Monday, May 11th, 2026
Pakistan summons Afghan envoy on Bannu attack
Reiterating Pakistan’s grave concern over the continued use of Afghan soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan, it was impressed upon the Afghan side that Pakistan reserves the right to respond decisively against the perpetrators of this barbaric act Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: The Afghan Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a strong demarche regarding the cowardly vehicle-borne IED attack carried out by terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij on the Fateh Khel Police Post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu District on 9 May 2026. The attack resulted in theRead More
China seeks ‘more stability’ as it confirms Trump-Xi meet
DNA BEIJING: US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with the US leader expected to discuss Iran and trade with his Chinese counterpart. Washington and Beijing have been at loggerheads over key issues ranging from trade tariffs to the Middle East war and Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory. Trump was originally meant to visit in late March or early April, but postponed his trip to focus on the war against Iran. “At the invitation of President XiRead More
Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over deadly attack
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11 /DNA/ – The Afghan Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to deliver a strong demarche regarding the cowardly vehicle-borne IED attack carried out by terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij on the Fateh Khel Police Post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu District on 9 May 2026. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 15 police constables and injuries to four others, including a civilian. The Ministry conveyed that a detailed investigation into the incident, along with evidence collected and technical intelligence, indicates that the attack wasRead More
US envoy, Dar discuss evolving regional situation
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11 /DNA/ – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Natalie A. Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today to discuss the evolving regional situation and the broader Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relationship. DPM/FM highlighted Pakistan’s role in facilitating communication between US and Iran, while expressing hope that ongoing diplomatic efforts would contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond. He also appreciated ongoing U.S. assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers through Singapore.
HEC, 20 Pakistani varsities begin series of education expos in Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD/DHAKA, MAY 11 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has begun the second series of Pakistan Higher Education Expos to showcase the higher education opportunities for the Bangladeshi students under the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor. The first exhibition of the series was held in Dhaka. The academic showcasing activity, wherein 20 prestigious Pakistani universities are participating, will also be held in other cities of Bangladesh – including Barishal, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Chittagong, and Rangpur – over the next 10 days. The expos aim to promote academic exchange, research collaboration, andRead More
Al-Shifa Trust helps 140 children beat eye cancer
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11: /DNA/ – For hundreds of families bringing their children to Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, the biggest fear is not only cancer, but whether delayed treatment has reduced the chances of saving their child’s eyesight and recovery. Doctors at the hospital’s Cancer Unit said nearly 140 children treated over the past three years are now free of cancer, a milestone they described as significant in a country where childhood eye cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages. The hospital said it has registered 620 cancer patients and conducted 3,952 chemotherapyRead More