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Tarar greets Italy on Republic Day
Says Pakistan greatly valued ties with Rome Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has extended warm felicitations to the people and government of Italy on the occasion of Italy’s Republic Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s strong commitment to its longstanding and friendly ties with Italy. In a message celebrating the National Day of Italy, Minister Tarar emphasized the importance of the 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, noting the steady and fruitful cooperation in diverse areas such as trade, investment,Read More
Ceasefire Call: PM Mustafa, Frieden push for end to Israeli aggression
RAMALLAH, JUN 2 /DNA/ – Prime Minister’s Office – Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa discussed on Monday with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, recent developments and the need to advance efforts to mobilize a serious and effective international call for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The discussion emphasized the urgent necessity of delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip amid the famine being weaponized by Israel, as well as the ongoing Israeli aggression in the West Bank, including Jerusalem. DuringRead More
Pakistan Tennis soars as Championships reach climax
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – The 1st edition of the Emerging Pakistan National Ranking Tennis Championships has entered its final stages after a week of high-energy, competitive matches at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad. In a dramatic Men’s Singles quarterfinal, Muzammil Murtaza overcame Islamabad’s rising star Ahmad Nael Qureshi in a marathon three-set thriller. Both players delivered outstanding baseline tennis in the opening set, with neither conceding serve. The set went into a tense tiebreak, where Muzammil’s power play saw him edge ahead to win 7-6(4). The momentum shifted inRead More
Eidul Adha 2025: Four holidays announced across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2: The federal government has officially announced the Eidul Adha holidays across the country, granting a four-day break for public celebrations. According to a notification issued on Monday, all government offices and institutions will remain closed from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025, in observance of Eidul Adha. Private offices and businesses are also expected to follow suit, although final decisions will vary by employer. The notification states that the holidays have been declared in continuation of the Cabinet Division’s circular dated December 23, 2024, regardingRead More
More than 118 projects scrapped due to limited resources, says Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that over 118 different projects worth Rs1,000bn were scrapped due to limited resources. During his interaction with the media following the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting in Islamabad, Iqbal said: “Today, [we] have to make difficult decisions about limiting the ongoing projects.” He said it was difficult to accommodate projects from all ministries within a limited budget of Rs1,000 billion. “Now, we have to make decisions in the national interest,” Iqbal added. Only key projects canRead More
ICCI, ICT join forces to combat dengue in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – In a significant move to curb the spread of dengue fever in the federal capital, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration have pledged close collaboration in prevention efforts. This development was made during the visit of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) East, Ms. Mehreen Baloch, along with District Health Officer Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool and Dengue Focal Persons Dr. Mazhar and Dr. Sultan, to the ICCI. They held a detailed meeting with ICCI President Nasir Mansoor QureshiRead More