ISLAMABAD, APR 14 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Toiu on Tuesday, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation. During the call, Foreign Minister Toiu appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating the recent Islamabad talks. Both leaders welcomed the growing positive momentum in Pakistan-Romania relations and agreed to further enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on regional and global issues, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue andRead More

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday stressed the need for dialogue, improved governance, enhanced connectivity and water management to address challenges in Balochistan, and underlined that Pakistan could not progress without the province’s stability and development. Speaking during an interaction with participants of the National Workshop Balochistan-19 here at the Presidency, the president said creating an atmosphere of “workability” in the province was essential so that people would not feel compelled to migrate elsewhere in search of opportunities. He noted that Balochistan was rich in mineralRead More

By Nazir Siyal / DNA ISLAMABAD: Dr. Hamid Khan Al-Mashriqi, an international strategic affairs expert and award-winning journalist, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship at Chatham House, marking a significant achievement for Pakistan. Chatham House, formally known as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading policy institutions, recognized for its influential work in global governance, international relations, and strategic research. The fellowship reflects Dr. Al-Mashriqi’s extensive contributions to diplomacy, international relations, and the media industry. His expertise has been acknowledged across globalRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 /DNA/ – Graduation Ceremony of 152nd GD(P), 98th Engineering, 109th Air Defence (Alpha & Bravo), 28th Admin & Special Duties (Alpha & Bravo), 11th Logistics (Alpha) and 135th Combat Support Courses was held at PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Risalpur. Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan, Air Officer Commanding, PAF Academy Asghar Khan, whereas Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, PakistanRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 /DNA/ – The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Mr. Musa Kulaklikaya, Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkiye; Ambassador Nazih El Naggari, Assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt; and, Prince Dr. Abdullah bin Khalid bin Saud Al-Kabeer AlSaud, Director General of the MFA of Saudi Arabia DPM/FM appreciated the close, brotherly relations and convergence of views on important regional and global matters among the four brotherly countries. He called for devising a cooperative framework among the four countries, focusing on the shared goals of peace,Read More

ISLAMABAD, APR 14: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged businessmen to bring back at least 30% of their wealth to Pakistan ahead of the federal budget 2026-27. “The business community are requested to bring back at least 30% of their money from abroad,” Naqvi said while addressing an event at Federation House in Karachi on Tuesday. The minister claimed that around $100 billion had moved out of Pakistan, stressing that even partial repatriation could provide significant economic relief. “If businessmen decide today, $10 billion can come back before the budget,”Read More