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Pakistan condemns terrorist attack at Church Funeral in Jordan’s Karak Governorate
ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – Pakistan has strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on a funeral procession at a church in Karak Governorate, Jordan, which claimed several precious lives and left many others injured. In an official statement issued on Saturday, Pakistan extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, particularly the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the attack. Pakistan also expressed sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured. “Pakistan stands in firm solidarity with the brotherlyRead More
KP Governor says Pakistan values ties with Hungary
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Hungary and is keen to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held to mark the National Day of Hungary, where he attended as the chief guest. The governor said Pakistan and Hungary enjoy excellent relations based on mutual respect and cooperation. He expressed confidence that ties between the two countries would continue to grow in the years ahead. Faisal Karim KundiRead More
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to deepen partnership with ASEAN
ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmed on Friday received ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Foreign Office, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the regional bloc. According to a statement, the foreign secretary underscored Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen ties with ASEAN and both sides discussed expanding cooperation across various areas of mutual interest. The meeting is seen as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to enhance its engagement with the Southeast Asian region, with a focus on broadening collaborationRead More
US embassy opens ‘Shahkaar Fankaar Alumni Artist Showcase’
Exhibition highlights Minaa Haroon’s work on cultural heritage, identity and family memories Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – The US embassy, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and the Pakistan-US Alumni Network have launched the first ‘Shahkaar Fankaar Alumni Artist Showcase’ in Islamabad to highlight the artistic achievements of alumni of US government-sponsored exchange programmes. The inaugural exhibition, featuring the work of Lahore-based visual artist Minaa Haroon, opened at a new gallery space in the USEFP building. The gallery will showcase the work of Pakistani artists whoRead More
Chinese firm completes access road for $150m Lahore textile project
ISLAMABAD, 23 OCT (DNA) —With support from the Punjab government, Chinese textile company Challenge Fashion (Pvt.) Ltd. has completed a three-kilometre access road linking the main highway to its garment factory under construction on a roughly 100-acre site in Lahore. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project is expected to generate up to $500 million in foreign exchange earnings and create approximately 30,000 jobs, according to company projections. A company official told Gwadar Pro that factory infrastructure is expected to be completed in March 2027. Challenge Fashion plans to invest $150Read More
PCB rejects PSL salary cut proposal
LAHORE, OCT 23: A proposal to reduce Pakistani players’ salaries in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been rejected by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following a virtual meeting with franchise owners on Thursday. During the meeting, one franchise owner argued that players’ salaries were too high and should be reviewed. However, the board did not approve the proposal. The PCB also directed stakeholders with outstanding dues to clear all payments by October 31. An official of one defaulting company said the company would meet its obligations. “We are notRead More