Monday, September 15th, 2025
Pakistan, Jordan to strengthen parliamentary cooperation
ISLAMABAD, SEP 15 (DNA) – Ambassador Misbah Khar, Special Envoy for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Islamabad and held an important meeting with His Excellency Mr. Maan Abdel Fattah Khreisat, Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan. During the meeting, Ambassador Misbah Khar briefed the Jordanian Ambassador on the vision, aims, and objectives of the newly established Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), an international forum conceived to provide a unique platform for dialogue and cooperation among Speakers of ParliamentsRead More
PM Shehbaz lands in Qatar to attend Arab-Islamic emergency summit on Israeli atrocity
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday landed in Qatar to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic summit being held in Doha. Qatar’s Minister of Culture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival in Doha. The summit, co-sponsored by Pakistan, has been convened in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Doha and the escalating developments in Palestine following Israeli attempts to occupy Gaza, expand settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displace the Palestinians. The Arab-Islamic summit isRead More
Saudi airline Flyadeal expands operations from Riyadh to Islamabad, Peshawar, Sialkot
KARACHI, SEP 15 (APP/DNA): Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, flyadeal has expanded its Pakistan operations with the launch of non-stop scheduled flights from Riyadh to Islamabad, Peshawar and Sialkot. The new routes from the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were introduced over a three-day period. Cake-cutting celebrations marked each inaugural flight on arrival in the newly added destinations with crew joining airline and airport officials in the festivities. In addition, an early morning traditional water salute welcomed flight F3 651 to Islamabad with pilots proudly waving both countries’Read More
Russians can now travel to China without a visa
MOSCOW, SEP 15 (DNA): Starting Monday Russian citizens with a regular foreign passport can visit China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. The visa-free policy is part of a two-year trial program, valid until September 14, 2026. According to the Chinese Consulate, the rule applies to travel for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Visas are still required for work, study, journalism, and transport-related jobs. The Russian Embassy in China announced that there are no limits on how many times Russian citizens can enter China orRead More
High-Speed Rail to Cut Islamabad–Rawalpindi Travel to 20 Minutes
DNA ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a modern high-speed rail project that will connect Islamabad and Rawalpindi, reducing travel time between the twin cities to just 20 minutes. The initiative is expected to save time and fuel, ease traffic congestion, and provide residents with a fast and affordable transportation option. The decision was made during a high-level meeting on Monday chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, along with senior officials including the Federal Interior Secretary, Secretary ofRead More
Eco-Tourism at its finest: Ethiopia’s Wanchi leads Africa’s Green Travel Revival
Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula Ethiopia, long known as the Cradle of Humanity, is rising as a unique global tourism destination—inviting the world to explore its ancient roots, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant culture. Among its many treasures, Wanchi, a breathtaking eco-tourism site in the Oromia region, stands out as a symbol of Ethiopia’s new tourism vision: one that blends natural beauty, community participation, and sustainable development. At the heart of this transformation is Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, whose nationwide tourism initiatives—including “Dine for Nation” (launched in 2020) and “DineRead More