Friday, November 14th, 2025
APJCCI delegation meets Azerbaijani Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, H.E. Khazar Farhadov, has said that trade and business relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan will continue to grow stronger with time, and that the Azerbaijan Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (APJCCI) can play a vital role in this regard. He expressed these views during a meeting with a high-level APJCCI delegation led by Chairman Mr. Zafar Bakhtawari at the Azerbaijani Embassy.During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the ongoing efforts and new initiatives aimedRead More
Pakistan will not hold talks with any terrorist group: FO
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi asserted on Friday that Pakistan had never eschewed dialogue with any government in Kabul but would not hold talks with any terrorist groups. “Pakistan has never eschewed dialogue with any government in Kabul. However, Pakistan will not hold dialogue with any terrorist groups, be it Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA),” he said while addressing his weekly press briefing. “The third round of talks with the Afghan Taliban regime concluded on November 7 in Istanbul,” he said, expressingRead More
Democracy in Pakistan
JALAL-UD-DIN Democracy is the system of governance in which most of the power lies in the hands of the people. It allows citizens to elect their leaders. Democracy is based on the principles such as free and fair election, the rule of law, protection of fundamental rights etc. The ancient Athens firstly adopted the democratic system which they called as direct democracy in 5th century. Pakistan was established in 1947 on democratic ideals, despite this Pakistan had a complex and turbulent relationship with democracy. The country has faced many politicalRead More
Korea launches global youth ‘Vibe with us’ challenge
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea has launched a global public diplomacy initiative titled the “Vibe with us” Relay Challenge, aimed at fostering empathy, hope, and cross-cultural understanding among youth worldwide including in Pakistan. The initiative seeks to highlight the challenges confronting today’s younger generation, such as economic inequality, shrinking opportunities, generational divides, loneliness, and social isolation. Through the campaign, the Korean government hopes to encourage young people across borders to share messages of solidarity, comfort, and inspiration. The “Vibe withRead More
Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl first in second Sri Lanka ODI
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Pakistan’s ODI captain, Shaheen Afridi, has been ruled out of the second ODI after falling ill with the flu. “Shaheen is unwell, and Faheem also misses out. Abrar Ahmed and Wasim Jr come in,” stand-in skipper Salman Ali Agha said at the toss. Originally slated for Thursday, today’s and the last match were rescheduled after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed continuation of theRead More
UK, Pakistan strengthen ties at royal event
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, to welcome guests to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s 77th birthday in Islamabad. The celebration followed an important year for the UK-Pakistan relationship. It saw connectivity between the two countries improve with the lifting of the air safety ban on Pakistani airlines, leading to PIA’s first flight to Manchester in 5 years. This year also saw the UK introduce eVisas for students and workers, making travel easier and strengthening ties. 2025 alsoRead More