Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reaches $5.8 billion in January
TASHKENT, Mar 3: According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover totaled $5.8 billion in January 2026. The figure represents an increase of $1.3 billion, or 29.2%, compared with the same period last year. According to the data, Uzbekistan’s trade performance included:Exports: $1.7 billion, up 26.7%Imports: $4.1 billion, up 30.3%In the first month of 2026, Uzbekistan maintained trade relations with more than 145 countries. The largest shares of the country’s foreign trade turnover were accounted for by China (27.9%), Russia (18.7%), Kazakhstan (7.1%), Türkiye (3.6%), and Afghanistan (2.4%).
IRS convenes Pre-COP 31 dialogue on Pakistan’s climate agenda
ISLAMABAD, MAR 3 /DNA/ – The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) convened an Eminent Talk with Senator Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur as an inaugural Pre-COP31 dialogue on “Strengthening Climate Governance in Pakistan.” The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to deliberate on institutional reforms, legislative priorities, and implementation gaps within the country’s climate governance framework. In his opening remarks, Amb Jauhar Saleem, President IRS, noted that global temperatures are now as warm as at any point in the last 125,000 years, underscoring the unprecedented scale of current warming. He cautionedRead More
PPP Central Secretariat Incharge visits Iranian Embassy, offers condolences
By Malik Faisal Munir / DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Central Secretariat Incharge Syed Sibt-ul-Haider Bukhari visited the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad and expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of Ali Khamenei. During the visit, Syed Sibt-ul-Haider Bukhari recorded his remarks in the condolence book placed at the embassy. He stated that Ayatollah Syed Ali Hosseini Khamenei was a leader of the Muslim world who, through his religious, intellectual, and political insight, highlighted the clear distinction between truth and falsehood and always upheld principled positions. He said thatRead More
Martyr’s Blood Speaks, Rise, Muslim Ummah
Sadaf Noreen Awan The martyrdom of Syed Ali Khamenei (1939-2026) along with his family including his wife, daughter, grandchildren and Commanders, in the holy month of Ramadan has struck Muslims across the world with profound grief and reflection. His life exemplified courage, resilience, and moral clarity, a living example of bravery akin to Imam Ali as, and a willingness to sacrifice for principles reminiscent of Imam Hussein as. He navigated decades of political, social, and spiritual challenges with unwavering faith, standing firmly against pressure, coercion, and threats to justice. Yet,Read More
‘Iran agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons’, DPM Dar tells parliamentarians
Deputy premier says Pakistan backs Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights while pushing sustained regional diplomacy DNA ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that Iran had agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons, while the United States was seeking the complete dismantling of Tehran’s nuclear programme. “I held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and disclosed that Iran had agreed not to build nuclear weapons, but the US wanted Iran’s entire nuclear programme to be completely dismantled,” he said while briefing the Senate onRead More
NUML explores academic collaboration with the Maldives
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 3: Mohamed Thoha, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on the Rector NUML. During the meeting, the Rector underscored the importance of strengthening academic and cultural ties between Pakistan and the Maldives. He briefed the visiting dignitary on NUML’s academic profile, highlighting its strong focus on modern languages alongside expanding programs in computing and other emerging disciplines. The High Commissioner appreciated NUML’s contribution to higher education and its role in promoting linguistic and cultural understanding. The Rector shared that NUMLRead More