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Pakistan, Turkmenistan join hands to promote chess
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in chess, with a particular focus on promoting the sport among youth, nurturing emerging talent and creating greater international opportunities for the next generation of players. The understanding was reached during a meeting between President of the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) Syed Zeeshan Naqvi and President of the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan Vepa Myalikgulyev in Ashgabat, held on the sidelines of the Kids Chess Festival. The two presidents discussed a range of initiatives aimed at providingRead More
Al-Shifa Trust served 1.26 million patients in FY2025-26
RAWALPINDI, AUG 21 /DNA/ – Al-Shifa Trust’s network of seven eye hospitals provided healthcare services to more than 1.26 million people during FY2025-26 as it announced plans to expand outpatient services at its Rawalpindi hospital to meet rising demand. According to the Trust’s latest performance report, 1,267,657 patients benefited from its services. Community outreach remained a key component of operations, with 664,668 people examined through eye screening and medical camps. In addition 37,739 individuals were screened for diabetes and hypertension to support the early detection of conditions that can lead to visionRead More
Bejaan Resorts, South Air sign agreement
DNA | Islamabad | – Bejaan Resorts and South Air (Private) Limited will formally enter into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening air connectivity to Chitral and supporting the long-term growth of tourism in one of Pakistan’s most remarkable mountain destinations. The strategic partnership will be formally signed in Islamabad by Anwar Aman, Founder of Bejaan Resorts, and Nishat Fatima, Chief Executive Officer of South Air, in the presence of the Chairman of South Air, senior representatives of both organizations, invited guests and members of the media. Connecting Islamabad andRead More
Pakistan minister holds meeting with Canadian development minister
Minister Hussain highlighted agro-food, agri-tech, value addition and supply chain management in dairy, livestock, poultry, energy, and Himalayan pink salt sectors as low lying fruits for deepening Punjab-Ontario economic engagement. The two sides also discussed technology transfer and promoting business to business linkages between the two provinces DNA OTTAWA: Mr. Shafay Hussain, Minister of Industries, Commerce and Investment, Government of Punjab, along with an official delegation, held a meeting with Mr. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Government of Ontario, in Toronto today. Appreciating the growingRead More
PTI founder Imran Khan shifted to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad under tight security
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan was shifted to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital early on Friday under tight security, in compliance with a Supreme Court order. The incarcerated former premier was brought to the hospital via Patras Bokhari Road and entered through Gate No. 1. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case. However, his health has deteriorated over the course of hisRead More
Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate
WASHINGTON, AUG 20: The United States will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday as he urged Beijing to cooperate with Washington. Bessent said he would hold a press conference on Monday to discuss details. “It is a one-two punch. We have the blockade (on Iran), and we are going to have the toughest sanctions in history,” Bessent told CNBC. “It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime.” “It is time for our alliesRead More