Friday, April 17th, 2026
Ethiopian Ambassador calls on minister for investment
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (DNA): The Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba, called on the Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh. The federal minister warmly welcomed the Ambassador and appreciated the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia, said a release issued here Friday. The Ambassador commended the rich culture and hospitality of the Pakistani people and congratulated the Federal Minister on Pakistan’s constructive and positive role in promoting global peace. The federal minister appreciated the visionary leadership and diplomatic efforts of Prime Minister MuhammadRead More
Shehbaz, Erdoğan meet in Antalya to boost strategic ties
ANTALYA, APR 17 /DNA/ – This afternoon, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar and other senior officials. Turkish Foreign Minister H.E. Hakan Fidan and other senior Turkish officials were also present. During the warm and cordial meeting, President Erdoğan welcomed the Prime Minister to Türkiye and thanked him forRead More
PM holds high-level meetings with global leaders at Antalya diplomacy forum
DNA ANTALYA, APR 17: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a series of important informal meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The Prime Minister met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. He also held separate meetings with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and former Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. According to official sources, all meetings took placeRead More
Sharp Cut in Global Fuel Prices After Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Fully Open
DNA LONDON/NEW YORK, APR 17: Global fuel prices plunged sharply on Friday following Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open to commercial traffic. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the vital waterway “completely open” for all commercial vessels, in line with the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon. The announcement was quickly confirmed by US President Donald Trump, triggering an immediate market reaction. Oil prices dropped more than 10-11% in early trading. Brent crude fell sharply, while West Texas Intermediate also recorded significant losses. This marks one ofRead More
Trump slams NATO as ‘useless alliance’
The strong criticism has sparked concern among European allies and renewed debate about the future of transatlantic security DNA WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh and blistering attack on NATO, describing the 77-year-old military alliance as a “useless alliance” that failed America when it needed support most. Speaking to reporters and in posts on Truth Social, President Trump revealed that NATO officials had reached out to him, but he bluntly told them the United States no longer needs their assistance. “I gave them a shut-up call,”Read More
Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial vessels, says Iranian minister
TEHRAN, APR 17: Iran’s foreign minister and US President Donald Trump have said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. In a social media post, Mr Trump said Iran announced that the strait “is fully open and ready for full passage”. Minutes earlier, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the passage for all commercial vessels through the strait “is declared completely open” in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon. He said it would stay open for the remaining period of the ceasefire. Mr TrumpRead More