Monday, June 16th, 2025
XXXI Minsk Int’l Film Festival Listapad will be held from Oct 31 to Nov 7
DNA MINSK: The organizers are the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, the Minsk City Executive Committee and the National Film Studio Belarusfilm. Every year, the film forum brings together famous cultural figures, film industry professionals, and film lovers from many countries around the world. The main goal of the film festival is to develop and strengthen creative contacts, exchange experiences and ideas between cinematographers from its participating countries. The program includes not only film contests, but also out-of-competition and retrospective screenings, meetings with famous filmmakers, press conferences,Read More
ISSI hosts high-level Chinese communist party delegation
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted Roundtable with Chinese delegation comprising senior officials from the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC). The participants from Pakistan side included eminent practitioners and academics. The discussion focused on the evolving global order, regional developments, China’s role in the Global South, and ways to advance CPEC and further strengthen the Pakistan-China ‘All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’. It also highlighted the importance of forging robust people-to-people ties through enhanced engagement with theRead More
PM launches PIMEC 2025 to boost Pakistan’s maritime economy
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – Soft launch of 2nd edition of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) was held at Islamabad. Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Upon arrival, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf received the Chief Guest. PIMEC-2025 is scheduled to be held from 3-6 November 2025 at Karachi Expo Centre. While addressing at the ceremony, the Chief Guest appreciated Pakistan Navy for taking initiative to exhibit potential of Pakistan’s maritime sector through PIMEC.Read More
GB Chief Minister highlights peace, investment potential to UBG
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, has stated that Gilgit-Baltistan is an ideal region for investment compared to other areas of the country. It is the most peaceful region in Pakistan. There are vast opportunities for investment in key sectors such as power, minerals, agriculture, and tourism. He made these remarks during a meeting yesterday with a delegation of the United Business Group (UBG) led by S.M. Tanveer. He said the government is providing every possible support to investors and has undertaken special reformsRead More
UK appoints first woman head of MI6 spy service
Appointment of Blaise Metreweli comes at time when work of our intelligence services has never been more vital, says Starmer LONDON, JUN 16 – The UK government has appointed the first-ever woman to head its MI6 spy service as the country faces “threats on an unprecedented scale”, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. The MI6 Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) achieved global fame through Ian Fleming’s fictional agent James Bond. Blaise Metreweli will be the 18th head of the service, Starmer’s Downing Street office said in a statement. “The historicRead More
Iran ready for talks if Israel halts attacks, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16: As the conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv enters its fourth day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that Iran was willing to return to the negotiation table if Israel refrains from further strikes, citing direct communication with his Iranian counterpart after the initial exchange of hostilities. “Iran’s Foreign Minister [Abbas Araghchi] told me that if Israel does not carry out another attack, they are prepared to return to the negotiating table,” Dar said while speaking on the Senate floor. “We conveyedRead More