Monday, May 5th, 2025
Centaurus Mall denies kidnapping claims, cites CCTV evidence
ISLAMABAD, MAY 5 /DNA/ – The Centaurus Mall is aware of recent social media reports circulating about an alleged kidnapping of a child from our premises on May 3, 2025. We want to unequivocally state that these reports are inaccurate and do not reflect the reality of the situation. Our immediate and thorough review of the mall’s comprehensive CCTV footage, conducted in full cooperation with law enforcement authorities, clearly indicates that the child in question was not kidnapped from within The Centaurus Mall. The footage reveals that the child wasRead More
Pakistan, Qatar agree to boost security cooperation
DOHA, MAY 5 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Ministry of Interior of Qatar, where he held an important meeting with Qatar’s Interior Minister, Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral relations, and enhancing cooperation in various sectors. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi apprised his Qatari counterpart on the regional situation, particularly in the context of Pakistan-India tensions. He informed the Qatar’s Interior Minister about Pakistan’s principled stance and said that Pakistan has always rejected the policyRead More
Iranian FM calls on PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, MAY 5 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who is on an official visit to Islamabad, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today. At the outset, the Prime Minister expressed his sincere condolences to the Iranian side over the tragic explosion in Bandar Abbas that had led to the loss of precious lives and injured hundreds of people. He prayed for those who had lost their loved ones, as well as for the early recovery of the injured. During this warmRead More
COAS engages Balochistan leaders in national workshop at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, MAY 5 /DNA/ – General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with participants of 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ today. Since 2016, the Workshop brings together a large number of male and female parliamentarians, bureaucrats, members of civil society, youth, academia and media representatives, with maximum representation from Balochistan. The Workshop, encompassing interactions, seminars, group discussions and visits to different parts of the country. It is aimed at enabling future leadership of Balochistan in understanding vital national / provincial issues and mounting cohesiveRead More
South Asian Artist Residency Program 2025 Exhibition opens at PNCA
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 5: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) proudly announces the opening of the South Asian Artist Residency Program 2025 exhibition, showcasing works created by visiting artists from Nepal and the Maldives following their month-long cultural immersion across Pakistan. The exhibition was officially inaugurated today by a distinguished panel of dignitaries including H.E. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines; H.E. Ms. Rita Dhital, Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan; Ms. Aishath Yasmeen, Head of Mission from the Maldives; Mr. Chen Peng, Cultural Counselor, Embassy of theRead More
UNODC, Netherlands Embassy host girls’ football clinic
ISLAMABAD, MAY 5: /DNA/ – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in close partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), successfully organized a high-impact football clinic for young girls under the theme “Building Bridges Through Sports.” Held at the Football Factory in Islamabad, the initiative exemplified the power of sports in fostering inclusion, resilience, and peaceful communities particularly among youth. The event brought together over 35 football-playing girls, aged 14–18, from Islamabad Model College for Girls (F-6/2)Read More

