Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Pakistan Moves to Integrate Herbal Medicine into Mainstream Healthcare as COMSTECH-DRAP Seminar and Exhibition Opens
Experts call for evidence-based validation, stronger regulation and greater investment in traditional medicine research ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – Pakistan has taken an important step towards integrating herbal and traditional medicines into the national healthcare system as a two-day Exhibition and Seminar on Research, Processing and Drug Development of Herbal Medicines commenced at the COMSTECH Secretariat on Tuesday. The event, jointly organized by OIC-COMSTECH, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), and the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, brought together policymakers, regulators, diplomats, scientists, traditional medicine practitioners,Read More
Wang urges enhancing understanding among civilizations via dialogue
BEIJING, JUN 9: /DNA/ – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called for improving understanding and fostering mutual trust through dialogue when addressing an event observing the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations via video. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on all sides to promote unity and seek consensus through exchanges, and continuously consolidate the popular and cultural foundation for building a community with a shared future for humanity in the face of unprecedented challenges. Wang highlightedRead More
Day of Portugal in Islamabad celebrates shared values, growing ties
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad commemorated the Day of Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities with a spirited tribute to the nation’s history, language, and global diaspora, while underscoring the deepening ties between Portugal and Pakistan. In a statement marking the occasion, Portugal’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Paulo Guedes Domingues, honored Luís de Camões, the literary giant whose work embodies Portugal’s legacy of openness, discovery, and intercultural dialogue. The Ambassador extended special gratitude to Portuguese citizens living abroad, noting that their talentRead More
Dar urges swift release of Pakistani hostages in call with Somali FM
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, spoke with Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali, to discuss ongoing efforts to secure the release of the Pakistani hostages aboard the MT Honour 25. “Pakistan has been actively engaging with Somali authorities following the vessel’s hijacking off the Somali coast in April,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. The DPM / FM conveyed Pakistan’s grave concern over the situation and underscored the importance of ensuring the hostages’ well-being, their early release, and safeRead More
Pakistan-China joint research centre inaugurated in China
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – The China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre was inaugurated today at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology (SYUCT), Liaoning Province of China. The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, together with Prof. Xu Guangwen, Member of the Standing Committee of the Liaoning Provincial People’s Congress, and Prof. Qin Gaowu, President of SYUCT. The establishment of this centre marks an important milestone in Pakistan-China cooperation in research, science, technology, and higher education, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between theRead More
Pakistan reaffirms multilateralism at SCO Silver Jubilee event
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar participated in a cake-cutting ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday to mark the 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The event was attended by resident ambassadors of SCO member states based in Pakistan. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Organization’s founding and its contributions to regional stability and cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to multilateralism. He highlighted that theRead More