RAWALPINDI, JUL 31 /DNA/ – A delegation of Republic of Belarus led by Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Defence Minister, Major General Pavel Muraveiko, called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The Chief of the Naval Staff received the distinguished guest. During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest, including defence collaboration were discussed. Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasized that Pakistan values its relations with Belarus and desires to forge a long-term, multi-dimensional cooperation with theRead More

ISLAMABAD: Despite the passage of seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, India’s narrative framing the move as a historic achievement of peace and integration is utterly unmasked by severe economic distress, rising unemployment, relentless political unrest, heavy militarization, and demographic engineering. According to defence and foreign policy analysts, mere economic statistics or selective tourism figures cannot hide the real issues of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). They emphasised that sustainable peace and stability are only possible when civil and political rights are restored, humanRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 /DNA/ – Pakistan has welcomed the recent developments under the Board of Peace aimed at implementing the disarmament process outlined in the Gaza Peace Plan, while lauding the role of international mediators and expressing hope for the realization of a two-state solution. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, Pakistan voiced its support for the progress achieved, specifically commending the efforts of the mediating countries—the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye—for their pivotal roles in facilitating the advancement of the peace process.Read More

RAWALPINDI, JUL 31 /DNA/ – In a gesture of interfaith goodwill and cultural exchange, Isphanyar Bhandara, a prominent Pakistani community figure, visited the Iranian Cultural Center in Rawalpindi earlier this week. He was received by Dr. Mehdi Taheri, Director General of the Center and Cultural Attaché of the Iranian Embassy. During the meeting, Dr. Taheri presented Bhandara with a copy of Iran: The Cradle of Peaceful Religious Coexistence, a publication highlighting the Islamic Republic’s historical and contemporary commitment to religious pluralism. The presentation reciprocated Mr. Bhandara’s own gesture from the previousRead More

ISLAMABAD, Jul 31: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan’s constitutional federal structure, provincial autonomy, and cooperation and consultation between the federation and the provinces were of fundamental importance for the country’s development and stability. The prime minister made these remarks while talking to a World Bank delegation led by its Country Director for Pakistan, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, who called on him here, a PM’s Office news release said. Welcoming the delegation, the prime minister lauded Pakistan’s longstanding partnership with the World Bank and appreciated the institution’s role inRead More