Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
HPV vaccination campaign reviewed in Sialkot
SIALKOT, Sep 23 (APP/DNA):A meeting of the District Health Authority (DHA) was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Executive Officer Dr Muhammad Aslam Chaudhary to review the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. Provincial Technical Officer WHO Punjab Dr Imran Qureshi, DSV Sialkot and the EPI focal person attended the meeting. The participants discussed the campaign in detail and shared their observations. Dr Aslam Chaudhary said the HPV vaccination campaign is an important step to protect girls against cervical cancer. He added that the initiative would help reduce futureRead More
Commander Bahrain National Guard visits air headquarters
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 /DNA/ – General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting both sides reaffirmed their resolve for sustained defence cooperation, placing special emphasis on joint training initiatives and deeper collaboration within the aviation industry. Chief of the Air Staff extended a warm welcome to the esteemed guest, as he briefed the visiting dignitary on the recent advancements of PakistanRead More
Pakistan, ASEAN pledge to boost trade, economic ties
ISLAMABAD, SEP 23 (DNA): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan hosted Ambassadors of 07 ASEAN member states at the Ministry of Commerce here Tuesday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to expand trade, investment, and people-to-people links with Southeast Asia. The meeting was attended by the Ambassadors and senior diplomats of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam and Myanmar, underscoring the breadth of ASEAN representation in Islamabad. Welcoming the Ambassadors, Jam Kamal Khan said Pakistan aimed not only to increase bilateral trade but also to build comprehensive, long-term partnerships in technology,Read More
France extends €500,000 support for flood-affected communities in Pakistan
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 /DNA/ – French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey has reaffirmed France’s solidarity with Pakistan as devastating floods once again hit parts of the country in 2025, severely affecting communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other regions. Speaking at an event organized with ACTED, one of France’s major NGOs working in Pakistan, Ambassador Galey highlighted France’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in times of crisis. Recalling the tragic circumstances of the ongoing flood season, which claimed lives and damaged key infrastructure, water and sanitation systems,Read More
Russia warns U.S. against any attempt to take Bagram airbase
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 23 (DNA) – Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has warned the U.S. against any attempt to retake Bagram airbase following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports. “Moscow doubts that the US will decide to invade Afghanistan to return the Bagram air base, as the results for Washington could be disastrous,” Kabulov told RIA Novosti on Monday. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump said on Sept. 21 that ‘bad things’ will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram air base. China has also criticizedRead More
32 dengue cases reported in 24 hours, over 2,000 inspections in ICT
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 /DNA/ – The district administration of Islamabad has intensified its dengue control campaign as 32 new dengue cases were confirmed in the federal capital during the past 24 hours, while anti-dengue teams carried out 2,079 inspections across different parts of the city. According to the latest dengue surveillance report, out of the newly reported cases, 20 patients were identified in rural areas and 12 in urban localities of Islamabad. The administration confirmed that surveillance teams are actively engaged in both preventive measures and enforcement of standard operatingRead More