Friday, November 28th, 2025
Pakistan elected ECO Council of Ministers chair for 2026–27 term
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan has been elected as the chair of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Council of Ministers (COM) for the term 2026-27, read a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Friday. The development came during the 29th COM meeting, attended virtually by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar.”The Foreign Ministers of ECO member states congratulated Pakistan on assuming the chairmanship. [DPM Dar] thanked them for their felicitations and support, and said he looked forward to working with them and welcoming all ECORead More
Noor Zaman wins CAS-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan Squash Federation in collaboration with Serena Hotels, organized the Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad from 24 – 28 November, 2025. Apart from 07 Pakistanis, a group of 17 world ranking players from Czech Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong China, Japan, Malaysia and Switzerland participated. It is highlighted that Serena Hotels, under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative, is committed to using sports to build bridges between nations and communities. Sporting events like squash championship, highlight their dedication toRead More
Yuri Gagarin monument unveiled in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 28: A monument honouring Yuri Gagarin — the first human to journey into space — was unveiled on Wednesday at Islamabad’s F-9 Fatima Jinnah Park, marking a new chapter in Russia–Pakistan scientific and cultural cooperation. The ceremony was attended by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, Pakistan’s Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Russian pilot-cosmonaut and Hero of Russia Elena Serova. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Tsivilev said, “This is the greatest featRead More
Ceasefire with Afghan Taliban ‘not holding’ amid continued terror attacks, says FO
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 – Pakistan on Friday said the ceasefire with Afghanistan was “not holding”, citing continued attacks by terrorist groups inside the country. Speaking during his weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi noted that the ceasefire between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime was intended to prevent terror attacks within Pakistan rather than serve as a conventional ceasefire.”There have been major terrorist attacks even after this ceasefire. In that sense, the ceasefire is not holding, as it was aimed at stopping terrorist attacks inside Pakistan by TTPRead More
President grieved over loss of lives in Sri Lanka floods, landslides
ISLAMABAD, 28 NOV (DNA) — President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread damage to properties caused by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka following days of heavy rainfall. The president, in a message of condolence, conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and those affected by the disaster. He noted with concern reports indicating significant casualties, with dozens of people having lost their lives and many others still missing. President Zardari said that Pakistan stood in solidarity with the people of Sri LankaRead More
ICCI President pledges full support for growth of businesses
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 /DNA/ – A thirty member delegation of the Traders Welfare Association, F-10 Markaz, led by its President Ahmad Khan, paid a visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and briefed the Chamber’s leadership about the pressing challenges confronting the local business community. During the meeting, the delegation highlighted key concerns related to civic amenities, infrastructure gaps, and facilitation issues that continue to hinder a smooth and business-friendly environment in F-10 Markaz. They urged ICCI to take up these matters with the relevant departments forRead More