BEIJING, SEPT 2: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing, where the two leaders expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, President Putin said Russia enjoys excellent relations with Pakistan and looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties further. He noted that Pakistan is currently facing a natural calamity and expressed sorrow over the losses caused by recent floods. Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to enhance relations withRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 /DNA/ – Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the magnificent celebrations held across the country in connection with Ashra Rehmat-ul-Lil-Alameen ﷺ marking the blessed birth anniversary and the 1500th year of the advent of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In his message, the Chairman Senate paid rich tribute to the people of Pakistan for commemorating the occasion with profound devotion, reverence, and unparalleled enthusiasm. He stated that the birth of the Holy Prophet ﷺ is a source ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 /DNA/ – Chief of Staff Bahrian Defence Force Lt General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi called on Chief of the Naval Staff  Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, Chief of Staff Bahrian Defence Force was received by the Naval Chief. During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, focusing on regional maritime security and prospects for deepening cooperation in defence, training and joint maritime security operations. Admiral Naveed Ashraf underscored Pakistan Navy’s efforts to promote maritimeRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2: /DNA/ – A high-level delegation of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) comprising Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Deputy DG Enforcement, Dr. Anam Fatma,  ADC-G Sahibzada Mohammad Yousuf,  DG Audit and Accounts, Nazia Abrar, and Waseem Malik from Karandaz visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held an important meeting with ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, and Executive Members to deliberate on the introduction of a cashless economy in Islamabad and the expansion of theRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 2 (APP/DNA): Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Tuesday said that the name of Pakistan would remain alive and eternal, crediting the nation’s survival and defense to the sacrifices of the armed forces and martyrs. Addressing the National Assembly, he said Pakistan’s defense was acknowledged worldwide. “The powerful is not the one who captures others’ land but the one who protects his own honor, life, property, and country,” he said. He paid rich tribute to the collective sacrifices of the armed forces and the people for theRead More