Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Deputy PM/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar performs Umrah
JEDDAH, JAN 11 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar performed Umrah in Makkah Mukaramma today, following his participation in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah. During the sacred pilgrimage, Senator Dar offered special prayers for the progress, stability, and prosperity of Pakistan and its people. He also prayed for the peace and unity of the entire Muslim Ummah, seeking their collective wellbeing. The spiritual visit underscores the personal and national significanceRead More
Pakistan Navy flotilla visits Oman during overseas deployment
ISLAMABAD, JAN 11 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising of PNS RAH NAWARD (Sail Ship), PNS MADADGAR and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship PMSS KASHMIR visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman. Upon arrival at the port, the ships were warmly welcomed by Omani authorities. During the visit, Mission Commander, Commodore Amir Iqbal, along with the Commanding Officers held meetings with naval leadership of Oman. Mission Commander called on Acting Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), DG Ops and Plans, Commander Maritime Security Centre, Commander Said Bin Sultan NavalRead More
President expresses deep grief over loss of lives in gas cylinder blast
ISLAMABAD, 11 JAN (DNA) — President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, expressed deep sorrow and concern over the gas cylinder explosion in Islamabad. The president conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in the explosion and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release. Terming the incident as tragic and extremely distressing, he said that entire nation stood in solidarity with the bereaved families in their hour of grief. He directed the relevant authorities toRead More
PM expresses grief over Islamabad cylinder accident, orders probe
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP/DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a cylinder accident in Islamabad and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister on Sunday directed the Federal Minister for Health, Secretary Health, and the administration of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to remain on high alert and ensure that all possible medical assistance was provided to the injured. He further instructed that the best medical facilities be ensured for the injured until their completeRead More
Sudanese engineers get advanced training in Computer Designing
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP/DNA): The Certificate Distribution Ceremony in connection with specialized technical training programs for Sudanese engineers will be held on January 13 (Tuesday) at the National University of Technology (NUTECH). The ceremony will be attended by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General OIC-COMSTECH, as the chief dignitary, along with Lt. Gen. Moazzam Ejaz, HI(M), Retd., Rector NUTECH, and Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Pakistan. Senior officials, academicians, and representatives of partner institutions are also expected to attend. Under this initiative,Read More
ICT Police posts new SHOs at nine police stations in major shake-up
A police spokesperson told APP on Sunday that the fresh postings were ordered by SSP Operations Captain (R) Qazi Ali Raza on administrative grounds with immediate effect. Newly Appointed SHOs Insp. Asif Khan — SHO Bani Gala Insp. Muhammad Saleem Raza — SHO Secretariat SI Muhammad Kamal — SHO Tarnol SI Hakim Ali — SHO Sabzi Mandi SI Muhammad Yousaf — SHO Bara Kahu SI Nawazish Ali Khan — SHO Aabpara Former SHOs shifted to Rescue-15 SI M. Nadeem Tahir — from SHO Bani Gala St. Muhammad Imran Ansari —Read More