Monday, March 23rd, 2026
In phone call with Iran’s Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz urges dialogue to de-escalate tensions
ISLAMABAD, MAR 23: In a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences. A statement issued by the PM Office on Monday said that the prime minister extended Eid ul Fitr and Nowruz greetings to the Iranian president and the brotherly people of Iran. “The feelings were warmly reciprocated by the Iranian President, who also conveyed his best wishes for the people of Pakistan,” it added. As a neighbouring brotherly countryRead More
ICCI President pays glowing tribute to armed forces
ISLAMABAD, MAR 23 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has paid rich tribute to the visionary leadership of the Muslims of the subcontinent on the historic occasion of Pakistan Day, commemorating the adoption of the Lahore Resolution, which paved the way for the creation of Pakistan. In his message released here on Monday, he said that this historic day reminds the nation of the sacrifices, unity and determination demonstrated by the leaders of the subcontinent under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam MuhammadRead More
Allies Lost, Trust Gone
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The spectacle of power, when divorced from prudence, often descends into isolation. In the contemporary theatre of international politics, the United States remains a formidable actor, yet its present leadership appears increasingly estranged from the very alliances that once amplified its influence. America may not be alone, but its president stands out in solitude. The distinction is neither rhetorical nor trivial; it reflects a growing divergence between the enduring strength of a nation and the faltering credibility of its leadership. The erratic cadence of policymaking—decisions announcedRead More
Pakistan military leadership vows resolve to eliminate threats to national security
RAWALPINDI, MAR 23: The Armed Forces of Pakistan on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to defending national sovereignty, combating terrorism, and ensuring internal security, saying that they remain unwavering in their resolve to eradicate threats to the country’s security. Pakistan Day, observed on March 23 every year, commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. In a statement marking the 86th anniversary of Pakistan Day, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) saidRead More
North Korea’s Kim reappointed as president of state affairs
SEOUL: North Korea’s legislature has re-elected Kim Jong Un as president of state affairs, state media reported on Monday. Kim’s reappointment as head of the nation’s highest policymaking and governing body, the State Affairs Commission, was announced by the state news agency KCNA. Critics argue that elections in North Korea are pre-determined and designed to give the country’s leadership a veneer of democratic legitimacy. “The Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK reelected Comrade Kim Jong Un as President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea atRead More