Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Brunei High Commissioner hosts 42nd National Day reception
A special highlight of the evening was High Commissioner Kamal Ahmed’s warm welcome to members of the Rising Stars Hockey Club, where he is an active player himself. He personally greeted team members, management, and rising hockey stars, acknowledging their contributions to promoting sports diplomacy and friendly ties through hockey DNA ISLAMABAD: The High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Pakistan, Kamal Ahmed, hosted a grand reception to mark the 42nd National Day of Brunei, coinciding with a special Iftar dinner during the holy month of Ramadan. The event, held atRead More
Russian embassy marks defender of fatherland day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Islamabad hosted a ceremony to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day, with high-ranking officials and diplomatic corps in attendance. Air Marshal Shakil Ghazanfar, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev welcomed the attendees, which included the Ambassadors of Iran and Uzbekistan, along with members of the diplomatic community. Defence Attache Colonel Vadim N. Fenchenko was also present during the celebrations. The highlight of theRead More
Shehbaz arrives in Qatar
DNA DOHA:– Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan arrived in Doha on Monday evening for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Qatar’s Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, the Prime Minister was warmly received by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar Muhammad Aamir, and members of the diplomatic staff. Accompanying Prime Minister Sharif are Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad IshaqRead More
Trump warns of higher tariffs for nations that ‘play games’ after court ruling
WASHINGTON, FEB 23: President Donald Trump on Monday said any countries that wanted to “play games” after a key US Supreme Court tariff ruling would face much higher tariffs. The court said tariffs Trump imposed last year based on a national emergency law were illegal, rekindling uncertainty from other countries about already signed or pending trade deals with the United States. “Any Country that wants to ‘play games’ with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision, especially those that have ‘Ripped Off’ the US for years, and even decades, will be metRead More
PHF assures incentives, facilities for world cup push
ANSAR BHATTI ISLAMABAD: The Adhoc President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Muhyuddin Wani, along with the Federation’s Governance and Professional Development Committee, held an important meeting with the national hockey team in Islamabad, giving a major morale boost to the players ahead of the World Cup Qualifying Round. During the session, Wani also met separately with the team management to review preparations and strategic planning for the crucial qualifying stage. The overall message from the federation was clear and unified: players should focus entirely on their game, while PHF willRead More
Opposition won’t let govt collapse if it improves ties with jailed Imran: Abbas
ISLAMABAD, FEB 23: Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas has demanded the formation of joint parliamentary committee to address the matter of meeting jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail. Speaking on the floor of the Upper House on Monday, PTI-backed Allama Nasir urged the government to improvement its relationship with the jailed former premier. “I promise that we [opposition] would not let your government fall,” he pledged. The Senate opposition leader said they had staged a protest sit-in at Parliament House, alleging that its gatesRead More