MOSCOW, NOV 19: Russia on Wednesday offered its help in mediating Pakistan’s conflicts with India and Afghanistan, amid ongoing tensions between the neighbouring countries. Islamabad’s relations with India have remained tense since the four-day war in May, while the Afghan Taliban regime also drew Pakistan into a brief skirmish last month.Speaking during a discussion organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, Russia’s Ambassador to Islamabad, Albert Khorev, said that his country stood ready to mediate the conflicts between Pakistan and India, as well as between Pakistan and Afghanistan. “WeRead More

RAWALPINDI, NOV 19 /DNA/ – Four Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Bajaur District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, one kharji was sent to hell. Two more khwarij were neutralized in intelligence based operations conducted in general areas Spinwam and Zakir Khel, North Waziristan District. In another encounter that tookRead More

ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), Islamabad, convened a roundtable to examine the rapidly deteriorating state of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, marked by heightened mistrust and rhetoric, stalled political dialogue, and severe disruptions to cross-border trade. Participants emphasized that security concerns must not be conflated with economic cooperation and urged both governments to decouple trade from politics, make unconditional diplomatic overtures, and protect the livelihoods of border communities harmed by prolonged closures. Speakers highlighted the escalating humanitarian costs, the billions in economic losses, the weakeningRead More

RAWALPINDI, NOV 19 /DNA/ – The Pakistan–Indonesia Joint Military Exercise Shaheen Strike-II was conducted from 8–19 November 2025, focusing on the Counter Terrorism (CT) domain. Combat teams from the Pakistan Army and the Indonesian Army participated in the exercise. All training objectives were successfully achieved, and the exercise formally concluded on 18 November 2025. The closing ceremony was graced by a General Officer, who attended as Chief Guest from Pakistan, while senior military officials represented the Indonesian side. Throughout the exercise, troops from both nations demonstrated the highest standards ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, while addressing as Chief Guest at the Launch and Award Ceremony of the Corporate Philanthropy Report 2024 organized by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) in Islamabad today, highlighted the centrality of compassion, shared prosperity, and national responsibility to Pakistan’s “moral economy,” stressing that philanthropy, both individual and corporate, continues to be a defining feature of the nation’s identity. The Minister began by noting that he is frequently asked about economic recovery, macroeconomic stabilization, and theRead More

ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 (APP/DNA): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf said that the blessed life (Seerah) of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is a comprehensive, illuminating and practical model for all humanity. He said this while addressing the inaugural session of a two-day International Seerah Conference held o at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), issued a press release on Wednesday. The Minister further said that every aspect of the Prophet’s PBUH life morality, justice, tolerance, compassion and wisdom—provides the best solutions to the challenges of the modern age. TheRead More