of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani met with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian By Faisal Munir / DNA ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani met with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian during his official visit to Pakistan. The meeting focused on enhancing parliamentary cooperation, regional developments, and matters of mutual interest. Welcoming the Iranian president, both Pakistani leaders reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Iran, built on shared history, culture, and brotherhood. SpeakerRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to further broaden bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral ties in wide-ranging and mutually beneficial areas. This was discussed during a meeting between the visiting President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, and President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan‑e‑Sadr, today. Welcoming President Pezeshkian, President Zardari said that Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal relations which are based on shared religion, culture and mutual respect. The two leaders exchangedRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 3 /DNA/ – Today, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, oversaw the dispatch of Pakistan’s 17th consignment of humanitarian aid to Gaza, consisting of 100 tons of vital supplies, including food, ready-to-eat meals, powdered milk, and medical equipment. This relief effort is part of Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, who continue to endure extreme suffering amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since October 2023, Pakistan has sent multiple consignments of humanitarian aid to Gaza, totalling 1,615 tons of relief goods. ThisRead More

Nazir Siyal / DNA KARACHI, AUG 3: Following the recovery of Rs16 billion by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) amid revelations of massive financial irregularities, the Sindh Local Government and Town Planning Department has issued formal instructions to all districts to appear in upcoming PAC sessions with complete financial documentation. The recovery, stemming from audit reports exposing widespread embezzlement across government departments, has prompted a sweeping accountability drive targeting Union Councils throughout Sindh. According to the official circular, the PAC has released a comprehensive audit schedule focusing on multiple fiscalRead More

BAGH, AUG 3: Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s AJK President Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi was arrested from Samahni, police confirmed on Sunday. According to officials, arrest warrants had been issued for Niazi in a case related to the riots of May 9, 2023.