Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Reimagining CSS 1: The Opportunity Cost
The Central Superior Services (CSS) examination remains one of Pakistan’s most prestigious gateways into public service. It’s the ultimate Pakistani Dream for many. Yet, the system has structural inefficiencies, inequities, and a troubling misallocation of human capital. At its core lies the concept of opportunity cost, what candidates must forgo to pursue success in CSS. The preparation process is notoriously long and uncertain, often stretching across six to eight months for a single attempt, far longer in reality to be frank. Many aspirants shape their undergraduate education around CSS subjects,Read More
Dar updates Türkiye’s Fidan on Islamabad ceasefire talks
ISLAMABAD, APR 12 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this evening with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan@HakanFidan. DPM/FM shared developments regarding the ‘Islamabad Talks’ and stressed the importance of all parties adhering to their ceasefire commitments. FM Fidan commended Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue between Iran and the United States. Both reaffirmed their support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at sustaining dialogue and promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. FM Fidan also extended the invitation to DPM/FM forRead More
Dar briefs Saudi FM on Islamabad ceasefire push
ISLAMABAD, APR 12 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan. DPM/FM shared developments regarding the Islamabad Talks. He stressed the importance of all parties adhering to their ceasefire commitments. Underscoring Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue, he reaffirmed the resolve to continue supporting all diplomatic efforts and sustain dialogue to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.
World urges more negotiation after US-Iran talks end without deal
ISLAMABAD, APR 12: Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities, and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks — the highest-level meeting between the two sides since 1979 — and warned that Washington had made Tehran its “final and best offer” for a deal. Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said his negotiating teamRead More
Pakistan Embassy Beijing co-hosts star gala to celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
BEIJING, APR 12 /DNA/ – Pakistan Embassy co-hosted with the renowned China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC) a Star Gala to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The cultural event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, creative industries, media and business leaders to celebrate the iron friendship that continued to grow from strength to strength. In his remarks, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi highlighted that generations of leaders and diplomats from both Pakistan and China had established a model inter-state partnership rooted in mutual trust, mutualRead More
President Zardari congratulates Nizar Amidi on election as President of Iraq
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12: President Asif Ali Zardari, on Sunday, congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as President of the Republic of Iraq, conveying his best wishes for his success in the new role. “In his message, the President expressed confidence that under President Amidi’s leadership, Iraq would continue its efforts towards stability, progress and national cohesion,” President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release. The president reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with Iraq and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. President Zardari also conveyedRead More