Friday, August 14th, 2026
Tajik Ambassador extends warm “Independence Day” greetings to Pakistani nation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (DNA): Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Yusuf Toir Sharifzoda, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the government and people of Pakistan on the country’s 80th Independence Day, reaffirming Tajikistan’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations. In his message, Ambassador Sharifzoda described it as a great honour to convey warm greetings to the Pakistani nation on its national day and expressed his best wishes for the country’s continued peace, prosperity and progress. The ambassador highlighted the deep-rooted historical, civilizational andRead More
Under God’s Elite Sun: The Unequal Access to Solar Power
Under God’s Elite Sun: The Unequal Access to Solar Power The sun shines on everyone equally, but the clean energy harvested under it remains reserved for a privileged few. As utility tariffs soar and conventional energy grids across developing nations struggle under the weight of fiscal inefficiencies, a quiet revolution has taken place. Millions of rooftop solar panels reflect the sky, signaling self-sufficiency and financial relief for those who can afford them. Yet beneath this bright surface lies a deepening divide: energy inequality. The transition to solar power is rapidlyRead More
Balochistan home minister’s security convoy comes under fire in Mastung
QUETTA, AUG 14: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau’s security convoy came under fire while travelling from Kalat to Quetta, officials said on Friday. Mastung additional deputy commissioner said the convoy was targeted while travelling towards Quetta, while police said Langau remained safe in the firing. At least six personnel from the security squad were injured in the exchange of fire, according to police. The injured personnel were shifted to Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Hospital in Quetta for treatment, police said. Speaking after the attack, the Balochistan home minister vowed thatRead More
Implementing President Xi thought to advance China–Pakistan governance ties
By: Jiang Zaidong | Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core has put forward a series of new ideas, new thinking and new strategies centered on the major issue of the era—what kind of long-term governing Marxist party to build and how to build it—giving rise to Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. As an important component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a NewRead More
UK envoy meets Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, AUG 14 /DNA/ – UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar today. DPM/FM appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-UK relations. He recalled his recent meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila and highlighted the importance of sustained high-level contacts. They discussed key areas of mutual interest and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Recent regional and international developments also figured in the discussion. DPM/FM stressed that the Islamabad MoURead More
GCC condemns attack on UAE tankers in Hormuz
JD Vance says the United States is now placing greater emphasis on maintaining lower oil prices rather than focusing exclusively on Iran’s nuclear program. News Report ISLAMABAD, AUG 14 /DNA/ – The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has strongly condemned the recent attack on United Arab Emirates (UAE) tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that threatens maritime security and global energy supplies. The GCC urged the international community to take swift measures to ensure the safety of shipping lanes in one of the world’s most criticalRead More