Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Pakistan envoy attends belt and road scholarship ceremony in China
BEIJING, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s envoy to China, Mr. Khalil Hashmi, today attended and spoke at the Belt and Road Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony in Beijing. Ambassador Hashmi commended the Overseas Chinese Charity Foundation of China for establishing the Belt and Road Ambassador Scholarship programme and the award ceremony to recognize the outstanding students. He noted that the program provided students from BRI countries valuable opportunities to pursue advanced studies in China, gain global exposure, and develop critical skills. He emphasized that the scholarship programme was a key initiativeRead More
Vibrant exhibition celebrates Japan-Pakistan cultural bonds
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Bridging cultures through creativity, the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, alongside the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Islamabad, unveiled the captivating painting exhibition “Japan in Art” at the National Art Gallery, PNCA. H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, together with Mr. Ayoub Jamali, Director General PNCA, and acclaimed artist Mr. Jamal Shah, President of PJCA Islamabad, inaugurated the exhibition. The event drew young artists, art enthusiasts, and dignitaries from all walks of life.Read More
Dar, Malaysian counterpart discuss mutual interests, regional Issues
ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Mohamad Hasan @tokmatn9. The two leaders discussed recent regional & international developments of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to address ongoing challenges.
Sentencing Kashmiri Women is Indian State Terrorism: Ali Raza Syed
BRUSSELS, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has strongly condemned the sentencing of Kashmiri woman leader and head of the organization Dukhtaran-e-Millat, Asiya Andrabi, to life imprisonment by a court in Delhi, as well as the sentencing of her two associates, Fahmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen, to 30 years in prison each. In a statement, rejecting this baseless sentence, the Chair of KCEU described these punishments as an act of Indian state terrorism. Ali Raza Syed stated that the verdict represents a miscarriageRead More
Malaysian President welcomes Pakistan’s peace endeavours
Anwar Ibrahim says Pakistan’s relationships with the relevant parties, and its standing as a credible voice in the Muslim world, place it in a strong position to help create the conditions for meaningful negotiations DNA KUALUMPUR: Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed Pakistan’s timely and constructive offer to host dialogue between the United States and Iran. ‘I commend Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the leaders of other friendly nations for stepping forward at a moment of acute regional danger, following the earlier commendable efforts of the leadership of OmanRead More
Pakistan ‘delivered’ US proposal to Iran ahead of possible talks to end war
ISLAMABAD, MAR 25: Pakistan has delivered a US proposal to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday, but the venue of any talks between Tehran and Washington to end the war has yet to be decided. The source, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, did not disclose details of the proposal and whether it was the 15-point US framework proposal to end the war reported by news outlets. The source also said Turkiye was helping to find ways to end theRead More