Monday, January 26th, 2026
President Xi says India, China are ‘partners’
News Desk BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping said Beijing and New Delhi were “good neighbours, friends and partners” as he wished Indian President Droupadi Murmu congratulations on the South Asian nation’s Republic Day, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Monday. Xi said that over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve and develop and are of “great significance for maintaining and promoting world peace and prosperity,” according to Xinhua. Xi said China has always believed that being “good neighbours, friends and partners” is the right choice forRead More
President FPCCI praises govt’s decision to give rebate to rice exporters
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed the federal government’s decision to grant a rebate to rice exporters, saying it will boost the country’s rice exports and benefit farmers. In a statement, he said the decision to give a 9% rebate on Basmati rice and 3% on non-Basmati rice is commendable and will help increase Pakistan’s rice exports, which are expected to earn $1.5 billion for the country. He said the decision will make Pakistani rice competitiveRead More
No Pak vs Ind match at T20 World Cup? PCB mulls options after ICC kicks out Bangaldesh
KARACHI: Amid the ongoing row between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over the issue of travelling to India, Pakistan may boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against arch-rivals India on February 15, sources said on Monday. Sources say that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering various options to register its protest, with the option to not participate in the match against India set to be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They added that only two points can be deducted if Pakistan refuseRead More
UK leads push for women’s central role in Pakistan security
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 /DNA/ – The British High Commission in Pakistan today reaffirmed its leadership in advancing inclusive and effective security by convening the national conference Women as Architects of Resilience: Empowering Women in Security and Counterterrorism, held in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Global Affairs Canda and with support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan. The conference highlighted how women across Pakistan are shaping counterterrorism policy, strengthening institutions, and delivering tangible results at the community level. “The UK is committed toRead More
Hockey clubs scrutiny; PHF elections generate debate
DNA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination, chaired by MNA Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, convened a tense session today to address the long-standing issue of elections in the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Muhammad Yasir Pirzada, Secretary PHF, Olympians Shahbaz Senior, Samiullah, and Shahnaz Sheikh, amid sharp exchanges between committee members. DG PSB Yasir Pirzada informed the committee that the PHF has registered over 1,100 hockey clubs on its portal. However, he highlighted serious irregularities inRead More
EU-India Partnership Blossoms
In a vibrant display of diplomatic synergy, European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, graced India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations as chief guests. Their presence at the grand parade on Kartavya Path symbolized a deepening strategic alliance between the EU and India, culminating in the anticipated signing of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) tomorrow at the EU-India Summit. This milestone is poised to elevate bilateral relations to new heights, fostering economic growth and mutual prosperity inRead More