Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Australian envoy pays courtesy call on Malaysian counterpart
ISLAMABAD, JAN 21 /DNA/ – In a display of growing diplomatic camaraderie among missions in Pakistan’s capital, Australia’s newly appointed High Commissioner, Timothy Kane, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, on January 19, 2026, at the Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad. The meeting, held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, provided an opportunity for the two envoys to exchange views on a range of matters of mutual interest. Discussions focused on regional developments, the evolving diplomatic landscape inRead More
RCCI hosts meeting with U.S. agricultural delegation to explore trade opportunities
RAWALPINDI, JAN 21 /DNA/ – A high-level meeting with a visiting U.S. agricultural delegation was held at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), chaired by RCCI President Usman Shaukat. The delegation was led by Mr. Timothy Paul Welsh, Southeast Asia Representative of USA Pulses and U.S. Dry Beans Council and Managing Director of AgriSource Co., Ltd., Bangkok. The delegation included Ms. Sarina Welsh, Southeast Asia Representative, USA Pulses and U.S. Dry Beans Council; Mr. Russell Allen Kehl, President & CEO, Farmer Bean & Seed, LLC (USA); Mr. Shane DurwinRead More
The Silent Witness
Hania Khalid When we think of a crime scene, the first thing that comes to our mind is “blood”. Blood covering every inch of a crime scene with a body or two is the general image of a crime scene portrayed by movies, novels and sometimes news. But as the world is progressing and evolving into a digital interconnected system, the minds of the criminals are also getting sharper. As our criminals are more intelligent nowadays than they were before, we usually find a crime scene with no trace ofRead More
World has entered new era of ‘water bankruptcy,’ UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (APP/DNA): The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, according to a new flagship report released Tuesday by UN researchers. For decades, they said scientists, policymakers and the media warned of a “global water crisis,” implying temporary shock – followed by recovery. What is now emerging in many regions, however, is a persistent shortage whereby water systems can no longer realistically return to their historical baselines. “For much of the world, ‘normal’ is gone,” said Kaveh Madani, DirectorRead More
Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant Wednesday
KARIWA, JAN 21 (DNA): The world’s biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents. The governor of Niigata province, where the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located, approved its resumption last month, although public opinion remains sharply divided. After receving the final green light Wednesday, Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) said they were “proceeding with preparations… and plan to remove the control rods after 7:00 pm today and start up the reactor”.Read More
Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pathfinder group’s Pakistan Pavilion
DNA DAVOS: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. DPM/FM appreciated the initiative to showcase Pakistan’s vast economic potential and emerging opportunities on a global platform, while highlighting the dynamism and innovation of Pakistani start-ups. He underscored the critical role of start-ups in advancing socio-economic development and driving innovation across diverse sectors. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to facilitating and promoting entrepreneurs and start-ups, particularly those led by youth, to fullyRead More