Monday, July 27th, 2026
Evening shift for consular services at FO
DNA ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced the launch of an Evening Shift for Consular Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aimed at improving public service delivery and accessibility. Under the new schedule, citizens can now avail consular services from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, ensuring greater convenience and efficiency. Dar said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing operations and serving the public more effectively. Details of the revised timings have been shared in the official public notice issued by the ministry.
Pakistan strengthens diplomatic ties with ASEAN amid global challenges
Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says “We look forward to building close and strong partnerships with ASEAN states,” he said, adding that such alliances are vital for peace and prosperity Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic development, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed deep gratitude to the ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for their unwavering support to Pakistan during testing times. Speaking at a gathering that underscored the spirit of collaboration, Malik highlighted the importance of learning from one another and building strongerRead More
Iran threatens response to Ukraine attack on its ship in Caspian Sea
TEHRAN, JUL 27: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday warned that his country would respond to a deadly attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. It came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea against vessels transporting military cargo involving Iran, underscoring the increasingly international dimensions of Russia’s war in Ukraine. “Zelenskyy has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor,” Araghchi said on X, describing it as “a blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel’sRead More
Pakistan urges UN action against India’s “Rogue” Kashmir behavior
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 /DNA/ – Pakistan on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of recent statements made by India’s Defence Minister regarding the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir, labeling the comments as “highly provocative” and a direct threat to regional stability. In an official statement released from Islamabad, the Pakistani government accused New Delhi of distorting the historical and legal status of the Kashmir dispute, which remains on the United Nations Security Council’s agenda. Officials asserted that the Indian minister’s rhetoric deliberately misrepresents the facts and reflects a “deliberate policy”Read More