Friday, August 15th, 2025
Pakistan Navy unveils cutting-edge Hangor-Class Submarine in China
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15 /DNA/ – The launching ceremony of submarine PNS/M MANGRO (Desig) was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Project-2, Vice Admiral Abdul Samad graced the occasion as Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, Chief Guest stressed the significance of maritime security amid region’s current geo-strategic dynamics. He reaffirmed that Pakistan Navy remains fully committed to defend national interests while fostering a secure and cooperative maritime environment. Referring to HANGOR Class Submarines, he highlighted that their cutting-edge weaponryRead More
PM, Bangladesh envoy discuss bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15 (DNA) — Prime Minister of Pakistan on Friday received the High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, H.E. Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, for a courtesy call, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to further enhancing relations with Dhaka. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the growing engagement between the two countries across political, economic, and cultural spheres. He fondly recalled his warm and productive interactions with H.E. Dr. Mohammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, including their last meeting on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit inRead More
High-level Ethiopian delegation arrives in Pakistan to launch ‘Plant Fraternity’ initiative
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15 /DNA/ – A high-level delegation of government officials and climate experts from Ethiopia arrived in Karachi on Friday to launch the “Plant Fraternity” initiative in various cities of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Upon their arrival at Jinnah International Airport, the delegation was warmly welcomed by H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to Pakistan, and H.E. Ibrahim Khalid Tawab, the Honorary Consul in Karachi, alongside officials from the Ethiopian Airlines and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation isRead More
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) observed across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: Across the country, processions and majalis were held to mark the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the martyrs of Karbala with reverence. Security was heightened, with roads sealed and events monitored closely. Lahore: 12,000 Police Personnel Deployed Punjab Police have been placed on high alert for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain and the concluding day of the Urs of Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri to ensure the peaceful and secure conduct of processions, gatherings, and ceremonies. Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar said allRead More
Pakistan’s nuclear programme meant solely for defence: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the country’s nuclear assets are solely for national defence and not intended for any form of nuclear blackmail or coercion. Speaking exclusively with Geo News on Friday, the defence minister said: “We do not threaten anyone with our nuclear capability. It is purely a guarantee of our national security.” While aiming at Indian PM Narendra Modi, Khawaja Asif said: “Modi now sees Pakistan and its military even in his dreams. For him, the idea of war with Pakistan has becomeRead More
Brussels: Protest held outside Indian embassy on India’s independence day
BRUSSELS, AUG 15 /DNA/ – A protest demonstration was held today, Friday, August 15, outside the Indian Embassy in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and also the headquarters of the European Union, on the occasion of India’s Independence Day, which Kashmiris observe as a Black Day. The protest was organized by the Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) and led by its Chairman, Ali Raza Syed. It is worth noting that Kashmiri people from both parts of Kashmir and their compatriots living in other regions of the world observe India’s Independence DayRead More