Monday, May 26th, 2025
Pakistan ready for talks with India says PM Shehbaz
Addressing joint presser, PM says Pakistan ready to engage in dialogue for resolution of all disputes DNA TEHRAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan was prepared to hold talks with India for the sake of regional peace, reiterating that the country desired peace and stability in South Asia. “We want peace… we are ready to engage in dialogue for the resolution of all disputes, including the issue of Kashmir,” the premier said while addressing a joint press conference along with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. FollowingRead More
Pakistanis rejoice as Kuwait resumes work and family visas
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26: Kuwait has ended a 19-year ban on visas for Pakistani citizens. This means Pakistanis can now apply for different types of visas to go to Kuwait, including: Why is this important? Who made this happen? The Kuwaiti government and Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis worked hard to lift the ban. Final Benefit: This is great news for Pakistanis who want to work, do business, or visit family in Kuwait—it opens new doors for jobs, trade, and travel!
ISSI hosts special event to celebrate “Africa Day 2025”
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) organized a special event to celebrate “Africa Day 2025.” The speakers included: Director General ISSI Amb. Sohail Mahmood; Chairman BoG, ISSI, Amb. Khalid Mahmood; Guest of Honour, Additional Foreign Secretary (Africa), Amb. Hamid Asghar Khan; Keynote Speaker, Dean of African Corps/Amb. of Morocco, H.E. Mohammad Karmoune, and Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan. In a video recorded message Amb. Amna Baloch, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, shared her perspective on Pakistan-AfricaRead More
PM Shehbaz begins two-day visit to Iran for bilateral talks
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Iran on Monday for a two-day official visit, marking the second leg of his four-nation diplomatic tour after Türkiye aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and bilateral ties. Upon arrival at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, the prime minister was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The welcome ceremony featured a decorated contingent of the Iranian army presenting a guard of honour to the Pakistani premier. Senior diplomats, including the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan and the Pakistani ambassador to Iran, were also present atRead More
FinMin Aurangzeb hints at tax relief for salaried class
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has signalled tax relief for the salaried class, saying the upcoming federal budget — set to be presented on June 10 — will include measures to ease the financial burden on salaried individuals. Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Monday, the finance minister said the government is actively working to reduce the tax burden on salaried persons, adding that their income is taxed as soon as it is credited into their accounts. He stressed the need for a strategic direction in the budget,Read More
The Gaza humanitarian crisis
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions. With thousands of lives lost, basic infrastructure decimated, and an entire population trapped in dire conditions, the world is witnessing one of the most urgent humanitarian emergencies of our time. Yet, the international response, especially from powerful nations like the United States, has been inadequate and, at times, complicit in prolonging the suffering. The densely populated Gaza Strip, home to over two million people, has long been under siege. But the recent escalation in violence has intensified the suffering to anRead More