By Malik Faisal Munir / DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that the Pakistan-Saudi defense agreement is a major achievement in the country’s history, for which the government, the armed forces, and the entire nation deserve congratulations. He said Pakistan is gaining recognition for its positive role in the world and is moving forward on the path of progress and prosperity. In such times, every patriotic citizen has a duty to contribute to the country’s development. Speaking about sports patronage, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain saidRead More

“Cessation of hostilities and return to diplomacy remain the ONLY path for achieving sustainable peace,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council which met in an emergency session on Monday. The 15-member body met under its agenda item on “Threats to International Peace and Security”, following receipt of a letter from Estonia informing the Council that, on 19 September, three Russian Federation MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian air space. Referencing the intensifying attacks by Russia on Ukraine and reported casualties insideRead More

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has extended warm greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince, and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the celebration of their National Day. In an exclusive interview with APP, the Governor said the day symbolizes Saudi Arabia’s unity, sovereignty, and national pride. He added that the recently signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) has further elevated bilateral relations. The landmark accord, he stressed, will strengthen security, economic, and investment cooperation between PakistanRead More

By Nazir Siyal KARACHI: A World Bank mission praised the Government of Sindh for the successful implementation of the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project (SFERP), jointly executed by the Sindh Irrigation Department and the Planning & Development Department. Launched after the devastating 2022 floods, the project has rehabilitated key infrastructure, restored livelihoods, and strengthened Sindh’s disaster response capacity. The delegation, led by Ms. Catherine Signe Tovey, Practice Manager for Urban, Resilience, and Land, noted that Sindh completed the project ahead of schedule and with high quality standards, adopting a “buildRead More

The conference was attended by esteemed guests, including Abid Saleem Qureshi, Commissioner Sukkur Division, as the Chief Guest, alongside Mufti Muhammad Ibrahim Qadri. Other dignitaries present included Prof. Ghulam Hussain Manganhar, Sobia Falak Rao, Assistant Commissioner Sukkur City, and Col. Ghulam Mustafa Odho from 11 22 Rescue. During the conference, Mufti Muhammad Ibrahim Qadri emphasized the significance of Seerat Nabi SAW, highlighting the importance of adopting the Prophet’s teachings in daily life. The event aimed to inspire the young participants to become kind, humble, and generous individuals by following theRead More