Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
ICCI president pledges to resolve fruit, vegetable market issues
ISLAMABAD, NOV 3 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia, has assured the leadership and business community of Islamabad Fruit & Vegetable Market of the Chamber’s full support in resolving their longstanding issues, emphasizing that the protection of traders’ businesses and livelihoods remains a top priority. Addressing a joint delegation of the Fruit & Vegetable Market I-11/1 he appreciated the unity, commitment and hard work of market representatives and acknowledged their vital role in ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fresh fruits and vegetablesRead More
Kazakhstan’s new envoy to Pakistan presents credence copies at Foreign Ministry
ISLAMABAD, NOV 3 (DNA) – Yerkin Tukumov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on Tuesday presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Mr. Nauman Bashir Bhatti, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. The formal presentation of credence copies marks an important step in the Ambassador’s assumption of diplomatic duties in Islamabad and underscores the growing ties between Kazakhstan and Pakistan. Officials noted that the occasion reflects the mutual commitment of both countries to further strengtheningRead More
The big show bows out: Maxwell retires from international cricket
Canberra, NOV 3: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Monday night announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career spanning more than a decade, while confirming he will continue playing in the Big Bash League (BBL).The 38-year-old has also retired from first-class and List A cricket but remains committed to the Melbourne Stars after extending his contract until the 2027-28 season. Maxwell had previously retired from one-day internationals in June 2025 but continued playing T20 internationals, representing Australia at the 2026 T20 World Cup.Australia’s final match ofRead More
Pakistani universities climb international rankings, HEC tells NA committee
ISLAMABAD, NOV 3 /DNA/ – Pakistani universities have made significant and sustained progress in securing representation in prominent international university rankings, including the Time Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings, reflecting the gradual strengthening of the country’s higher education sector and its growing global visibility. This was highlighted by Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar while briefing the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training during its 27th meeting, held at the HEC Secretariat on Tuesday. Chairman HEC shared a detailedRead More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation in media, culture, tourism
ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (DNA): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy on Tuesday agreed to further strengthen cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the fields of information, broadcasting, media, culture and public relations. During a meeting with the Saudi ambassador, the minister welcomed him to Pakistan and congratulated him on his diplomatic assignment, expressing confidence that his tenure would further strengthen the longstanding ties between the two countries. The minister said Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations were reaching new heights, withRead More
Pakistan-ASEAN business roundtable calls for stronger bilateral trade partnership
KARACHI, NOV 3 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate General of the Philippines in Karachi, organized a high-level Pakistan-ASEAN Business Roundtable under the theme “Navigating Our Future Together”, bringing together ASEAN diplomats, government representatives and business leaders to strengthen economic cooperation. The event featured welcome remarks by Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Senior Vice President FPCCI; a keynote address by Hanif Gohar, Chairman, FPCCI Committee on Diplomacy; and remarks by Chief Guest Irfan Soomro, Director General, Ministry of Foreign AffairsRead More