Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
ISSI discusses new reality of power politics in Europe
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Public Talk titled “Europe, the Nordics, and the New Reality of Power Politics” on January 27, 2026, organised by the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at ISSI. The talk featured Ms. Hedda Langemyr, Founder of UTSYN – Centre for Security and Resilience, Norway, as the Guest Speaker. In her introductory remarks, Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director, CSP, ISSI, welcomed the distinguished guest speaker and the participants. She highlighted the growing significance of European security dynamics and theRead More
Saudia, Air India sign codeshare agreement
Providing guests with expanded travel and flight options RIYADH, JAN 27 /DNA/ – Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Air India, India’s leading global airline, have signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect in February. The agreement introduces a range of benefits for Saudia’s and Air India’s guests, boosting connectivity, enhancing travel experience, strengthening network access, maximizing flight options, and supporting growing demand across tourism, business travel, and wider guest segments. Through the new partnership, guests will enjoy streamlined booking and ticketing, smooth connections using aRead More
Pakistan’s history & heritage exhibited in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, JAN 27 /DNA/ – Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the People’s Republic of China, inaugurated the exhibition titled “A Pictorial Depiction of History, Heritage and Diversity of Pakistan” in Hong Kong SAR, held in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and China. The event was co-hosted with JDB Group and Harvest Epoch Strategic International Investment Group in Hong Kong. A large number of Chinese children, including those in primary school formed a part of the audience. The event also sawRead More
Pakistan-Myanmar ties gain momentum
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 /DNA/ – In a significant diplomatic engagement underscoring Pakistan’s outreach to Southeast Asia, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, H.E. U Than Swe, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif this morning at the Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting, held on January 27, 2026, came amid the Myanmar Foreign Minister’s ongoing official visit to Pakistan, which has already seen high-level bilateral talks and the signing of key institutional mechanisms. Welcoming the visiting dignitary warmly,Read More
Pak, Ghana hold first formal bilateral talks
The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, additional foreign secretary, while the Ghanaian side was headed by Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, chief director (of the) ministry of foreign affairs,” DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Ghana held their first formal bilateral talks and signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday. A press release by the FO, initially released said that the two countries convened their first Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) on Monday, “marking an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations between theRead More
Pakistan to Host South Asian Games in March 2027
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: In a major boost for regional sports and Pakistan’s international sporting profile, the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) has again unanimously confirmed Pakistan as the host of the 14th South Asian Games, scheduled to be held from 23 to 31 March 2027. The landmark decision was taken during a high-level meeting of South Asian Olympic countries on the sidelines of the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in Tashkent. The meeting was chaired by HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, OCA Vice President forRead More