Monday, August 31st, 2026
PM Shehbaz embarks on three-day official visit to Kyrgyz republic
DNA Bishkek/Islamabad – Aug 31 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic today for a three-day official visit (August 31 – September 2, 2026) at the invitation of President Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov. The visit marks a significant milestone in Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan bilateral ties and regional diplomacy, as the Prime Minister is also set to assume the Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State for the 2026–2027 term. The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignRead More
Uzbekistan, Korea expand cooperation in tourism
DNA TASHKENT, AUG 31: Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly sought-after destination for international travel. From January to July 2026, the country welcomed around 7.75 million foreign tourists — up 22.6 percent year-on-year. Over the same period, tourism service exports reached roughly $3.9 billion. Against this backdrop, the Republic of Korea remains one of the leading long-haul markets for Uzbekistan’s tourism industry. Interest among Korean travelers in Uzbekistan continues to grow. In January–July 2026, Korea ranked third among long-haul markets by number of tourists visiting Uzbekistan, behind only China and Turkey. During thisRead More
US, Iran exchange fire in flare-up; Bessent signals more sanctions
DNA WASHINGTON: US forces struck two rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on the Islamic republic since late July. The small Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz near the strategic port of Bandar Abbas overlooks shipping lanes at the mouth of the Gulf, giving it a key role in tension over Iran, maritime security and global energy supplies. Iran responded by launching an attack on two US bases in Jordan, Iranian media said. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shotRead More