DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a special message on the World Braille Day. In his message the prime minister said, ‘on World Braille Day, we join the global community in celebrating the transformative power of Braille, a remarkable system that has opened doors to knowledge, communication, and independence for millions of visually impaired individuals worldwide. Braille is not just a tool for reading and writing; it is a window to inclusivity and equal opportunities, empowering individuals to lead independent and dignified lives. We are committed in ourRead More

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain, Saqib Rauf, extended heartfelt new year greetings to the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Federation and its athletes, commending their remarkable achievements in 2024 and expressing hope for even greater success in 2025. “Happy New Year to the Pakistan MMA Federation and its incredible athletes,” the ambassador said. “Your dedication and hard work have brought immense pride to Pakistan on the global stage. We look forward to witnessing your continued excellence and success in 2025.”  The year 2024Read More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC),Government of Pakistan and the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF-P) signed a letter of Understanding to collaborate on livelihood security of the people living in rural areas of Pakistan including coastal areas of Sind and rural areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The signing ceremony took place at theMinistry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination where senior officials from the Ministry including Ms. Rumina Khurshid Alam- Coordinator to the Prime Minister on CC & EC, Secretary –Read More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a Roundtable Discussion on “Latest Discriminatory U.S. Sanctions and Assertions about Pakistan’s Missile Program – Implications and Challenges.” Eminent speakers included Ambassador Zamir Akram, Advisor to the SPD; Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Dean of Social Sciences and Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, QAU; and Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi, DG ACDIS, MOFA. The event brought together senior diplomats, renowned scholars, and practitioners to reflect on theRead More

                ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP): The National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways emphasized the need for the Ministry of Railways to prioritize punctuality in train operations and take stern action against individuals encroaching on commercial land.                                                                                                                                                                 The committee meeting, chaired by Rai Hassan Nawaz Khan, MNA, in Lahore highlighted train punctuality as a major issue, to which the Chief Executive Officer responded that Pakistan Railways was working to improve it. The committee was briefed by the Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways, Lahore, on various aspects, including the organizational structure,Read More

MINSK, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, the outgoing Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus, paid a farewell call on H.E. Igor Sergeenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus. During the meeting, H.E. Sergeenko commended Ambassador Khan for his dedicated service over the past four years, acknowledging key diplomatic achievements under his tenure. These included the historic visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Pakistan and the signing of the Roadmap for Bilateral Cooperation 2025-2027. He also expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s steadfast support in Belarus’s accession toRead More