ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee approved a revision in dealers’ margins on motor spirit and high-speed diesel on Friday, prompting petroleum dealers to call off their planned strike after the government met their long-standing demand. The ECC meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division, considered a summary submitted by the Petroleum Division and deliberated on the revision of dealers’ margins. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik, Federal Minister forRead More

Karachi, AUG 14 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy celebrated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan with national spirit, traditional zeal and military traditions. A dignified Change of Guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. A smartly turned-out contingent of cadets from Pakistan Naval Academy and sailors, assumed guard duties at Mazar-e-Quaid with traditional enthusiasm. Rear Admiral Muhammad Umair, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy presented Qaumi Salam to the Father of the Nation. The Chief Guest laidRead More

ISLAMABAD, 14 AUG (DNA) —      President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved several summaries sent by the Prime Minister, including the conferment of military and civil awards and a special remission of sentences for eligible prisoners. According to the President’s Media Wing, President Zardari approved military awards for 1,172 personnel of the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces in recognition of their services. The president also approved the summoning of the National Assembly session on August 17 at 5:00 p.m., while the Senate session will be held at 4:00 p.m. onRead More

ANKARA, AUG 14 /DNA/ – To mark the 79th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan, a solemn and patriotic flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Ankara today at 10:00 AM. The event brought together embassy officials, members of the diplomatic community, and the Pakistani diaspora residing in Türkiye. The ceremony commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the playing of the national anthem of Pakistan as the national flag was proudly hoisted. During the proceedings, Mr. Shaiq AhmedRead More

PARIS, AUG 14 /DNA/ – Pakistan-France Consultations on Multilateral Affairs were held in Paris today. The Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Nabeel Munir, Special Secretary (United Nations), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Ms Nathalie Broadhurst, Director for the United Nations, International Organisations, Human Rights and Francophonie, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, led the French side. The consultations were held in line with the Pakistan-France Bilateral Roadmap (2023) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the multilateral domain and address global challenges. During the consultations, Pakistan and France reaffirmed their commitmentRead More

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces, Syed Asim Munir for transforming the longstanding fraternal ties among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan into a stronger strategic partnership. The president met the prime minister here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, where the latter felicitated him on the occasion of Independence Day. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Speaker PunjabRead More