Fiaz Chaudhry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced that border crossings with Afghanistan would remain closed, citing the security situation, stressing that saving the life of an ordinary Pakistani is more important than the movement of goods or trade. Border crossings between the two countries have remained closed since October 11, following clashes earlier this month that killed dozens on both sides in the worst fighting since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover of Kabul. In his maiden weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi confirmed that the decision follows lastRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Mr. Radoslaw Sikorski paid an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 23-24 October 2025. This visit marked a significant step in strengthening the diplomatic ties between the two States, underscoring their shared commitment to deepening bilateral relations in order to bring about greater peace, stability and economic prosperity to bothRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) convened a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Pakistan’s Climate Negotiation Strategy and Preparations for COP-30.” The session brought together senior policymakers, diplomats, and climate experts, including Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI); Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman Board of Governors ISSI; Mr. Jamil Ahmad, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs at UNEP-Washington; Ms. Nadia Rehman, Member Climate Change, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives; Ms. Sadia Munawar, Deputy Director, MinistryRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – Turning ideas into reality, the National Incubation Center Islamabad (NICI) proudly celebrates the graduation of 23 dynamic startups from its Cohort 2 Incubation Program, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s innovation journey. Over the course of one transformative year, these startups evolved from concept-stage ventures into revenue-generating businesses. Remarkably, 85% of the graduating startups joined NICI with just an idea, and through the center’s robust mentorship, capacity-building, and scale-up programs, they are now creating jobs, building teams, and contributing to Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. NIC Islamabad’s holisticRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met with UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt @JeanTodt. The DPM/FM commended Mr. Todt’s distinguished career in motorsport, philanthropy, & his role in advancing global road safety. The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring safer roads for all citizens, including through collaboration with the UN Road Safety Fund, UNECE, and other relevant agencies.