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ASEAN Day celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The 59th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was celebrated with great enthusiasm at a ceremony held in the federal capital on Thursday. Federal Minister for Culture, National Heritage, and Tourism, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The event was also attended by the Heads of Missions of ASEAN member countries, along with diplomats and prominent figures from various walks of life. A key highlight of the ceremony was a joint cake-cutting ritual, where theRead More
Fazl announces ‘united opposition’ after meeting Achakzai, Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday announced a “united opposition” after meeting National Assembly opposition leader and Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai. The development came a day after Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a key coalition partner in the centre, and the opposition parties had agreed to cooperate on legislative matters in parliament. The JUI-F chief, along with a delegation comprising Kamran Murtaza and Maulana Abdul Wasay, held an important meeting with TTAP chief Achakzai, PTI’s Asad Qaiser and Akhunzada Hussain YousafzaiRead More
CDA property transfer system being digitized to ensure transparency: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had a formal mechanism for property transfers, which was being strictly followed to ensure transparency and prevent fraud. Responding to questions during question hour the minister said the CDA maintained proper records of residential and commercial plots and other property units, adding that no systematic fraud or illegality had been reported in the authority’s property transfer system. He, however, acknowledged that land-related cases, particularly those involving overseasRead More
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East: Military
WASHINGTON, AUG 20: A new US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military announced Thursday, after conditions aboard a long-deployed carrier provoked fresh criticism of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. “The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in Middle East during a scheduled deployment after arriving in the CENTCOM theater yesterday,” Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees US forces in the Middle East, said in a post on X.
Federal Minister expresses concern over delays in housing projects
ISLAMABAD, 20 AUG (DNA) — Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, chaired the 50th Executive Board meeting of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). During the session, he voiced strong concern and displeasure over prolonged delays in the completion of the Green Enclave-I and Lifestyle Residency projects and development issues of Sector G 14/1. At the outset, the minister questioned FGEHA officials about the unusual delays and demanded detailed explanations for the lack of progress. He noted that despite nearly three years passing, the projects had failed to achieve theRead More
PNCA presents rare photographic chronicle of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), National Art Gallery, presented a rare and historic photographic exhibition, “Quaid-i-Azam: The First Governor-General of Pakistan 1947–1948,” documenting the life and official engagements of Pakistan’s founding leader through the lens of his official photographer, Ziauddin Barni. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Division, with the patronage of Mr. Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Director General PNCA. The exhibition forms part of PNCA’s commemorative activities marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day.Read More