Friday, August 21st, 2026
Syrian FM concludes historic Pakistan visit
ISLAMABAD, 21 Aug /DNA/ – The first official visit of a Syrian Foreign Minister to Pakistan since the formation of the new Syrian Government concluded today, with both nations agreeing to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors and strengthen their long-standing brotherly relations. His Excellency Mr. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, arrived in Pakistan on 19 August 2026 at the invitation of Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. The two-day visit marked a significant milestoneRead More
England inflict innings defeat on Pakistan in first Test
LEEDS: Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue took three wickets each and propelled England to an innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match home series here at Headingley on Friday. Set to neutralise a 238-run deficit after England piled up 409 all out in response to their 171 in the first innings, Pakistan’s batting unit also faltered in the second as it could muster 135 before being bundled out in 37.3 overs. The Green Shirts resumed their second innings after the lunch breakRead More
Congo Defence delegation calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI, Aug 21: A high-level defence delegation of the Democratic Republic of Congo, headed by Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules, Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) here on Friday at General Headquarters (GHQ). Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public RelationsRead More
Pakistan Ulema Council, allied organizations advance National Paigham-e-Aman Committee’s peace, harmony, tolerance agenda
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21: Friday sermons were delivered across Pakistan on “Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam in the Light of Seerah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)” on the appeal of the Pakistan Ulema Council and its allied organizations, in line with the objectives of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee. The nationwide initiative marked another positive and constructive step towards promoting peace, interfaith and intra-faith harmony, religious tolerance, respect for human dignity and peaceful coexistence, said a press release. The religious scholars and leaders associated with the National Paigham-e-AmanRead More
Iran, Oman discuss resuming talks, Strait of Hormuz navigation
MUSCAT, AUG 21: The Omani and Iranian foreign ministers discussed in a phone call ways to create suitable conditions for resuming dialogue and negotiations, and developments affecting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s state news agency said on Friday.
Army Chief, Malaysian Minister vow broader security cooperation
RAWALPINDI, AUG 21 /DNA/ – Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia, Saifuddin Nasution Bin Ismail, along with the Malaysian Ambassador to Pakistan and a high-level delegation called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, the regional security dynamics and matters of mutual interest were deliberated upon. Both sides reaffirmed the strong and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Malaysia and expressed their resolve to further broaden cooperation and engagementRead More