Monday, August 17th, 2026
Imam of Haramain calls Ashrafi, discusses Muslim world, defence agreement
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17: Imam of the Two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, held a telephonic conversation with Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, during which the two discussed the prevailing situation in the Muslim world and matters of mutual interest, including the defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. Sheikh Al-Sudais described the agreement as a source of goodwill, security and greater unity for the Muslim Ummah, particularly Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRead More
ASEAN diplomats encourage Pakistani businesses to explore markets
KARACHI, AUG 17 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has stressed upon a more proactive and commercially focused engagement with ASEAN – emphasizing greater trade, investment, joint ventures, technology cooperation and business-to-business linkages between Pakistan and ASEAN countries. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, addressing the Commemoration of ASEAN Day 2026, organized by FPCCI at Federation House, Karachi, under the theme “Strengthening Pakistan–ASEAN Trade, Investment and Economic Partnership” said that ASEAN’s growing economic significance offers substantial opportunities for Pakistani exporters andRead More
Bilal Azhar Kayani reaffirms government’s commitment to cashless economy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 /DNA/ – Minister of State for Railways and Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to advancing a cashless economy and accelerating digital financial inclusion across the country during a high-level engagement with leadership of JS Bank and Zindigi. The delegation, led by Mr. Basir Shamsie, President and CEO of JS Bank, alongside Mr. Noman Azhar, Chief Officer of ZINDIGI – JS Bank, and Mr. Atif Ishaque, Chief Business Officer of ZINDIGI – JS Bank, called on the Minister at the Finance Division toRead More
Pakistan and Wales Play Out Thrilling 3-3 Draw in FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 clash
Amstelveen, AUG 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Wales played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 clash, with the Welsh staging a dramatic comeback to snatch a point in a pulsating Pool encounter. In a match that ebbed and flowed with breathtaking intensity, Pakistan and Wales served up a spectacle for the ages, battling to a 3-3 stalemate that left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The high-octane fixture, played under the floodlights, showcased attacking flair, defensive resilience, andRead More
ISSI-PAIDAR celebrating Morocco’s Enthronement Day
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, AUG 17: /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Morocco’s Enthronement Day. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Mohamed Karmoune, Ambassador of Morocco to Pakistan, and the Guest of Honor was Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary (Africa), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR; Syed Adil Gillani, Ambassador of Pakistan to Morocco;Read More
APNS announces holiday on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 /DNA/ – The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has officially announced that its member publications will observe a complete closed holiday on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in connection with the holy occasion of Eid Milad un Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him). According to the notification issued by the APNS, there will be no morning newspapers published on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as a result of the holiday. However, evening newspapers that do not publish on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, have been given the option to bring outRead More