Friday, May 8th, 2026
Malaysian envoy visits Aghosh college Muree
DNA MURREE: Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, undertook a working visit to Aghosh College Murree as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational, humanitarian and people-to-people relations between Malaysia and Pakistan, particularly with welfare institutions and non-governmental organisations engaged in youth and community development. Upon arrival, the High Commissioner was warmly received by Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman, President of Al Khidmat Foundation Pakistan, together with the management and senior administration of the College. During the visit, H.E. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan was given aRead More
Zeeshan Naqvi Elected CFP President
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 /DNA/ – Former Deputy Mayor of Islamabad Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi has been elected President of the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) for the 2026–2030 term following the completion of the federation’s official elections. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a formal notification confirming the results, marking the successful conclusion of the electoral process conducted under national sports regulations. According to the Election Commission notification, the elections were held in accordance with the Constitution of the Pakistan Sports Board 2022, Revised National Sports Policy 2005, NationalRead More
Pakistan signs instrument of accession to become full member of the international olive council
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Pakistan to Spain, Zahoor Ahmed, signed the Instrument of Accession for Pakistan’s full membership of the International Olive Council (IOC) at its headquarters in Madrid today. The Executive Director of the International Olive Council, Mr. Jaime Lillo, was also present on the occasion. Pakistan’s accession to the IOC marks an important milestone in the country’s efforts to promote olive cultivation, strengthen its olive oil sector and benefit from international expertise, research, technical cooperation and best practices in the olive industry. Last year,Read More
Pakistan seeks Singapore support in repatriation of Pakistanis, Iranians aboard seized vessels
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday spoke with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and requested Singapore’s support in facilitating the welfare and repatriation of 11 Pakistani and 20 Iranian seafarers. The said individuals were aboard the vessels seized by US authorities and were currently near Singaporean waters, Deputy Prime Minister Dar wrote on his X timeline. Dar said that he also spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as both countries remained in close coordination on the said matter. He said thatRead More
Islamabad flight operations may be disrupted
DNA ISLAMABAD: Flight operations at the Islamabad airport may be affected due to “operational reasons” from May 8-10, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) notified in a notice to airmen (Notam) on Friday. The Notam said flight arrivals and departures could be delayed because of “operational” reasons from 10:45am to 12:15pm on May 8 and between 8pm and 9:15pm on May 9 and 10. It further stated that flights arriving at the Islamabad airport had been asked to “bring sufficient holding fuel to cater to the delay”. The PAA had issuedRead More
Symbolism, Soft Power and the Atlantic Bond
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The address of King Charles III to a joint meeting of the United States Congress this week was more than a ceremonial speech. It was a carefully staged moment of diplomacy, layered with history, symbolism and contemporary political meaning. In a world unsettled by wars, strategic competition and democratic anxieties, the appearance of the British monarch before American lawmakers carried significance well beyond the grandeur of protocol. Only a handful of foreign leaders and dignitaries are invited to speak before Congress. For a British sovereign, theRead More