Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
UK opens prestigious fellowship applications for Pakistani leaders
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2: /DNA/ – The British High Commission is now accepting applications for its prestigious Chevening Fellowships, a gateway to world-class learning aimed at future leaders who wish to make a positive difference to Pakistan. The Chevening South Asian Journalism Programme Fellowship, hosted by the University of Westminster, is an intensive eight-week experience tailored for seasoned journalists from South Asia. Fellows will sharpen their professional skills, explore the UK’s dynamic media landscape, and build lasting regional networks. The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship offers a transformativeRead More
20 people missing after deadly Indonesia protests
JAKARTA, SEPT 2 (AFP/APP): At least 20 people were missing after violent protests sparked in Indonesia by lavish perks for lawmakers that have come to include anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday. At least six people have been killed since protests rocked Southeast Asia’s biggest economy last week, intensified by footage spreading of the killing of a young delivery driver by a paramilitary police unit. “As of September 1, there were 23 reports of missing persons. After the search and verification process, 20 missing persons remain unfound,” theRead More
Key outcomes and agreements of the SCO summit
The summit resulted in the signing of over twenty documents, with the Tianjin Declaration serving as the central political outcome. A major achievement was the approval of a Development Strategy for 2026–2035, which outlines the long-term priorities for the SCO’s growth over the next decade. This new strategy is a testament to the organization’s commitment to adapting to changing global circumstances. Economically, a pivotal decision was made to establish an SCO Development Bank, a proposal that had been under discussion for a decade. This bank is aimed at boosting infrastructureRead More
Four terrorists killed in FC lines attack: RPO
BANNU, SEP 2 (DNA): At least four terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with police and Frontier Constabulary after the former attacked the FC lines here on Tuesday morning. Sajjad Khan, Regional Police Officer (RPO), told the media here that five policemen also sustained injuries in firing by the Fitna Khwaraj terrorists. He said counter operation was launched after terrorists backed by suicide bombers tried to infiltrate the FC lines. He said DPO Saleem Abbas was leading the operation inside the FC lines. Sajjad said the operation wasRead More
Chevening fellowships applications open
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 /DNA/ – The British High Commission is now accepting applications for its prestigious Chevening Fellowships, a gateway to world-class learning aimed at future leaders who wish to make a positive difference to Pakistan. The Chevening South Asian Journalism Programme Fellowship, hosted by the University of Westminster, is an intensive eight-week experience tailored for seasoned journalists from South Asia. Fellows will sharpen their professional skills, explore the UK’s dynamic media landscape, and build lasting regional networks. The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship offersRead More
Uzbekistan celebrates 34th Independence Day
Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD – On the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev hosted a reception, celebrating the nation’s progress and its strengthening ties with Pakistan. The event, attended by Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi and other distinguished guests, showcased Uzbekistan’s economic and social achievements, underscoring its commitment to a “New Uzbekistan.” Ambassador Tukhtaev highlighted Uzbekistan’s remarkable economic transformation under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The country’s economy has been growing at over 6% annually, with the GDP doubling to $115 billion last year and projectedRead More