Monday, August 17th, 2026
Solangi lauds Ambassador Kistafin’s efforts in promoting bilateral relations
The Kazakh ambassador said that he had spent five years in Pakistan and considered the country his second home. He said that after returning to Kazakhstan, he would continue to work towards further promoting relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA): Spokesperson to the President Murtaza Solangi on Monday held a farewell meeting with outgoing Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin at the President’s Secretariat. During the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries came under discussion, along with the need for greater connectivity to promote regional peace andRead More
Pakistan will play constructive role with Saudi, Turkey to defend the region: PM Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will work with Saudi Arabia and Turkey to play a “constructive role” in ensuring the defense of their countries and the wider region, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, as he welcomed US President Donald Trump’s support for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. “Deeply appreciate President Donald Trump’s kind words of support on the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement,” Sharif said in a statement. “Together with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkey, Pakistan will continue to play a constructiveRead More
‘Bold and important first step’: Trump hails Pakistan-KSA-Turkiye defence pact
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has hailed the joint defence pact recently signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, terming it a “bold and important first step”. “It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Monday. The US president congratulated the leadership of the three nations on the signing of the pact, saying it was “a big, bold, and important first step”. Regional powers areRead More
From O Levels to A Levels: Zaid’s consistent excellence
LAHORE, AUG 17 /DNA/ – Zaid Bin Shakir, a distinguished A Level (Business Stream) student at The City School, Ravi Campus, Johar Town, Lahore, has once again proven his academic excellence by securing straight As in all five subjects in the CAIE A1 final examinations. This achievement follows his remarkable performance last year, when he earned nine A*s and one A in the CAIE O Level examinations, placing him among the top achievers of his institution. Zaid Bin Shakir is the son of Mr. Abdul Rashid Shakir, an officer ofRead More
President felicitates Indonesian leadership
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday extended felicitations to the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, the Government and the people of Indonesia on their Independence Day, annually observed on August 17. The president, in his letter to the Indonesian president, stated that this historic occasion commemorated the spirit, resilience and determination of the Indonesian people as well as the leadership of the nation’s founding fathers in their struggle for freedom and independence. President Zardari highlighted that Pakistan and Indonesia enjoyed close and friendlyRead More
«Mustaqillik» Generation: New Navigators of the Silk Road
Sadriddin Suyarov, Journalist A Tashkent evening in midsummer can resemble a vibrant Mediterranean metropolis transplanted into the heart of Central Asia. On a summer terrace in the city center, young people move effortlessly between Uzbek and English while discussing a new fintech startup. A few kilometers away, their peers are presenting an exhibition where traditional Uzbek ikat textiles meet digital art. This is more than a snapshot of modern Tashkent. It is the face of Uzbekistan in 2026, a country marking the 35th anniversary of its independence. Three and aRead More