Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Gillani hails Romania for Pakistan’s anthem first choral score
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – The Senate of Pakistan hosted a distinguished cultural and diplomatic event, bringing together ambassadors of friendly countries, senators, and guests to mark the official launch of the national anthem of Pakistan, Qaumi Tarana, in a choral format, while celebrating the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Romania. The programme commenced with an informal gathering of ambassadors with H.E. Yousaf Raza Gillani, Chairman of the Senate. It continued with the inauguration of a diplomatic exhibition dedicated to over six decades of Romania–Pakistan bilateral relations, highlighting key milestonesRead More
RCCI hails Pakistan’s role in Iran-US ceasefire
RAWALPINDI, APR 8 /DNA/ – The President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat, and Group Leader Sohail Altaf, in a joint statement, have welcomed the Iran–US ceasefire. They extended heartfelt congratulations on behalf of RCCI and the entire business community to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for their decisive and visionary leadership in facilitating the historic two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. “We must first bow in gratitude to Almighty AllahRead More
Kazakhstan proposes Turkic Civilization Centre at NUML
ISLAMAABD, APR 8 /DNA/ – Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited the National University of Modern Languages for a courtesy call on the Rector. The meeting was attended by Director General NUML, Brig Muhammad Rafiq Khan, First Secretary Mr. Manarbek Nurtazin from the Embassy of Kazakhstan, Dean Faculty of Languages Dr. Jameel Asghar, and Director NILO Dr. Huma Hayat. The Rector NUML extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guest and provided a comprehensive overview of the university, highlighting its academic excellence, strong emphasis on modern languages,Read More
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks: China
DNA BEIJING – China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to pursue a comprehensive solution to resolve the conflict that erupted between the two neighbours last October. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular press briefing that the two sides reached the understanding during recent peace talks hosted by China in the western city of Urumqi. “Both countries agreed at the meetings in China not to take any actions that would escalate or complicate the situation,” Mao Ning said. She added that China wouldRead More
Pakistan moves to regulate virtual assets with first PVARA meet
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) convened its first formal Authority meeting yesterday under the newly enacted Virtual Assets Act, 2026, signaling a major step toward establishing Pakistan as a regulated and credible jurisdiction for virtual assets. The virtual meeting, chaired by PVARA Chairperson Bilal Bin Saqib, brought together key officials including the Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, the Additional Secretary of Finance, the Secretary of Law and Justice, and theRead More
MP Bhandara welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – National Assembly member Isphanyar Bhandara has welcomed the ceasefire between the United States, its allies, and Iran, calling it a positive result of timely diplomatic efforts. In a statement, he said Pakistan played a constructive role in reducing tensions and promoting talks at a critical moment, which helped prevent the risk of a major conflict in the region. He praised the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), saying their coordinatedRead More