Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Tunisia looking for PTA with Pakistan, says envoy
She expressed these views while addressing a farewell reception hosted in her honour at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The event was attended by Rwanda’s High Commissioner H.E. Harerimana Fatu, Zimbabwe’s High Commissioner H.E. Titus M.J. Abu Basutu, Acting Ambassador of South Africa H.E. Rudolph Pierre Jordan, ICCI Executive Members and business leaders Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD: Tunisia’s Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Dorsaf Maaroufi, has said that the Preferential Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Tunisia will create new opportunities for expanding trade and commercial activities between the two countries.Read More
NATO ready to address any threat
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio highlighted maritime security in a call with a senior official from the United Arab Emirates, focusing on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz News Desk/DNA BRUSSELS: NATO officials reaffirmed the alliance’s readiness to respond to any potential threat following reports that Iran may be weighing strikes against U.S. military targets in Europe. A senior NATO representative emphasized the alliance’s robust posture, stating, “Our deterrence and defence posture is strong and effective.” The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and growingRead More
Ethiopia, Pakistan agree to boost agri cooperation
The Ambassador also briefed the Federal Minister on Ethiopia’s preparations to host COP32, which will take place in Addis Ababa in 2027 DNA ISLAMABAD: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to further strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector to enhance trade and investment and promote technology transfer, food security and livestock development. The discussion to this end was held at the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad between H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador of Ethiopia,Read More
Iran considers attacking US military targets in Europe if Trump escalates: Report
TEHRAN, AUG 19: Iran is considering attacking US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump decides to escalate the conflict, regime insiders told the Financial Times on Tuesday. According to the two sources, Iranian forces have weighed striking US military targets in south-eastern Europe such as in Bulgaria, which recently authorized US aircraft to refuel at its Bezmer airbase. Cyprus, where a British air base was hit by a drone in March, was also named as a potential target. Sub-sea fiber optic cables in the Strait of HormuzRead More
Govt files review plea against SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition against the decision to transfer jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Pakistan (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. The petition was filed by the Islamabad chief commissioner through the advocate general for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The development comes a day after the SC ordered Adiala jail authorities to transfer the PTI founder to Shifa hospital for medical assessment and treatment within two days. Imran, 73, has remained in prison since August 2023 following convictions he and his party describe asRead More
PM directs petroleum minister to negotiate diesel price cut with local refineries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to immediately travel to Karachi and negotiate with local oil refineries to secure a reduction in diesel prices and provide relief to consumers. The prime minister issued the directive during a meeting with Malik, which was also attended by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Climate Change Minister Dr Musadik Malik and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Hamza Shehbaz. PM Shehbaz directed the petroleum minister to engage with local refineries and concludeRead More