Friday, February 27th, 2026
Chinese ambassador calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 /DNA/ – Jiang Zaidong Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the enduring all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China, characterized by deep mutual trust, ironclad friendship, and shared commitment to mutual support on core interests. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and the Chinese leadership and people,Read More
PM visits GHQ, briefed on Afghan border situation
RAWALPINDI, FEB 27: /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday, where the military leadership briefed him in detail on the situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. During the briefing, the Prime Minister directed that a zero-tolerance policy be adopted against the terrorist group Fitna Al-Khawarij and their collaboration with the Afghan Taliban regime. He stated unequivocally that cross-border attacks by the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna Al-Khawarij against Pakistan are completely unacceptable. The Prime Minister expressed full confidence in the country’s defense, stating that underRead More
Over 270 Taliban regime personnel, terrorists killed in Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes: ISPR DG
RAWALPINDI, FEB 27: Lt Gen Chaudhry says 12 Pakistani soldiers martyred, 27 wounded; Taliban’s 150 tanks, armoured vehicles destroyed. The ISPR chief said that the Afghan Taliban regime itself had signed the agreement in Doha, under which it had pledged that Afghan soil would not be used for terrorism against any country. Referring to the latest military action, he stated that the operation carried out the previous night was undertaken to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereign rights and security interests. Lt Gen Chaudhry further said there was a unanimous consensus among allRead More
Portugeese Ambassador Silva meets Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (DNA): Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, Frederico Silva, called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the National Assembly on Thursday. The meeting reviewed bilateral ties and explored cooperation opportunities between Pakistan and Portugal. Interparliamentary relations were also discussed, said in a Portuguese embassy press release. Ambassador Silva bid farewell, concluding his tenure in Pakistan.
HEC Selects PU Scholar for ‘Distinguished National Professor’ Title
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has concluded Distinguished National Professor (DNP) 2025 cycle and approved the conferment of the prestigious Distinguished National Professor (DNP) title upon Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees, Centre of Excellence for Microbiology, University of the Punjab. Finalised in accordance with the HEC Framework for Distinguished National Professor (2024), the DNP title is one of the highest academic distinctions awarded by HEC in recognition of eminent scholars who make significant contributions to research, scholarship, and higher education in Pakistan. It reflects the Commission’s commitment to promoting merit, excellence, and impactful scholarship across theRead More
German envoy calls on climate minister
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA): Germany’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Friday to discuss ongoing bilateral cooperation and future collaboration in the climate sector. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, the ambassador thanked the ministry for its continued support in advancing climate action and for coordinating climate-related initiatives with provincial governments. She briefed the minister on the range of collaborative efforts currently underway between Germany and the ministry,Read More