Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
PFF, UN Pakistan launch Football for mental health initiative
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and United Nations (UN) Pakistan have joined hands to promote youth mental wellbeing through sports by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the launch of the “Football for Mental Health” initiative. The MoU was signed by PFF President Mohsen Gilani and United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Mohammad Yahya during a ceremony held in Islamabad. The event was attended by Pakistan women’s football team captain Maria Khan, Lahore Qalandars Chief Executive Officer Atif Rana, PFF Chief Executive Officer Shahid KhokharRead More
Professor Sami: Pakistan, nuclear Muslim state, strengthens Palestinians
Palestine Prof Dr Sami says Pakistan source of strength for Palestine, Mushahid says Iran targeted for its support to Palestine, terms Kashmir & Palestine as part of ‘Pakistani DNA’ ISTANBUL, MAY 20 /DNA/ – Professor Sami Al-Arian, eminent Palestinian scholar and Director of the Centre for Islamic & Global Affairs (CIGA) at Istanbul has said that Pakistan is the source of strength for the Palestinian people as a nuclear Muslim state that does not recognize Israel and whom Israel considers a threat for her. Palestinians are thankful to Pakistan forRead More
Governor Sindh hosts delegation to boost Pakistan–Romania economic cooperation
KARACHI, MAY 20 /DNA/ – Atif Farooqi, Advisor & Chief Operating Officer of Pakistan Romania Business Council, and Sohail Shamim Firpo, Chairman PRBC, called on Nehal Hashmi, Governor of Sindh, at the Governor House today and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, trade, and investment between Pakistan and Romania. The meeting highlighted the growing potential for cooperation in maritime trade, logistics, agriculture, industry, and information technology. Both sides emphasized the importance of sustained institutional engagement to unlock new opportunities for business-to-business collaboration and economic partnership. Governor Hashmi appreciated AtifRead More
Centre assures KP of restoring gas supply to CNG stations after successful talks
ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 – The federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments on Wednesday successfully concluded negotiations over the closure of CNG stations, with officials confirming an agreement on gas supply arrangements for the province. The breakthrough came two days after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi displayed rare political unity by criticising the federal government over the suspension of gas supply and demanding immediate restoration of the CNG sector. Confirming the development, KP Governor Kundi has welcomed the restoration of gas supply to the province, describingRead More
Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US attacks
TEHRAN, MAY 20: Iran threatened on Wednesday to spread war beyond the Middle East if the United States attacks again, after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of restarting the military campaign. Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have largely stalled. Iran submitted a new offer to the United States this week, but its public accounts of it repeat terms previously rejected by Trump, including demands for control of the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for warRead More
UN chief wants end to hostilities
According to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, all parties involved in the conflicts must immediately halt violations of existing ceasefires and return to diplomatic engagement under international frameworks DNA UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has reiterated the urgent need to end all ceasefire violations and push for a durable political settlement to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, warning that continued hostilities risk further regional destabilisation. According to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, all parties involved in the conflicts must immediately halt violations of existing ceasefires and return toRead More