Monday, April 13th, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Receives Telephone Call from Canadian PM Mark Carney
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this evening. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Canadian Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan’s peace efforts that culminated in the temporary ceasefire and led to the recently held talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan. While appreciating Canada’s endorsement and support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, the Prime Minister highlighted that the US-Iran negotiations were an important step towards peace and assuredRead More
Youth Panchayat under BELIEF Project highlights barriers faced by minorities
DNA ISLAMABAD: A Youth Panchayat was successfully convened under the BELIEF Project on April 13, 2026, at Ramada Islamabad, bringing together young leaders, experts, and practitioners to deliberate on the critical issue of minority rights in Pakistan. The event was held under the theme “Youth No Longer on the Margins: Minorities Reclaiming Citizenship and Belonging.” The Panchayat featured three dynamic panels Majority, Minority, and Experts creating a platform for inclusive dialogue and diverse perspectives on fostering social cohesion and equitable citizenship. Minority Panel The Minority Panel comprised of Ms. Kiran Peter,Read More
Iran war weighs on global economy
News Desk LONDON: Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy costs, while others appealed for international support. The conflict – the third major shock to hit the world’s economy after the Covid pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – will dominate this week’s gathering of finance officials at the International Monetary Fund in Washington. Any lingering hopes of an early restart to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint wereRead More
Finance Minister meets World Bank’s Anna Bjerde in DC
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, commenced his engagements at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026 today with a productive meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director (Operations), World Bank Group. The Finance Minister appreciated the World Bank Group’s longstanding support to Pakistan’s reform and development agenda. The two sides discussed Pakistan’s economic outlook, including the management of first and second-order effects arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Both sides agreed on the importance of strengthening social protection measuresRead More
US-Iran ceasefire still holding, efforts underway to resolve disputed issues: PM
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan remains fully engaged in efforts to resolve pending issues between the United States and Iran, commending the political and military leadership for their role in hosting the historic talks in Islamabad. Islamabad emerged as key mediator in the US-Iran war after PM Shehbaz mediated a two-week ceasefire between the two side on April 8. Delegations from Washington and Tehran then arrived in Islamabad and held negotiations for over 20 hours at his invitation over the last weekend. However,Read More
Bilawal urges public support
ISLAMABAD, 13 APR (DNA) — Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed the launch of the anti-polio campaign in Pakistan a significant step towards ensuring a healthier future for the nation. In his statement issued by the party secretariat, Bilawal Bhutto said that the ongoing anti-polio drive represents a collective fight against a serious threat to the country’s future. He emphasized that polio, often spread due to negligence, can only be eradicated through increased public awareness and responsibility. Bilawal Bhutto paid tribute to frontline workers participating in theRead More