Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Field Marshal Asim Munir concludes productive Iran visit for mediation
TEHRAN, MAY 23 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF concluded a short but highly productive official visit to Iran. During the visit, the Field Marshal held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and constructive engagement, amidst the regional tensions that have simmered after the ceasefire on 8th April, 2026. The Field Marshal called on H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, H.E. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, H.E. Abbas Araghchi, ForeignRead More
Prime Minister’s China Visit in a Changing Global Order
T.M. Awan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China comes at a moment when the global strategic landscape is rapidly shifting and regional uncertainty is deepening across multiple fronts. From rising tensions in the Middle East to intensifying great-power competition in Asia and continued instability in Afghanistan, the geopolitical environment surrounding Pakistan has become increasingly fragile. In such circumstances, Islamabad’s engagement with Beijing is no longer merely symbolic diplomacy. It is increasingly about economic survival, strategic positioning, and long-term regional relevance. The visit, scheduled as both countries mark 75Read More
Punjab announces three Eid-ul-Azha holidays
LAHORE, MAY 23: The Punjab government has announced four public holidays across the province on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to the notification, Eid holidays will be observed from May 26 to 28. The notification said holidays will be observed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for Eid-ul-Azha. Government offices and relevant institutions across Punjab will follow the announced holiday schedule. Earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced four public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, with all government offices and institutions set to remain closed across the province. According to aRead More
Ex-diplomat Ayaz Wazir’s daughter dies in Islamabad crash
ISLAMABAD, MAY 23: Rayan Wazir, daughter of former diplomat Ayaz Wazir, died in a traffic accident in Islamabad after her car crashed near Parade Ground Metro Station, police sources said. According to police, the vehicle lost control and crashed onto the footpath. The woman driving the car died on the spot. Police sources said the accident took place near Parade Ground Metro Station in Islamabad. The car reportedly went out of control before hitting the footpath. The deceased was later identified as Rayan Wazir, daughter of former diplomat Ayaz Wazir.Read More
PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day China visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Hangzhou in the first phase of his four-day official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation and expanding economic engagement between the two countries. Upon arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, the prime minister was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Zhejiang Xu Wenguang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, the Government of Pakistan said in a post on X. In a post on X, the prime minister expressed gratitude to leadership of ZhejiangRead More
Rubio visits India to renew ties after US-China summit
WASHINTON, MAY 23: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a week after the United States held a warm summit with China. After joining President Donald Trump in Beijing a week ago, Rubio – visiting both Asian powers for the first time – flew to New Delhi and saw Modi for more than an hour, inviting the premier to visit the White House soon. Rubio “underscored the strategic importanceRead More