Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Shehbaz Sharif briefs Malaysian PM on Gaza peace deal participation
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, this evening. While thanking the leadership and people of Malaysia for the warm hospitality extended during his recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the understandings reached during the visit particularly regarding the export of halal meat and other mutually beneficial areas have elevated the Pakistan–Malaysia relations to new heights. The two leaders also discussed regional developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Prime MinisterRead More
Pakistan urges NAM action on Kashmir, Palestine at Uganda summit
ISLAMABAD, OCT 8: /DNA/ – Pakistan took part in the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held on 15–16 October 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.” The meeting was preceded by a Senior Officials Meeting from 13–14 October 2025. The Pakistani delegation was led by Special Secretary (UN) Nabeel Munir. At the Plenary Session of the Ministerial Meeting, the Special Secretary delivered national statements, emphasizing NAM’s vital role in promoting peace and development amid global challenges—including the unresolved disputes ofRead More
Naqvi reviews progress on Islamabad’s T-Chowk Flyover project
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the T-Chowk Flyover project early in the morning and reviewed the ongoing development work on the mega project. He inspected the quality and pace of construction activities. He was informed that 100% of the piling, pile cap, and girder casting work has been completed, while 60% of the protective wall construction is finished.Expressing satisfaction over the progress, Mohsin Naqvi instructed that a comprehensive completion plan be devised keeping in view the future expansion of the GT Road. He directedRead More
Great Britain edges Pakistan 3-2 for third place in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, OCT 18 /DNA/ – Great Britain edged past Pakistan 3–2 in a thrilling 3rd/4th position match at the 13th Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia. Both teams displayed high-intensity hockey and kept the crowd on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Pakistan started confidently and found the back of the net through captain Hannan Shahid, who led from the front with a well-taken goal. Muhammad Sufyan Khan later added another for Pakistan, keeping the contest alive. However, Great Britain responded strongly, as Caden, Michael,Read More
Pakistan tackles one of Asia’s highest breast cancer rates
ICCI Holds Annual Pink Ribbon Session to Promote Awareness on Breast Cancer: Wajiha Qamar Lauds Chamber’s Lead Role in Social Responsibility Lt. Gen® Nigar Johar stresses collective actions to build a productive society and a productive Pakistan ICCI President launches Pink Shield Initiative to promote early detection and support for needy patients ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/ – Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, has said that the government is fully cognizant of the severity of the spread of breast cancer and is taking all necessary measuresRead More
Sharm el-Sheikh and the Shadows of History
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History, when it repeats itself, does so with a painful consistency. The recent peace agreement signed between Israel and Palestine in Sharm el-Sheikh, though welcomed by many as a diplomatic triumph, raises more questions than it answers. The gathering of world leaders, including the President of the United States, lent the event a ceremonial weight; yet, the conspicuous absence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu overshadowed the symbolism of unity that such moments usually intend to convey. In international diplomacy, gestures often carry greater significance thanRead More