Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
ICCI hosts ASEAN Day celebration: Envoys call for greater trade and investment cooperation
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday celebrated ASEAN Day with a high-level diplomatic and business gathering, calling for a stronger, more structured and result-oriented economic partnership between Pakistan and ASEAN. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of Philippines and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad; Colonel (R) Pengiran Haji Kamal Bashah, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam; Mr. Pham Anh Tuan, Ambassador of Vietnam; Mr. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar; Mr. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand; Mr. Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo,Read More
PM Shehbaz ‘strongly’ condemns Houthi attack on Saudi civilian, energy sites
ISLAMABAD, SEP 8 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has “strongly” condemned the Houthi attack targeting Saudi civilian and energy facilities, terming it a “cowardly” act that endangered innocent lives and threatened regional peace and security. In a statement on X, the prime minister expressed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia. His statement came hours after Yemen’s Houthis launched attacks on four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, targeting civilianRead More
Pakistan storm into Asia Cup semis
ISLAMABAD, SEP 8: Pakistan blasted their way into the semi-finals of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 5-2 victory over Malaysia in their key Pool B encounter at Moqi, China, on Tuesday. This is the third straight win from Pakistan in the group and they have reached the summit with nine points. Malaysia and China are tied at six points each and their crucial encounter on Wednesday will decide the second semi-finalists from this group. Malaysia made the stronger start and took the lead in the ninthRead More
Pakistan eye Asian Games upset
KARACHI: Pakistan’s men’s volleyball team are aiming to defy the odds at the Asian Games in Japan this month, with manager and former captain Naseer Ahmed confident the side can challenge stronger opponents and push for a place in the top eight. Pakistan have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Japan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the 16-team competition, which runs from September 26 to October 4. “Yes, I am confident that the team will do well,” Naseer told The Express Tribune in an interview. Pakistan face a daunting openingRead More
Fazl warns against ‘imposing’ new provinces, demanding debate on restructuring
ISLAMABAD, SEP 8: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has warned against imposing decisions on the creation of new provinces without debate, while accusing successive policies of weakening Pakistan politically and economically. Addressing a Khatm-e-Nabuwwat conference at the Wahdat Road Cricket Ground in Lahore, Fazl said that September 6, 1965, marked an important episode in protecting Pakistan’s geographical boundaries. He said the state could only be strong if its people were secure and respected, arguing that political divisions had weakened the country. “We are not against creating units onRead More
Russia backs Iran’s inclusion in Makkah defence pact to ensure regional stability
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for Iran to be included in a regional security framework for the Gulf, saying its participation would be an important step towards regional stability, according to Turkish news agency Anadolu. Lavrov’s remarks came as he discussed the Makkah Joint Defence Pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on August 7 as a possible framework for broader regional security cooperation. The trilateral agreement provides for collective security and defence cooperation among the three countries, with the Strategic Political and Defence Committee establishedRead More