ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 /DNA/ – The newly-elected members of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) gathered today for a formal group photo session with prominent media figures, marking the successful conclusion of the association’s elections. The event was attended by President Press Club Azhar Jatoi, RISJA Founder Abul Mohi Shah, Chairman Shakil Awan, Sheharyar, Nasir Aslam Raja, Faheem Anwar, and other dignitaries. Newly Elected Office Bearers Announced The following members were elected to lead RISJA for the upcoming term: The newly formed panel received overwhelming support, with 59 members endorsing the leadership team. Commitment to Sports Journalism The elected officialsRead More

Pakistan is currently the only country globally that does not recognize Armenia as a sovereign state.  This stance is rooted in Pakistan’s unwavering support for Azerbaijan in the protracted Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Ali Furqan ISLAMABAD, MAY 27: In a significant diplomatic development, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, announced on Tuesday that Moscow has extended an offer to facilitate the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia.  This initiative aims to remove a longstanding barrier hindering Pakistan’s potential engagement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a Russia-led economicRead More

TEHRAN, MAY 27: /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, visited General Staff Headquarters, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. COAS held meeting with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces. The two military leaders engaged in discussions on the evolving regional security landscape, with particular focus on strengthening bilateral defence ties. Key areas of mutual interest included enhancing military-to-military cooperation, improving security mechanisms along the shared border, and exploring avenues for transforming the border regionsRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 /DNA/ – Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the latest provocative actions by Israeli occupying power as well as illegal settlers that aim to undermine the religious, historical and legal status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a flagrant violation of the international law, and have the potential to further escalate an already volatile situation in the region. Pakistan calls for upholding the sanctity and historical status of the holy sites, and preventing Israel from any further provocations.   Pakistan also stronglyRead More

LAHORE, MAY 27: The Punjab government has approved a significant increase in traffic violation fines — raising them tenfold — in a bid to curb reckless driving and bring discipline to the province’s roads. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on traffic violations and is aimed at addressing persistent issues such as underage driving, overloading, use of mobile phones while driving, and dangerous driving practices, which continue to plague majorRead More

NUSHKI/QUETTA: A police constable providing security to an anti-polio team was martyred while another sustained injuries when unidentified attackers opened fire on them in Nushki, Balochistan, on Tuesday. The incident prompted authorities to temporarily suspend the ongoing polio vaccination campaign in the district. The Pakistan Polio Programme officially commenced its third National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign on Monday, to make Pakistan a polio-free nation. The week-long campaign aims to immunise over 45 million children under five years of age. This effort is seen as a decisive step in the country’sRead More