Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
IHC grants interim bail to Dr. Fazila in money laundering case
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday restored the interim bail of Dr. Fazila Abbasi on surety bonds of Rs 100,000 in a multi-billion rupee money laundering case, preventing the FIA ??from arresting her. The court directed the petitioner to approach the trial court.Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard Dr. Fazila Abbasi’s pre-arrest bail application who appeared in the court along with her lawyer Naeem Bukhari.Advocate Naeem Bukhari said that Dr. Fazila Abbasi appeared before the court three times. She could appear once and submitted a medical certificateRead More
Romania and Pakistan sign MoU on port cooperation
The Memorandum reflects the shared objective of enhancing maritime connectivity between Karachi Port and the Port of Constanța on the Black Sea, facilitating more efficient trade flows between South Asia and Europe DNA ISLAMABAD: Romania and Pakistan marked a significant step in advancing their economic and maritime partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on port cooperation. The agreement was concluded between the National Company “Maritime Ports Administration” S.A. Constanța and the Karachi Port Trust during an online ceremony. It was signed by Mr. Mihai Teodorescu, GeneralRead More
China says will boost cooperation with Pakistan on Iran issue as Dar lands in Beijing
ISLAMABAD, MAR 31: China and Pakistan will “strengthen” their cooperation on Iran, Beijing’s foreign ministry said Tuesday, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed in Chinese capital amid diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between US and Iran. Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran, hosting key regional ministers — from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt — and relaying messages between Washington and Tehran, placing Islamabad firmly in the global spotlight. In a brief statement, the Foreign Office said during his one-dayRead More
The Decline of a Sacred Profession
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Medicine has long been regarded as a messianic vocation, a sacred covenant between the healer and the afflicted, wherein the physician serves not merely as a practitioner of science but as an instrument of Divine mercy. The restoration of health, in this noble understanding, is not solely the outcome of pharmacological intervention or surgical dexterity, but a manifestation of the will of Allah, bestowed through those endowed with knowledge, compassion, and fortitude. Across civilizations, the medical profession has commanded reverence, for it demands both intellectual rigorRead More
Turkish varsities to strengthen collaboration in emerging areas with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 /DNA/ – A delegation of Turkish universities, led by Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan İrfan Neziroğlu, visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan to discuss bilateral matters aimed at expanding cooperation in higher education. The delegation, comprising Prof. Dr. Fatih Yılmaz from Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Keleş from Adıyaman University, Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Göktaş from Fırat University, and Prof. Dr. Mutlu Türkmen from Bayburt University alongside officials from the Turkish embassy, called on Chairman HEC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar and other HEC officials, expressing keen interest in expanding bilateral academic and research engagements. The two sides agreed to strengthen relations in the emerging fields, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, andRead More
Iran on the Brink of a Ground War
Qamar Bashir Frustration is now visible on all sides of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. After weeks of bombardment, strategic signaling, and diplomatic theater, the central objectives publicly associated with Washington and Tel Aviv still appear only partially achieved. The Strait of Hormuz remains the decisive choke point, Iranian retaliatory capacity has not been extinguished, and the war has entered its second month with fresh troop deployments rather than a settled outcome. Reuters reported on March 30 that thousands of U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne had arrived inRead More