Friday, April 3rd, 2026
China says talks between Pakistan, Afghanistan progressing at steady pace
BEIJING, APR 3: Islamabad, Kabul welcome Beijing’s mediation, willing to sit down for talks again, says Chinese foreign ministry’s spox.
Romanian envoy Presents Choral Arrangement of Pakistan’s National Anthem Senate Chairman
ISLAMABAD, APR 3 /DNA/ – In a significant gesture of cultural diplomacy and friendship, Romania has gifted Pakistan the world’s first professional choral arrangement and official score of the national anthem, Qaumi Tarana. Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Dan Stoenescu, personally presented the official album and the written choral score to Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, in a special ceremony. The unique artistic project was realized by Romania’s renowned National Chamber Choir “Madrigal – Marin Constantin”, with the support of the Embassy of Romania inRead More
Public transport made free in Islamabad for one month
This package comes as part of ongoing efforts to promote public transport usage, reduce traffic congestion, and offer direct relief to the masses Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, APR 3 /DNA/ – In a significant relief measure for citizens amid rising living costs, the federal government has announced that public transport in Islamabad will be completely free for one month. Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi stated that the government will bear all expenses for the initiative. He described the step as being in line with the directives of the Prime MinisterRead More
Pakistan backs Arab League’s stand against foreign occupation, urges stronger bonds with UN
Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Apr 03: Pakistan has called for stronger UN-Arab league cooperation in the crisis-ridden Middle East, highlighting that a priority of the 22-member League’s is the resolution of long outstanding disputes such as those arising from foreign occupation. “We hope the ongoing international efforts will lead to a time-bound and irreversible political process, anchored in relevant UN resolutions, culminating in the establishment of a sovereign, independent and contiguous State of Palestine on the basis of pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,Read More
HEC successfully completes nationwide faculty training for Fehm-e-Quran initiative
ISLAMABAD, APR 3 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, through its National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), has successfully concluded a landmark nationwide faculty training initiative under the Fehm-e-Quran program. This achievement reaffirms HEC’s commitment to integrating meaningful religious understanding and ethical values within higher education across Pakistan. Pursuant to the directive of the Chairman HEC issued on March 28, 2025, the Fehm-e-Quran course was introduced as a compulsory two-credit-hour subject for all undergraduate and graduate programs in HEC-recognized universities. In line with this national mandate, NAHE wasRead More
China says peace talks advance between Pakistan, Afghanistan
DNA BEIJING: Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbors were meeting there to try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. China, which shares a western border with both nations, has been trying to mediate between the allies turned foes, holding telephone calls with their foreign ministers and sending a special envoy on visits in March. “Both Pakistan and Afghanistan attach importance to, and welcome, China’s mediation, and are willing to sitRead More