Saturday, August 30th, 2025
PM Shehbaz to present regional strategy at SCO summit in China
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 /DNA/ – At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of China, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, will lead a delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) and the SCO CHS Plus meeting in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The SCO CHS Summit will bring together Heads of State and Government from SCO member States, including Pakistan, Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The SCO CHS Plus meeting, held in an expandedRead More
PM Shehbaz touches down in China to attend SCO summit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reached China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State Meeting in Tianjin. The premier is set to attend the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Fascism in World War II in Beijing as well. During the visit, he will meet President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to enhance regional cooperation, strengthen multilateralism and advance shared goals for peace and prosperity. Earlier, the PM wrote in a post on X: “I look forward to meeting HE PresidentRead More
PINS launches Sunday MRI services for patient convenience
LAHORE, AUG 30 (DNA): The Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS) on Saturday has taken another significant step for patient welfare by launching MRI testing services on Sundays. According to a spokesperson, Executive Director PINS, Professor Dr. Asif Bashir said the initiative would not only save patients valuable time but also spare them the heavy financial burden of seeking such services in the private sector. He added that under the Health Vision of Chief Minister (CM) Punjab, maximum facilities were being ensured for patients, with this development, PINS has become theRead More
Mohsin Naqvi meets Saudi ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave on Saturday, where he was warmly received by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki. During the meeting, Minister Naqvi expressed gratitude to the Government of Saudi Arabia and Ambassador Al-Malki for their sincere, brotherly, and effective role during times of tension between Pakistan and India. He remarked that Saudi Arabia has always stood firmly by Pakistan, whether in times of war or peace, and that bilateral relations have consistently withstoodRead More
President Zardari approves Land Port Authority Act
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari has given his assent to the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill, 2025; thus, with his approval, the bill has now become an act of the Parliament. “The enactment paves the way for the establishment of the Pakistan Land Port Authority, a statutory body mandated to facilitate the movement of goods and people across border crossing points. The Authority will serve as a central platform for inter-agency coordination, ensuring efficient trade and passenger movement at land ports,” President Secretariat Press Wing said inRead More
Rashid Khan’s brother dies, Pakistan team offers condolences
Afghanistan’s star all-rounder Rashid Khan suffered a personal loss as his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari, passed away. Players from both Afghanistan and Pakistan extended their prayers and condolences, with the Pakistan cricket team paying tribute after their opening match in the tri-nation T20 series. Pakistan team pays tribute after T20I opener The news of Rashid Khan’s brother’s death emerged shortly after the first T20 of the tri-nation series, where Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs. Despite his grief, Rashid stepped onto the field and lifted his team’s moraleRead More