Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Saudi delegation explores new investment opportunities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP/DNA):A high-level Saudi trade delegation, led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud, attended the Saudi–Pakistan Joint Business Council meeting here on Wednesday. The session focused on expanding bilateral trade, investment, and business partnerships across key economic sectors under the Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s investment-led growth framework, said a press release issued here. The meeting was organized under the Saudi–Pakistan Joint Business Council with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Ministry of Commerce. The Saudi delegation included senior business representatives fromRead More
Pakistan, Egypt enjoy excellent relations: Asif
Defence Minister condemns killing of innocent people in Gaza News Desk ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that Pakistan and Egypt enjoy excellent brotherly relations based on mutual respect, shared faith, and deep-rooted historical ties. He expressed these views while speaking at a reception held to mark the 52nd Anniversary of the Egyptian Armed Forces Day at a local hotel in Islamabad. The event was attended by senior civil and military officials, diplomats, and members of the Egyptian community. On the occasion, Air Commodore Ahmed Hallal, Defence AttachéRead More
Afghan neighboring states oppose US desire
News Desk KABUL: Afghanistan’s regional neighbours appeared to unite against US President Donald Trump’s stated aim of taking over the Bagram military base near Kabul, according to a statement released after they met in Moscow. The “Moscow Format” meeting on Afghanistan — the seventh such event hosted by Russia but attended for the first time by the Taliban administration’s foreign minister — included India and Pakistan. The 10 nations also included Russia, China and Iran, as well as Central Asian countries. In a joint statement released by Russia’s foreign ministryRead More
PODA, Health Dept promote SRHR and climate awareness
MANDI BAHAUDDIN, OCT 8 /DNA/ – PODA, in collaboration with the District Health and Population Department, organized a workshop on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and climate resilience in observance of the anniversary of the 8th October earthquake. The workshop aimed to strengthen understanding among Basic Health Unit (BHU) staff on how climate challenges affect community health and gender equality. The activity is part of the project Reduce Early Marriages to Enhance Gender Equality, supported by the Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad. The participants of the workshop unanimously committedRead More
PM, Army Chief attend funeral of martyred officers in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, OCT 8 /DNA/ – Funeral prayer of Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq (age: 39 years, resident of District Rawalpindi) and Major Tayyab Rahat (age: 33 years, resident of District Rawalpindi) who were amongst those 11 brave sons of soil who embraced martyrdom in Orakzai District during an intelligence based operation against Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij, was offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, Federal Ministers, military and civilRead More
Ukrainian forces arrest Indian national fighting for Russia
KYIV: Ukrainian forces have arrested an Indian national allegedly fighting on behalf of the Russian army. According to foreign media, the individual was taken into custody on the battlefield and is reported to be from the Indian state of Gujarat. In a video released by the Ukrainian authorities, the youth claimed he had travelled to Russia for education. He was later arrested in a drug-related case and, to avoid imprisonment, joined the Russian military. Reports said that several Indian citizens have enlisted in the Russian army and are taking partRead More