Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Pakistan and China discuss Iran-US tensions ahead of Trump’s China visit
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed regional developments and Islamabad’s ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the Iran conflict on Tuesday. “Both sides underscored the importance of continuing a durable ceasefire and ensuring normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” the Pakistani foreign ministry said in a statement. The phone call came ahead of planned talks in Beijing later this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
‘100% confident’ Iran will stop enriching uranium, will hand over remaining stockpiles: Trump
WASHINGTON, MAY 12: US President Donald Trump said that he is “100% confident” that Iran will stop enriching uranium and will hand over the enriched material that it possesses to the US during a radio interview broadcast on Tuesday morning. Trump also emphasized that Washington will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, and claimed that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “excellent.” Advertisement “We don’t have to rush anything. We have a blockade which allows them no money. It’s a very simple thing: we cannot let themRead More
Tarar says, govt lifts ad ban on Suno News after agreement
ISLAMABAD, 12 MAY (DNA) — Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said the restriction on advertisements for Suno News had been lifted after the channel started implementing agreed measures regarding payment of dues to terminated employees, reinstatement of lower-level staff and protection of workers’ rights. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Suno News, in which matters relating to the rights of media workers, issues being faced by television channels and the termination of employees were discussed in detail. PrimeRead More
HEC, varsity heads renew pledge to strengthen higher education sector for national uplift
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan brought together heads of universities from across the country to discuss key reforms, challenges facing the higher education sector, and the future priorities aimed at its strengthening the for an enhanced role of academia in the socio-economic development of the country. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Bazai, Chair, Vice Chancellors’ Committee, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman HEC, and Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq, Executive Director HEC with participation of over 200 Vice Chancellors andRead More
ISSI, IoBM launch Ambassador G. R. Baluch’s Book on Global Politics
KARACHI, MAY 12 /DNA/ – Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), hosted the launch of The Third Dimension Policy Prism, authored by Ambassador G. R. Baluch. The panel of discussants included General Khalid Naeem Lodhi, former Defence Secretary of Pakistan; Ambassador Masood Khalid, former diplomat; Dr. Munawar Hussain and Dr. Shazia Khalid Cheema from Quaid-i-Azam University; and columnist and anchor Farukh Pitafi. The event was attended by diplomats, academics, scholars, students, and media representatives. In her introductory remarks, Dr. Neelum Nigar,Read More
TAPI project ‘uncertain’ future discussed
ISLAMABAD, 12 MAY (DNA) — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan to discuss bilateral trade enhancement, regional connectivity, energy cooperation, and strengthening institutional engagement between the two brotherly countries. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the growing importance of regional trade corridors, logistics cooperation, and improving commercial connectivity between Pakistan and Central Asian states, said a release issued here on Tuesday. Sources said that the Ambassador took up TAPI project with the minister also, which has beenRead More