Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
US awards $488m F-16 radar support contract for Pakistan, other countries
WASHINGTON, MAY 2: The United States Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. in a $488 million deal to provide engineering and technical support for F-16 radar systems under its Foreign Military Sales programme, with Pakistan among the beneficiary countries. According to an official award notice issued by the US Department of War, the firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers support for F-16 System Programme Office Foreign Military Sales (FMS) as well as Air Force and Navy requirements. The contract includes engineering and technical support for APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems.Read More
PM felicitates Zaidi on his appointment as new Iraqi PM
ISLAMABAD, May 2: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his appointment as Prime Minister of Iraq. “I extend my warm wishes to him as he assumes this important responsibility,” the prime minister posted a felicitation message on his X handle. He further said Pakistan looked forward to working closely with the new Iraqi government to further strengthen their bilateral ties and advance shared aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
Governor Kundi terms youth as key asset for political parties
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, May 2: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that youth are a valuable asset for any political party and play a central role in strengthening organizational structure and highlighting public issues. He expressed these views during a meeting with provincial leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Youth Organization Zafar Ali Khan here at Kundi Model Farm.During the meeting, both leaders discussed party affairs in detail, with a particular focus on the role and importance of youth in political activities. Governor Kundi noted that the PPP hasRead More
CM’s advisor Ali Mustafa Dar unveils AI governance plan
AI & Economic Zones in Focus , CM’s Advisor Ali Mustafa Dar at RCCI RAWALPINDI, MAY 2 /DNA/ – Advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives, Ali Mustafa Dar, has announced that the establishment of a state-of-the-art AI Delivery Unit and the development of economic and industrial zones along the Rawalpindi Ring Road will be top priorities of the provincial government. He shared these remarks during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he was warmly received by RCCIRead More
APNS honors ex-president Hameed Haroon for media contributions
KARACHI, MAY 2 /DNA/ – President of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Senator Sarmad Ali, presented a commemorative souvenir to veteran media professional and former APNS President Hameed Haroon during a session titled ‘APNS TALK with Hameed Haroon.’ The event, held in Karachi, brought together senior office-bearers of the APNS, who were also present in the picture, to honor Haroon’s contributions to the newspaper industry. The gathering served as a platform to reflect on his tenure and insights into the evolving landscape of Pakistani journalism. The APNS TALK seriesRead More