Friday, December 12th, 2025
Ministers condemn Israeli storming of UNRWA’s east Jerusalem headquarters
ISLAMABAD, DEC 12 /DNA/ – The Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates reaffirm the indispensable role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in safeguarding the rights and well-being of Palestinian refugees. For decades, UNRWA has carried out a unique mandate entrusted to it by the internationalRead More
Deputy PM Dar arrives in UAE for high-level Bani Yas Forum
ABU DHABI, DEC 12 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 arrived in Abu Dhabi, from where he will depart for Bani Yas to attend the 16th Bani Yas Forum (12–14 December 2025). He was received at the airport by the UAE Royal Protocol representative and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan @ShafqatAmbPak & senior officials.
Overseas minister meets GTEC Chief to discuss trade initiatives
ISLAMABAD, DEC 12 /DNA/ – Mazhar Thathal, Chairman/ CEO of the Global Trade Expo Centre Pakistan, held a cordial meeting with Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis. Federal Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Pakistanis and announced the deployment of dedicated ministry officers at major airports working jointly with the Ministry of Interior and FIA to ensure smooth, transparent, and efficient services for overseas and international visitors. The Minister appreciated GTEC’s international initiatives and international delegation programs. Mazhar Thathal also extended invitation to the Minister to join the upcoming PakistanRead More
IGP announces digital security cards for traders to ease movement
ISLAMABAD, DEC 12 /DNA/ – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has said that Islamabad Police has adopted a dual approach of hardcore policing along with community policing to curb crime and transform the federal capital into a peaceful and fully secure city. He made it clear that the police is “100 percent clear in its stance: if fired upon, it will return fire strictly in self-defense,” a policy that, according to him, has contributed to controlling 69% of heinous crimes in the city. He expressedRead More
IFWA elects Philippine envoy’s spouse as new vice president
ISLAMABAD, DEC 12 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Foreign Women’s Association (IFWA) elected last 08 December 2025 Mme. Alicia Kalaw-Fernandez, wife of the Philippine Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, as the Association’s new Vice President. Mme. Fernandez brings to IFWA an impressive background in finance, diplomacy-adjacent service, and the arts. Before joining her husband in his diplomatic postings, she served for many years in the Philippine banking industry, rising to the position of Assistant Vice President at Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the Philippines’ topRead More
Chairman Senate Gilani urges tapping Pakistan’s blue economy potential
LAHORE, DEC 12 /DNA/ – The 8th edition of Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security Workshop concluded at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore. Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest underscored the need for exploiting Pakistan’s blue economy potential. He also emphasized on value of oceans which have become crucially important in twenty first century. He stressed on the importance of ensuring regional maritime security and lauded Pakistan Navy’s efforts in safeguarding Pakistan’s maritime frontiers. The Chief Guest also appreciatedRead More