Saturday, November 29th, 2025
PNS SAIF delivers humanitarian aid to storm-hit Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF, currently on a port call at Colombo for participation in International Fleet Review-25, has promptly initiated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations for the local populace affected by Cyclone Ditwah and ensuing torrential rains which have caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka. To support the affected communities, PNS SAIF provided humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lankan authorities to augment ongoing national relief efforts. The aid package comprised food staples, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), dry rations, first-aid kits, emergency medicinesRead More
Egyptian Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 /DNA/ – Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, has arrived in Islamabad on an official visit. During the visit, he will hold formal talks with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. The visit underscores the historic brotherly ties between Pakistan and Egypt and will further deepen bilateral cooperation.
Pakistan Army trains 446 Iraqi soldiers in counter-terrorism
RAWALPINDI, NOV 29 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Army successfully conducted Special Forces training for Iraqi Army contingents from 24 September to 29 November 2025 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pakistan. The graduation ceremony of the 3rd batch of 446 trainees was held on 29 November 2025, attended by senior Pakistani Army officials and military representatives from Iraq. Troops from both countries demonstrated exceptional professionalism, operational skill, and dedication throughout the training. The program focused on enhancing counter terrorism capabilities, tactical drills, and integrated mission planning. All training objectivesRead More
Pakistan Navy ship provides cyclone relief to Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI, NOV 29 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF, currently on a port call at Colombo for participation in International Fleet Review-25, has promptly initiated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations for the local populace affected by Cyclone Ditwah and ensuing torrential rains which have caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka. To support the affected communities, PNS SAIF provided humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lankan authorities to augment ongoing national relief efforts. The aid package comprised food staples, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), dry rations, first-aid kits, emergency medicinesRead More
Dominant Pakistan down Sri Lanka to clinch T20I tri-series
RAWALPINDI, NOV 29: A brilliant bowling performance followed by steady batting helped Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in the final to clinch the T20I tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Earlier, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets each, helping the Green Shirts bowl out Sri Lanka for 114 in the final. Batting first, Sri Lanka started steadily, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara adding 20 runs for the first wicket. The partnership was broken when Afridi struck early, dismissing Nissanka for 11 off seven balls, which includedRead More
Print media in Sindh faces survival crisis, says APNS
KARACHI, NOV 29 /DNA/ – A meeting of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) Sindh Committee, chaired by Javed Mehr Shamsi, has raised serious concerns over the financial survival of print media in the province. The committee unanimously issued a set of demands to the government, highlighting a dire situation caused by unpaid dues and a sharp reduction in official advertising. The members expressed deep regret that delays in payments from the Sindh Information Department have precipitated a severe financial crisis, threatening the continued publication of newspapers. A primary concernRead More