Friday, November 7th, 2025
Sardar Tahir Mehmood calls for innovation and collaboration to tackle the water crisis
ISLAMABAD, NOV 7 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has stressed that water security is vital for Pakistan’s future, urging innovation-based, climate-resilient solutions and cross-sector collaboration among government institutions, the scientific community, markets, and local communities to address the escalating water crisis. In a statement issued on Friday in connection with Pakistan Water Week 2025, Sardar Tahir Mehmood warned that Pakistan is rapidly transitioning from a water-stressed to a water-scarce country, a shift that poses a significant national security risk. HeRead More
Istanbul talks: Pakistan presents ‘evidence-based’ demands to end cross-border terrorism
ISTANBUL, NOV 7: With intensified efforts to curb cross-border terrorism from neighbouring Afghanistan, Pakistan has presented its “evidence-based, justified and logical” demands to mediators — Turkiye and Qatar — during the third round of talks being held in Istanbul with the Afghan Taliban regime, a Foreign Office spokesperson said. “Yesterday, our talks with the Afghan Taliban regime commenced in Istanbul with the presence and participation of mediators,” FO Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said at a weekly press briefing in Islamabad on Friday. He said the Pakistani delegation handed over evidence-based,Read More
Graduation Ceremony of No 61 Combat Commanders’ Course Held at PAF ACE
ISLAMABAD, NOV 7 /DNA/ – Graduation Ceremony of No 61 Combat Commanders’ Course was held at PAF Aerospacepower Centre of Excellence. Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Asim Rana, Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In his address to graduating officers, the Chief Guest lauded the exceptional dedication, professionalism and perseverance displayed by the course participants. He emphasized that combat readiness remains the cornerstone of PAF’s operational doctrine and that realistic, adaptable & technology-driven training was essential to maintain the Force’s decisive edge. He highlightedRead More
President expresses sorrow over mosque explosion in Jakarta
ISLAMABAD, NOV 7 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic explosion at a school mosque in Jakarta during Friday prayers, which left several people injured. The President conveyed his sympathies to the government and people of Indonesia and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident. President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Indonesia in the fight against terrorism and extremism, noting that Pakistan has itself suffered greatly and rendered immense sacrifices in this struggle. He added that terrorism hasRead More
Pak, Iran pledge to strengthen ties for global peace
Prime Minister fondly recalled the deep-rooted historical, religious, and cultural bonds between the two neighboring countries Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, NOV 7 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening brotherly ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscoring the shared vision of both countries for global peace, regional stability, and unity of the Muslim Ummah. He expressed these views during a meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Islamic Consultative Assembly), who called on him along withRead More