Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Rich tributes paid to the Philippines’ 127th declaration
DG Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Irfan Soomro spoke on Pakistan-Philippines bilateral relations and 127th declaration of country Nazir Siyal KARACHI, JUN 17 /DNA/ – The 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence was commemorated by The Honorary Council General of Phillipines in Karachi Dr. Imran Yousuf S.I led by the Ambassador Emmanuel R Fernandez Philippines embassy in Islamabad along with his spouse Mme. Alicia Kalaw-Fernandez hosted a grand reception here in Karachi. A large number of dignitaries, ambassadors, diplomats, Pakistani officials, diplomatic corps, Journalists community, civil society representatives,Read More
Portugal National Day celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 17 /DNA/ – The National Day of Portugal was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Islamabad Serena Hotel, with Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister for Professional Education, gracing the occasion as chief guests. The event also commemorated 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Portugal, highlighting the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The guests participated in a cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the strong bilateral ties and shared commitment to further strengthening mutual collaboration in trade, education,Read More
President Zardari praises PAF’s victory over India in aerial conflict
ISLAMABAD, JUN 17 /DNA/ – President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Asif Ali Zardari, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters Islamabad. The visit was aimed at boosting the morale of PAF following its resounding success in defending the aerial frontiers of Pakistan and delivering a decisive response to recent aggression from India. Upon his arrival, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented Guard of Honour to the President.Read More
Pakistan decides to evacuate diplomats’ families, non-essential staff from Iran
ISLAMABAD, JUN 17: Amid heightened regional tensions following the Iran-Israel war, Pakistan has decided to evacuate the families of its diplomats and other non-essential staff stationed in Iran, a senior official at the Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, the FO official said that the families are being relocated as a precautionary measure, while certain members of non-essential diplomatic personnel are also being recalled. However, the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran and its consulates in the country will continue to operate normally, the official clarified, adding that Pakistan’s diplomaticRead More
War no solution, Xi says amid Iran-Israel tensions
Beijing, JUN 17: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on all parties involved in the Iran-Israel conflict to act swiftly to de-escalate tensions and prevent the situation from spiraling further out of control. Speaking against the backdrop of rising hostilities in the region, particularly between Iran and Israel, President Xi stressed that “war is not the solution to any problem” and underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes. “All relevant parties should exercise restraint and take concrete steps to reduce tensions as soon as possible,” XiRead More
President Zardari emphasizes welfare of common man in federal budget
ISLAMABAD, JUN 17 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif acalled on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The meeting discussed the prevailing political and economic situation in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal,Federal Minister for law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar and Senator Saleem Manviwalla were also present during the meeting. During the meeting, the Prime Minister briefed the President on his recent official visit to the United Arab Emirates and also shared key featuresRead More