Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Naqvi, KP governor discuss security as centre vows full support against militancy
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP/DNA):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi held a detailed meeting on Tuesday to review the province’s security situation and ongoing counterterrorism operations. Governor Kundi briefed the interior minister on the challenges facing KP, particularly in its border regions, where security forces are engaged in operations against militant networks. He stressed that federal-level cooperation was crucial for restoring peace in the province. Interior Minister Naqvi assured the governor of the federal government’s complete support, declaring that establishing peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remainedRead More
Pakistan reiterates firm adherence to One-China Principle
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 30: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar. The two sides had a comprehensive exchange of views on advancing China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperation, and reached wide consensus on implementation of the action plan to foster the China-Pakistan community with a shared future. After Ambassador Jiang Zaidong briefed him on the current situation across the Taiwan Strait and the legitimate measures taken by China, DPM&FM said that Pakistan has always firmly adhered to the one-China principle, clearly recognized thatRead More
PM Shehbaz, UAE President meet in Rahim Yar Khan Palace
RAHIM YAR KHAN, DEC 30 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at Sheikh Zayed Palace, Rahim Yar Khan, this afternoon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister & Prime Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Ata Tarar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and other senior officials. During their warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders carried forward discussions from their recent meeting in Islamabad on 26Read More
Ethiopian, Moroccan envoys in Islamabad discuss regional cooperation
ISLAMABAD, DEC 30 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Dr Oumer H. Oba, paid a courtesy call on Mohammed Karmoune, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in Islamabad. The meeting, held at the Embassy of Morocco, focused on matters of regional importance and strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties. Ambassador presented Ethiopia’s landmark initiatives for sustainable development, highlighting their positive impact within the Horn of Africa and beyond. Discussions were described as constructive, centering on enhanced collaboration for regional stability andRead More
PHF extends club registration deadline to January 2
ISLAMABAD, DEC 30 /DNA/ – In a move to accommodate a large number of clubs, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has extended the deadline for its nationwide digital registration drive. Clubs across the country now have until 2 January 2026 to complete their online registration, a three-day extension from the initial deadline of 30 December. The online registration portal, launched on 15 December, marks a historic shift towards digitization and transparency in the sport’s administration. The initiative aims to create a centralized, verifiable database of all active hockey clubs in Pakistan, movingRead More
Pakistan hockey players threaten Pro League boycott over unpaid allowances
ISLAMABAD, DEC 30 /DNA/ – A dispute over unpaid daily allowances has cast a shadow over the national hockey team’s participation in the upcoming Pro League fixtures, with players threatening to boycott the next phase of the international tournament. The crisis stems from a recent tour to Argentina, where players received a significantly reduced daily allowance. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had promised players Rs. 30,000 per day for foreign tours. However, the players were reportedly given only Rs. 11,000 per day, as the tour was funded under the PakistanRead More