Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Islamabad lodges strong demarche on US ambassador’s Kashmir statement
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – Demarche on the Visit of the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, to IIOJK, and Incorrect Statement regarding the Status of the Disputed Territory The U.S. Charge d’ Affaires in Islamabad was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and a strong demarche was lodged over the factually incorrect remarks of U.S. Ambassador to India, regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir,during his visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan strongly condemned and categorically rejected the characterisation of Jammu and Kashmir as aRead More
Mass arrest in Islamabad: over 100 foreigners detained in I-8
The latest arrests raise pressing questions about how such networks were able to establish themselves in Pakistan. Concerns have been voiced about the role of local law enforcement agencies, which seemingly allowed these operations to continue unchecked DNA ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies in Islamabad carried out another major operation on Wednesday, arresting more than 100 foreign nationals allegedly involved in running an illegal call center in Sector I-8. Officials confirmed the arrests but have not disclosed the identities or nationalities of those detained. The crackdown comes just days after authoritiesRead More
ECC approves international tender for 108,000 MT sugar export
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, held at the Finance Division. The ECC considered a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research seeking permission to call international tenders for export of 108,000 MT of sugar lying with Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), as remaining stock from the 300,000 MT sugar imported last year on recommendation of Steering Committee on Sugar, constituted with the approval ofRead More
India thrash Pakistan 5-3 in record Hockey World Cup win
AMSTELVEEN, AUG 19 (DNA): In a pulsating display of attacking hockey that kept fans on the edge of their seats, India emerged victorious over Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline in their latest encounter. While the match was a testament to the excellent skill on display from both sides, it was Pakistan’s defensive frailties and goalkeeping woes that ultimately handed the initiative to their arch-rivals. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Pakistan showing tremendous fighting spirit. The star for the Green Shirts was undoubtedly Hanan Shahid, who scored aRead More
Mohsen Gillani, Saudi Envoy discuss Pakistan Football Development
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Mohsen Gillani, called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, in Riyadh, where they discussed ways to further promote and develop football in Pakistan and strengthen sports cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The meeting focused on exploring new avenues of collaboration with relevant Saudi institutions and sports stakeholders to strengthen Pakistan’s football ecosystem and create greater opportunities for Pakistani players, coaches and sporting institutions. Mohsen Gillani briefed Ambassador Ahmad Farooq on the PFF’s ongoing initiatives and futureRead More
CPSC launches special platinum jubilee edition of PIVOT Magazine
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of a special Platinum Jubilee edition of PIVOT Magazine, titled “Pakistan-China All-Weather Partnership in Peace and Progress at Platinum Jubilee,” commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to China, was the Keynote Speaker, while Mr. Xu Hangtian, Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, was the Guest of Honor. Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Director,Read More