia has called for stronger Pakistan-France business partnerships, particularly in tourism, sustainable infrastructure, luxury brands, fragrances, cosmetics and other high-value sectors, saying Pakistan’s largely unexplored tourism potential offers significant opportunities for European investors. Addressing a 12-member delegation of the Pakistan Business Forum France & Europe, led by Vice President Dr. Hamza Taj, at the Chamber House, he said the Forum’s focus on economic, technological, cultural and tourismRead More
CDA’s Citywide Tree Plantation Drive Continues in Full Swing; Citizens Appreciate CDA’s Efforts
DNA ISLAMABAD, Oct 7: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the effective supervision and guidance of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf, is carrying out tree plantation, landscaping and beautification activities across the federal capital in full swing. The comprehensive campaign is being implemented by the CDA Environment Wing, headed by Member Environment Abdullah Khurrum Niazi. The primary objective of the ongoing tree plantation campaign is to further strengthen Islamabad’s unique green character, improve the urbanRead More
Guterres Pays Tribute to Pakistan Army’s Sacrifices in War on Terror
RAWALPINDI, OCT 7 /DNA/ – António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and the United Nations’ role in promoting international peace and security were discussed. The two sides exchanged views on regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. The COAS &Read More
Pakistan rallies behind Saudi Arabia as Mecca Defense Alliance enters operational phase
ISLAMABAD/RIYADH: Pakistan’s political divide has been temporarily overshadowed by a display of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, as politicians, civil society voices and members of the public rally behind Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government and Pakistan’s armed forces over the Kingdom’s confrontation with the Houthis. That domestic alignment gives the October 5 meeting of the Mecca Defense Alliance in Riyadh an added significance. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed to move immediately toward implementing their collective-defense commitments, including measures for the rapid deployment of agreed military forces and capabilities inside SaudiRead More
FPCCI committee meets to discuss Pakistan’s import and export trade
ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – The 3rd meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on “Import and Export Trade” for 2026 held at the FPCCI President Secretariat in Islamabad. The high-level session was hosted by Committee Convener Mr. Tahir Rasheed Bhutta and graced by FPCCI Vice President Mr. Tariq Mehmood Jadoon. The meeting was attended by Deputy Conveners of the Committee Mr. Syed Zulfeqar Haider and Ms. Samia Rashid, along with committee members Mr. Rukhsar Ahmad Askari, Mr. Mutafaf Wahhaj, Mr. Farrukh Ilyas, Mr. Ali Hassan, Ms. Hina Zulfiqar, Ms.Read More
Ghana’s cabinet approves formal application to join BRICS bloc
ACCRA, OCT 7 /DNA/ – Ghana’s cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said during a visit by his Indian counterpart. Ablakwa said Tuesday that Ghana had already sought India’s support for its application, describing the move as an effort to diversify the country’s economic and diplomatic partnerships. “The Cabinet of President John Dramani Mahama has decided that Ghana should put in a formal application to join BRICS,” Ablakwa told reporters, speaking alongside India’s external affairsRead More