Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Ethiopian Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba Assumes New Role in Pakistan
By: ABID SIDDIQUE CHAUDHRY ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Islamabad has announced that Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba will assume the role of the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, effective December 16, 2025. This announcement comes as part of Ethiopia’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen its ties with Pakistan. Dr. Oba’s appointment highlights the continued commitment of the two countries to enhance bilateral relations, cooperation in various sectors, and their shared interest inRead More
PSB declares Pakistan Hockey Federation’s election process illegal
ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/.– The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has intervened decisively in the ongoing internal affairs of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), declaring its planned electoral process null and void. In an official communication, the PSB has directed the PHF to immediately halt all steps leading to federation elections, citing multiple violations of legal and regulatory frameworks. The core of the dispute lies in the PHF’s recent initiation of club registrations, scrutiny, and the formation of a two-member election commission through its own portal. The PSB, in its letter, hasRead More
President Zardari Administers Oath to New Federal Tax Ombudsman
ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath of office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman to Mr Zafar ul Haq Hijazi at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday. Mr Zafar ul Haq Hijazi is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, with more than four decades of experience in taxation, corporate and capital market regulation, audit oversight, financial management and advisory services. He has previously served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and Chairman of the Audit andRead More
Satrang Gallery unveils ‘Where the Wild Breathes’ exhibition in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/ – Satrang Gallery will unveil a poignant new exhibition, ‘Where the Wild Breathes’, featuring the works of artists Ahsan Qureshi and Kamran Qureshi. The opening reception is scheduled for Tuesday, 16th December 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The two-person show presents a series of paintings born from a profound connection to Pakistan’s wilderness. The artists merge meticulous scientific observation with deep emotional insight, creating works that are both a celebration of the living landscape and an urgent call for its conservation. Each piece reflectsRead More
Pakistan, Türkiye honour APS Peshawar martyrs in Ankara
ANKARA, DEC 16 /DNA/ – A solemn commemorative ceremony was held today at Keçiören Orman Park, Ankara, to honour the memory of the school children and staff who were martyred in the heinous terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS), Peshawar, in 2014. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Türkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Deputy Mayor of Keçiören Municipality, Mr. Atilla Zorlu, representatives of civil society and officials from Keçiören Municipality and the Embassy of Pakistan. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Junaid stated that the attackRead More
Yemen ambassador praises CDA’s work on Islamabad’s development, beautification
ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, met with the Ambassador of Yemen, Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, on Tuesday at the CDA Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and ways to further enhance cooperation were discussed. During the meeting, Yemeni Ambassador expressed his deep and heartfelt attachment to Pakistan. He said that he holds its brotherly country Pakistan in the highest regard and respect. He appreciated the initiatives undertaken by CDA for the beautification and development of the FederalRead More