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FPCCI president highlights MSME role in economic growth
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), have jointly organized a stakeholder engagement session at Federation House, Karachi, to commemorate World MSME Day 2026. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh underlined that the event brought together MSMEs, entrepreneurs, representatives of chambers and trade associations, women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, financial institutions, academia and other stakeholders to celebrate the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) towards economicRead More
Saudi FM discusses regional, international developments with China’s VP in Beijing
BEIJING, JUN 30: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Tuesday with China’s Vice President Han Zheng during his official visit to China, the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement. The two sides, the ministry added, discussed the latest regional and international developments and exchanged views on these matters. They also reviewed bilateral ties between both countries and ways to develop cooperation between them. Prince Faisal hailed the unprecedented development in strategic relations with China, according to Al Arabiya. The top Saudi diplomat also underscored theRead More
Pakistan ready for effective response against any attempt to halt water flow, says minister
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar warned that Pakistan’s leadership is ready and to give an effective response if any attempt is made to stop the country’s water, reaffirming that Islamabad would safeguard the sanctity of the Indus Waters Treaty under all circumstances. Addressing an international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty in Islamabad on Tuesday, Tarar said Pakistan remained committed to ensuring that the treaty remained intact, stressing that using water as a weapon is tantamount to undermining regional and global peace and stability.Read More
PM Shehbaz to ‘visit’ Iran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to visit Iran in the first week of July to attend the funeral prayers of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to sources. Khamenei, Iran’s number one since 1989, was martyred in the first hour of the US-Israel war against Iran on February 28 in a strike on a meeting of senior officials in Tehran that also left his daughter-in-law, daughter, and at least one grandchild martyred, as per reports. Ali Khamenei has yet to be buried, with state media reportingRead More
HEC facilitates faculty, students for int’l conferences
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan convened the Travel Grant and Seminar Conference Apex Committee Meeting on June 29, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to fostering research excellence and further strengthening the higher education ecosystem. The meeting reflected HEC’s strategic vision of supporting research, innovation, and academic collaboration. Through its Travel Grant and Seminar Conference initiatives, HEC continues to facilitate researchers, faculty members, and students in participating in national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and scholarly forums. The Apex Committee reviewed applications and proposals aimed atRead More
Gas cylinder explosion sparks panic in G‑8 Markaz
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – In the early hours of Tuesday, a powerful gas cylinder explosion rocked Awan Plaza in G‑8 Markaz, Islamabad, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood and sparking panic among residents and shopkeepers. The blast occurred inside a local restaurant, Jhal Chakian, situated on the ground floor of the residential plaza. Witnesses reported hearing a deafening sound followed by smoke and chaos as people rushed out of nearby hotels and apartments. This is not the first such incident in the area. Awan Plaza, though primarily a residential building,Read More