Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Cambodia agrees to early repatriation of 54 detained Pak nationals: FO
“Detainees will be repatriated without any legal proceedings against them,” assures FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD, APR 28 /DNA/ – Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Tuesday confirmed that Cambodian authorities agreed to the early repatriation of 54 Pakistani nationals detained in Siem Reap Province. These individuals were arrested following a raid on a scamming compound, the spokesperson added. In a statement, Andrabi said that the Pakistan Embassy in Cambodia has actively pursued the matter with the Cambodian government. “This is in line with the instructions of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign MinisterRead More
UAE leaves Opec and Opec+
DNA ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy. The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. Opec Gulf producers have already been struggling to shipRead More
Trump: Iran “Collapsing Financially”
DNA WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has stated that Iran is in a severe state of financial collapse and urgently wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened to resume oil exports and generate revenue. In recent remarks and social media posts, Trump claimed Iran is “starving for cash” and losing approximately $500 million a day due to the ongoing restrictions and blockade on the vital waterway. He suggested Tehran is pressing for the strait to be opened immediately because of its dire economic situation. Trump has repeatedly linked any potential deal toRead More
President FPCCI Atif Ikram called on Ambassador of Jordan
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 /DNA/ – In a move aimed at fostering stronger economic cooperation, Ambassador of Jordan, Maen Khreasat recently held a high-level meeting with the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), H.E. Atif Ikram Sheikh. Describing the engagement as an “utmost pleasure,” Mr. Khreasat welcomed his “dear brother” to discuss a wide range of business topics. The primary focus of the dialogue was to enhance mutual cooperation, identify avenues for shared economic interest, and chart the way forward for sustainable growth between theRead More
IHC’s Kayani, Sattar among three judges transferred to other high courts
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), in a meeting chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, approved the transfer of three Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to other high courts. According to a statement released by the top judicial body on Tuesday, the commission approved the transfer of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani from IHC to the Lahore High Court (LHC), Justice Babar Sattar to the Peshawar High Court (PHC), and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz to the Sindh High Court (SHC), with a majority vote. “The meetings wereRead More
Dr. Faisal tipped as new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
LONDON/ISLAMABAD, APR 28 /DNA/ – With edition that Dr. Faisal has been tipped as the new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, is set to relinquish his charge and return to Islamabad by April 27, according to sources within the Foreign Office. Dr Faisal, who assumed the role in August 2023, oversaw Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in the UK during a period marked by both bilateral cooperation and challenges on political and diaspora fronts. His departure marks the end of a tenure that saw him become a prominent voice for Pakistan in BritishRead More