ISLAMABAD, DEC 10 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the government has finalised a mechanism to ensure the safe return of Pakistani nationals stranded in Syria, in coordination with the Lebanese government. The prime minister, addressing the meeting of the federal cabinet he chaired, said that 250 Pakistani pilgrims were stranded in Syria where the situation was charged altogether within a few days and Pakistan took a neutral position. Besides, another 300 Pakistani nationals, including teachers and students, living in Syria also expressed their desire to leaveRead More

ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP/DNA):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The conversation featured discussion on bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iran and the regional developments including the situation in Syria, according to a Foreign Office press release.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP) President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on the 53rd anniversary of his martyrdom, in recognition of his exemplary gallantry and sacrifice to safeguard the homeland. The president and prime minister, in their separately issued statements, lauded Sowar Hussain’s valor in the 1971 war when he played a key role in identifying the enemy and destroying their 16 tanks with anti-tank guns. They said the whole nation was proud of its martyrs including SowarRead More

ISLAMABAD: DEC 10 (DNA):“On this day, we recognize that human rights are not privileges—they are the inherent rights of every person, regardless of who they are or where they live. Across the globe, from the streets of Gaza to the valleys of Kashmir, millions continue to fight for their right to live with dignity and freedom. In Pakistan, we are working to ensure that no one is left behind—protecting the vulnerable, supporting the marginalized, and fostering equality. But this is not a journey for governments alone. Every voice matters inRead More

RAWALPINDI, DEC 10 (DNA):General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with the Pakistan Army team that secured the prestigious Gold Medal in the “Exercise Cambrian Patrol” held in the United Kingdom from 4 to 13 October 2024. The Cambrian Patrol, recognized as one of the most challenging military exercises globally, witnessed participation from 143 teams. The Pakistan Army contingent demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience, marking the sixth occasion that the Pakistan Army has clinched this coveted honor. COAS commended the team on their outstanding accomplishmentRead More