Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Uzbekistan doubles weekly flights to Islamabad to boost ties
ISLAMABAD/TASHKENT, SEPT 10 /DNA/ – Uzbekistan and Pakistan continue to strengthen their friendly relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors. In this process, transport and logistics, particularly air connectivity, play a crucial role. As part of efforts to deepen ties, enhance economic diplomacy, and boost tourism cooperation, Uzbekistan Airways is increasing the number of regular flights between the two countries. Starting 28 October 2025, the frequency of flights on “Tashkent-Islamabad-Tashkent” route will be doubled – from once a week to two flights per week. Currently, Uzbekistan Airways operates flights twiceRead More
Auditor General of Pakistan pays farewell call on President
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Auditor General of Pakistan, Muhammad Ajmal Gondal Wednesday paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president appreciated the reforms introduced by the Auditor General’s office to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery, and commended its constitutional role in strengthening financial discipline and accountability, a Presidency’s news release said. He stressed the importance of adopting modern practices, including technology-based audits, to further enhance fiscal governance and curb corruption. Gondal briefed the President on key initiatives taken during his tenure, including impact audits,Read More
Pakistan greatly values its brotherly ties with Bahrain: President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan greatly values its brotherly ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain, which are rooted in history, shared faith, and close people-to-people bonds. The president was speaking to General Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister for Interior of Bahrain, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president appreciated the existing cooperation between the two countries, including the visa abolition agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, and expressed hope for enhanced collaboration in security, immigration, counterterrorism, and narcoticsRead More
Deputy PM Dar, Azeri FM discuss bilateral and regional ties
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today spoke with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov. The two leaders discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest and followed up on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent meeting with President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. They also reviewed recent regional & international developments, and reaffirmed the commitment to further deepen multifaceted partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Greece, Hungary, EU envoys present credentials to President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, SEP 10 (DNA): Ambassador-designate of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) Eleni Porichi; Ambassador-designate of the European Union Raimundas Karobalis and Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Hungary Dr. Zoltan Varga, presented their credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari at a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The president felicitated the ambassadors on assuming their responsibilities and expressed confidence that their presence in Pakistan would contribute to stronger diplomatic engagement and closer cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Earlier, on their arrival, the envoys were presented with the guard of honour byRead More
UAE president says Israel’s criminal attack violated Qatar’s sovereignty, int’l laws
DOHA: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Doha and met Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday to discuss the strong ties between the two countries and the repercussions of the Israeli attack on Qatari territory, Khaleej Times reported. The meeting took place at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, during the UAE ruler’s visit to Qatar. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s resolute solidarity with Qatar and its steadfast support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and theRead More

