DNA ​TORONTO / ISLAMABAD: In recognition of his exceptional services to Pakistan across healthcare, academics, philanthropy, and cultural diplomacy, Dr. Mansoor Memon was formally conferred the prestigious civil award Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. The presentation took place during the official Flag Hoisting Ceremony organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Toronto to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. ​The official citation from the Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan, highlights Dr. Memon as an embodiment of professional excellence and humanitarian commitment. An alumnus of the Aga Khan University of Health Sciences, Dr. Memon is internationallyRead More

For Khan himself, insiders indicate that he may be advised to remain in the hospital for recovery and later at home, refraining from active politics until the next elections. Meanwhile, some of his party members could be integrated into the new political setup to maintain balance and continuity Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 /DNA/ – The Supreme Court has directed the government to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment, following reports of deteriorating health and growing concerns over his well-beingRead More

GENEVA: In a major achievement on the diplomatic front, Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva today. On Pakistan’s behalf, Additional Secretary (Arms Control and Disarmament) Tahir Hussain Andrabi is presiding over the meetings of the conference. Pakistan holds the final presidency of the conference’s 2026 session and will therefore conclude its proceedings for the year, read a statement issued by the FO. During its presidency, Pakistan will steer negotiations on the annual report of the conference and the corresponding resolution inRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 17: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reiterated that the party’s founder, Imran Khan, be shifted to hospital for proper medical treatment in consultation with his doctors and family. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar said that the party had repeatedly demanded that Imran be shifted to hospital, stressing that receiving medical treatment is his fundamental right. The PTI chairman said it had been acknowledged before the Supreme Court that the PTI founder’s blood pressure had risen and that he was taking medication. He said theRead More

ICCI acting President leads business delegation to congratulate Atif Ikram Sheikh on national honour ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh, while addressing a large visiting delegation of traders and industrialists headed by Acting President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Irfan Chaudhry, said his nomination for the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz was not merely a personal honour but a recognition of Pakistan’s entire business community. He said the distinction was particularly significant for Islamabad’s traders, industrialists and entrepreneurs, who had playedRead More