Friday, May 15th, 2026
Pak, Bangladesh eye major defense pact
Pakistan and Bangladesh have shown signs of improving ties through diplomatic exchanges, trade discussions, and renewed political engagement. News Desk/DNA ISLAMABAD: In a potentially significant development for South Asian diplomacy, reports circulating in diplomatic and regional media circles suggest that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir are expected to undertake a three-day official visit to Bangladesh shortly after the anticipated China visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. According to the reports, the proposed high-level visit could mark a major breakthrough in bilateral relations between IslamabadRead More
UNODC, European Union mark the Handover of Prison Management Information System
ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 /DNA/ – The Government of Balochistan, with technical support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) under the European Union (EU) funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, formally marked the handover of the Prison Management Information System (PMIS) to the Balochistan Prison Department during a high-level ceremony held in Islamabad today. PMIS is a landmark digital transformation initiative that has modernised prison administration across 13 facilities in Balochistan including 11 prisons and the offices of the IG and DIG Prisons, into a secure, centralised and integratedRead More
UAE moves to expand oil exports beyond Hormuz
According to international media reports, Abu Dhabi has directed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to fast-track the West-East Pipeline project, which is expected to double the UAE’s export capacity through Fujairah by 2027 DNA DUBAI/TEHRAN: The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to accelerate a major oil pipeline expansion project aimed at bypassing the Strait of Hormuz and significantly increasing crude exports through the strategic port of Fujairah, amid rising tensions in the Gulf and continued uncertainty surrounding Iran-US negotiations. According to international media reports, Abu Dhabi hasRead More