ISLAMABAD, MAY 5 /DNA/ – The Ambassadors of Turkiye and Oman called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and bilateral cooperation were discussed during the meetings. Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy’s pro-active initiatives for regional peace and security, particularly through Regional Maritime Security Patrols. Both Ambassadors commended Pakistan Navy’s efforts in promoting maritime security and stability in the region. They reaffirmed their commitment to bolster defence cooperation with Pakistan, forging a robust partnership in regional security.Read More

RAWALPINDI, MAY 5: /DNA/ – Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ today. The meeting featured constructive discussions on the geo-strategic environment, with particular focus on challenges confronted by both countries in the domain of security. The Pak-Iran border security mechanism was also reviewed as part of efforts to enhance bilateral coordination. The COAS reaffirmed that Pakistan and Iran are brotherly neighbours, bound by deep-rooted ties of shared history, culture, and religion.Read More

DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 5: A powerful cultural initiative titled “Art for Life – Art for Gaza: The Nakba Continues” opened at the Silk Road Cultural Center, located at the Sir Syed Memorial Complex, Islamabad. The week-long workshop and exhibition, running from April 30 to May 7, 2025, is being organized by His Excellency Jamal Shah, former Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage, in collaboration with Pakistani and international artists, sculptors, painters, and musicians. This cultural week serves as a humanitarian and artistic response to the decades-long oppression of theRead More

RAWALPINDI, MAY 5: /DNA/ – Eight Khwarij were killed during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. An intelligence based operation (IBO) was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, three khwarij were sent to hell. In another IBO, conducted in South Waziristan District, two Khwarij were successfully neutralized by the security forces. However, during intense fire exchange, one brave son of soil, Naik Mujahid Khan (age: 40 years, resident ofRead More