Monday, November 24th, 2025
Portugal envoy, Sindh chief minister discuss boosting bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, Frederico Silva, met on the 21st of November in Karachi with the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, to discuss the status quo of the relations between Portugal and Sindh Province as well as avenues for deeper cooperation. The meeting highlighted shared priorities in cultural and sports exchange, renewable energy, higher education, digital innovation, and opportunities for Pakistani professionals and students in Portugal. Both sides underlined the strong potential for partnerships in emerging sectors such as clean energy,Read More
35 mn tourists expected to visit Malaysia in 2026
Malaysia Launches “Visit Malaysia 2026” Campaign in Islamabad; Pakistan an important partner in promoting tourism, cultural exchange, says High Commissioner of Malaysia Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, NOV 17 /DNA/ – The High Commissioner of Malaysia, Dato’ Azhar Bin Mazlan, formally launched the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign at a grand ceremony held in Islamabad, calling Pakistan an important partner in promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and people-to-people linkages. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of diplomats, including all Heads of Missions of ASEAN countries, the Dean of the African Group andRead More
Three terrorists killed as suicide attack on FC HQ in Peshawar foiled: police
PESHAWAR, NOV 24: At least three terrorists were killed and as many Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel martyred as security forces foiled an attack on the FC Headquarters in Peshawar, the officials said on Monday. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer Dr Mian Saeed said that three suicide bombers tried to enter the constabulary headquarters. “One attacker detonated himself at the main gate of the FC Headquarters, while two others managed to enter the premises,” he said. A Chinese robot has stepped into the Guinness World Records after completing a three-day, 100-kilometreRead More
APNS greets new Info Secretary Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil
KARACHI, NOV 24 /DNA/ – The APNS has welcomed and congratulated Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil on his appointment as Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The office bearers of All Pakistan Newspapers Society have hoped that during his tenure as Secretary Information Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil would protect and safeguard the freedom of press and address the problems of print media. They are confident that during his tenure, the print media would continue to enjoy good relations with the Ministry and the government as existed during the tenure theRead More
Saudi military chief visits GHQ
RAWALPINDI, NOV 24 /DNA/ – General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili, Chief of General Staff (CGS), Saudi Armed Forces, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. During the meeting, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, with a particular focus on strengthening the longstanding and strategic military cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They emphasized the importance of further enhancing defence collaboration, security cooperation, and counter-terrorism efforts, which continue to be pillars of the deep-rooted bilateral relationship. TheRead More
Can Eastern and Western Canada Ever Bridge the Divide?”
By Qamar Bashir Canada is often celebrated as one of the most diverse, modern, and tolerant nations in the world, a country that welcomes millions of immigrants from South Asia, China, Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and Africa. These communities have enriched Canada’s social fabric, strengthened its workforce, and reshaped its major cities into multicultural hubs that symbolize coexistence and opportunity. Yet beneath this impressive surface lies a deep structural tension that has existed for decades but rarely receives global attention: the simmering animosity between Eastern and Western Canada. ThisRead More