Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Religious harmony vital for national progress: Governor Kundi
PESHAWAR, MAR 28 (DNA): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday reiterated that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees complete religious and personal freedom to all minorities, terming it essential for a peaceful and progressive society. He was addressing a conference on religious freedom in the Constitution of Pakistan held at the Governor House under the auspices of the Implementation Minority Rights Forum, where he attended as chief guest. The conference was attended by Professor Dr. Qibla Ayaz, minority MNA James Iqbal, Chairman Implementation Minority Rights Forum Samuel Payara, PresidentRead More
Minister seeks report on girl’s death
LAHORE, Mar 28: Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic death of a minor girl caused by the collapse of a drain wall in Mochi Gate, Lahore.Taking immediate notice of the incident, he sought a detailed report from the authorities concerned and directedthem to ensure a thorough and transparent inquiry.The minister said that those responsible for negligence or misconduct would not be spared under any circumstances,adding that strict legal action would be taken against all those found guilty. He emphasised thatRead More
Senator Mushahid Hussain, ex-Israeli general clash over ‘Greater Israel’ plans in TV show
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28: A heated on-air exchange between Senator Mushahid Hussain and a former Israeli national security adviser brought into focus the sharp divide over the ongoing Iran war, as Mushahid insisted that the conflict was part of a broader “Greater Israel” agenda and argued that Iran had emerged in a position of strength despite continued fighting. The clash occurred during a televised debate on Al Arabia English, where participants discussed competing claims by the United States and Iran over a proposed peace deal, as well as the broader strategicRead More
PSL 11: RawalPindiz win toss, opt to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi
LAHORE, MAR 28: RawalPindiz won the toss and decided to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in the third match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Zalmi, the 2017 champions, and Pindiz are facing each other for the first time as the new side is making its debut in PSL history. Playing XIsPeshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousuf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamir Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam and Ali Raza. RawalPindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), YasirRead More
Atif Ikram hails IMF deal as vital step for Pakistan economy
KARACHI, MAR 28 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed the newly reached Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) between the Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the disbursement of approximately $1.2 billion. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh elaborated that the agreement, which follows the successful conclusion of the third review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), is a vital step toward sustaining macroeconomic stability. Mr. AtifRead More
Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats to hold joint consultations in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 /DNA/ – In a significant diplomatic development, the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt are set to arrive in Islamabad on a three-day official visit beginning March 29, 2026. The dignitaries are visiting at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. According to an official statement, Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish Foreign Minister H.E. Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty will engage in in-depth discussions with their PakistaniRead More