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U.S. Embassy hosts grand FIFA World Cup launch ceremony

U.S. Embassy hosts grand FIFA World Cup launch ceremony

AFZAL JAVED / DNA ISLAMABAD: A prestigious launch event related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held at the U.S Embassy in Islamabad, bringing together prominent figures from sports, government, and various sectors of society. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, President of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Mohsen Gilani, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, and Lahore Qalandars Chief Executive Atif Rana were among the distinguished guests in attendance. Addressing the ceremony, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie A. Baker said it was anRead More


Security forces kill 22 Khwarij in North Waziristan operation

Security forces kill 22 Khwarij in North Waziristan operation

RAWALPINDI, MAY 19 /DNA/ – Based on credible intelligence leads with respect to presence of khwarij, from 17 May 2026 onwards, an Area Sanitization Operation is being conducted by Security Forces in general area Shewa in North Waziristan District. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, twenty-two khwarij, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij have sent to hell, in last twenty four hours. Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerousRead More


Pakistan to send cultural troupe to Jordan for 40th Jerash Festival: Khichi

Pakistan to send cultural troupe to Jordan for 40th Jerash Festival: Khichi

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (DNA): Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy and international cultural engagement. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Pakistan Dr. Maen Khreasat, who called on him at his office in Islamabad to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Jordan. During the meeting, the ambassador formally extended an invitation on behalf of Jordan’s Ministry of Culture to the minister forRead More


PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces’ sacrifices, professionalism in Quetta

PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces’ sacrifices, professionalism in Quetta

QUETTA, MAY 19 /DNA/ – The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif auded the professionalism, operational preparedness, and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring peace and stability. He paid rich tribute to the Shuhada and the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces in defence of the motherland. Referring to Marka-e-Haq, Prime Minister paid tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces historic victory under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. He highlighted Pakistan’s responsible conduct and escalation control against India’s unprovoked hubristic aggression, stating that Pakistan’sRead More


Government of Pakistan invites expressions of interest for privatisation of FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO

Government of Pakistan invites expressions of interest for privatisation of FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO

ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan, through the Privatisation Commission, has formally invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local and international investors for the privatisation of three major electricity distribution companies (DISCOs): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). The transaction offers investors the opportunity to acquire between 51% and 100% shareholding together with management control in each of the three distribution companies. The initiative forms part of the Government’s broader economic reform agenda aimed at improving efficiency,Read More


Atif Ikram Sheikh addresses ECO-CCI meeting on connectivity

Atif Ikram Sheikh addresses ECO-CCI meeting on connectivity

KARACHI, MAY 19 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Economic Cooperation Organization Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO-CCI), has said that the member states of ECO region have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional economic cooperation, transport connectivity, trade facilitation, tourism promotion, industrial collaboration, SME development and women entrepreneurship. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed these views while addressing the meeting of Specialized Committees of ECO-CCI – which was chaired by the Secretary General of ECO-CCI and attended byRead More