Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Ishaq Dar, Uzbek FM discuss bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke today with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov @FM_Saidov from London. They discussed matters of mutual interest and the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Kyrgyzstan. The two Ministers reaffirmed the close and brotherly ties between Pak & Uzbekistan and agreed to meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit to further advance shared bilateral priorities.
World Cup hockey: Germany defeat Australia
DNA AMSTERDAM: Germany delivered a thrilling comeback in the Hockey World Cup as they defeated Australia 4-2. Falling behind in the first quarter, Germany regrouped and dominated the remainder of the match, showcasing resilience and tactical superiority. With this victory, Germany now leads their group with six points, strengthening their chances of advancing further in the tournament. In other matches, South Africa secured a win against Malaysia, while France overcame Ireland. These results have added intensity to the group stage, with teams battling hard for qualification spots. The day’s playRead More
President appreciates Saudi Ambassador’s contribution to strengthening Pakistan-Saudi ties
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the contribution of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malkiy, towards strengthening the longstanding fraternal and strategic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The President said this while talking to Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malkiy who called on him for a farewell call at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President expressed appreciation for his dedicated service and the friendship, warmth and cooperation he extended to Pakistan during his tenure. He said the Ambassador had played anRead More
PTI demands Imran’s CT angiography be conducted at Shifa International Hospital
ISLAMABAD: Following reports that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan could not undergo a recommended computed tomography angiography (CTA) during a hospital visit this week, his party condemned the authorities over their “continued failure” to carry out the procedure and demanded that it be immediately conducted at Shifa International Hospital. When the PTI founder was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in the early hours of Friday for an eye procedure and other diagnostic examinations, doctors recommended a CTA of the heart, but hospital staff reportedly said theRead More
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan boost growing Turkic World ties
TASHKENT, AUG 23 /DNA/ – President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and First Lady Ziroat Mirziyoyeva officially welcomed President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva to the Kuksaroy Residence in Tashkent on Sunday, marking the start of a key state visit. The Azerbaijani leader was received with full ceremonial honors, including a guard of honor and a formal parade in the palace square, which was adorned with the national flags of both nations. Following a joint photo session, the two presidents proceeded to hold high-level bilateral talks focusedRead More
Who are the candidate running for UN Secy General post
GENEVA, 23 AUG (DNA) — The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be chosen this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. A second informal poll took place on Friday and showed Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett was narrowly ahead, according to sources close to the process. Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres. Grossi, a 65-year-old career diplomat from Argentina, has been a high-profile director general of the UN nuclear watchdog for the last six years. While the International AtomicRead More