Monday, September 8th, 2025
4 judges term SC full court meeting ‘stamp of approval’
News Desk ISLAMABAD, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – In yet another letter highlighting the rift within the judiciary, four Supreme Court (SC) judges expressed their reservations on Monday regarding the process being adopted for the review and approval of Supreme Court Rules 2025. They dubbed the full court meeting, called for this purpose today, a mere “stamp of approval” for the rules, which they said were already decided and unilaterally approved. The letter addressed to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, was sentRead More
ISSI concludes MoU with China’s leading think-tank SIIS
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – Further deepening its international partnerships, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) to institutionalise and deepen academic collaboration. SIIS is one of China’s leading think-tanks with a strong global reputation for policy-oriented research. The MoU was signed on 2 September 2025 in Shanghai, on the sidelines of the “High-level Seminar on Development and Cooperation between China and South Asian Countries” that brought together scholars, experts, and policymakers to deliberate onRead More
US, Pakistan firms sign metals MoU at PM House
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – Embassy Islamabad Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Zach Harkenrider accompanied a delegation led by U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO) at Prime Minister House today. Speaking about the MOU signing, Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker said, “This signing is yet another example of the strength of the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship that will benefit both countries.” USSM, based in the U.S. state of Missouri, is focused on producing and recycling critical minerals, which the U.S.Read More
UAE naval commander meets PAF chief to enhance defense collaboration
RAWALPINDI, 8 SEPT /DNA/ – Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting focused on evolving regional security dynamics, with both sides exploring fresh avenues of engagement through joint training initiatives and deeper military-to-military cooperation. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff expounded his vision to transform PAF into a modern, agile and technology-driven Air Force through state-of-the-art upgradation programmes in cyber,Read More
Palestine welcomes Spain’s call for immediate Gaza ceasefire
RAMALLAH, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine welcomes the advanced Spanish position announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez regarding maximizing efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire, protect and provide relief to civilians, increase support to them through UNRWA, halt the crimes of genocide, displacement, and annexation, and support European and international efforts to achieve peace, implement the two-state solution, and protect it from the risks of annexation and settlement. While the Ministry once again commends the positions of theRead More
Niaz support becomes first globally to educate children of parents with disabilities
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 8 /DNA/ – Building on the success of its groundbreaking customized wheelchair initiative, Niaz Support, in partnership with Subah Sehar Foundation USA, has become the first organization in the world dedicated exclusively to educating the non-disabled children of parents with disabilities (PWDs). For years, Niaz Support has been recognized for transforming mobility and dignity through customized wheelchairs. That initiative mobilised thousands of individuals across Pakistan. Today, together with Subah Sehar Foundation USA, Niaz Support expands its impact by ensuring that the children of PWDs – often overlooked –Read More