Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Punjab Info minister hosts APNS executives at Lahore dinner
LAHORE, NOV 19 /DNA/ – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari hosted dinner for the Executive Committee of the APNS. Present in the picture are Information Secretary, Director General PR, Senator Sarmad Ali President APNS, Shahab Zubairi, Mujeeb ur Rehman Shami, Imtinan Shahid, Dr. Tanvir A Tahir, Mohsin Siyal, Munir Jilani, Faisal Zahid Malik, Imran Athar, Naveed Chaudhry, Bilal Mahmood, Hamayun Gulzar, Irfan Athar, Mumtaz Shah, Najmudding Shikh and others. DNA
Saudi–US strategic reset deepens after Crown Prince’s US Visit
In a landmark moment for US–Saudi relations, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to Washington and his meeting with President Donald Trump has accelerated and deepened a transformative strategic package between the two countries. Once strained by controversies such as the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, their partnership now appears to be entering a new chapter grounded in mutual economic ambition, defense cooperation, and a pragmatic understanding of past tensions. During his US trip, MBS and Trump finalized a “historic” Strategic Defence Agreement, reinforcing America’s role as aRead More
Taliban regime must halt TTP support, says EU ambassador
“Pakistan’s call for Taliban to stop TTP from operating on Afghan soil is legitimate,” says Raimundas Karoblis ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – The European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis, has voiced strong support for Islamabad’s stance that Pakistan faces real security threats from militant groups based in Afghanistan. Speaking to Pakistani media, the envoy said Pakistan’s demand that the Taliban prevent the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from using Afghan territory was “legitimate and justified.” “We condemn terrorism in every form,” Karoblis said, emphasising that Pakistan’s concerns regarding TTP sanctuaries acrossRead More
Pakistan and China Deepen Strategic Ties, Focus on Energy and Mineral Cooperation
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 (DNA): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, and H.E. Jiang Zaidong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan reaffirmed the unwavering strength of the Pakistan-China partnership and discussed avenues to enhance cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors in a meeting held at Chinese Embassy Islamabad. The discussions centered on mutual support, economic collaboration, and the shared vision for regional stability and prosperity. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik extended a formal invitation for the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026. He emphasizedRead More