Friday, September 11th, 2026
Chairman Mao’s 50th Anniversary: Mushahid lauds Mao as architect of Pak-China friendship
ISLAMABAD, SEP 11 /DNA/ – Speakers at a special event marking the 50th death anniversary of Chinese leader, Chairman Mao Zedong, lauded his historic contributions to China and the world. The largely attended function was hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute, whose Chairman, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, delivered the keynote address. Other speakers included prominent journalist Hamid Mir and leading lawyer Salman Akram Raja. Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Syed Fakhar Imam, was the Chief Guest while the function was presided over by the former Foreign Minister and Ambassador toRead More
RCCI Elections 2026-28: Nosherwan Khalil Khan elected RCCI President unopposed
DNA Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has elected Nosherwan Khalil Khan as President, Waseem Aslam as Senior Vice President, and Ikram-ur-Rehman Abbasi as Vice President for the term 2026-28, all unopposed. The three-member Election Commission, comprising Tariq Mughal, Saqib Daud, and Zahoor Ahmed Malik, announced the results following the scrutiny of nomination papers for the posts of President, Senior Vice President, and Vice President. According to the Election Commission, Nosherwan Khalil Khan (President), Waseem Aslam (Senior Vice President), and Ikram-ur-Rehman Abbasi (Vice President) were declared elected uncontested. Similarly, Saima Dastagir and Sadia Niazi wereRead More
Trump tells MBS US will provide intel, targeting assistance amid Yemen escalation: Source
WASHINGTON, SEP 11: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with US President Donald Trump multiple times in recent days about the escalating situation in Yemen, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. Trump told MBS that the US would provide intelligence and targeting assistance, one source told Al Arabiya English, as the Iran-backed Houthis have made significant gains across the Red Sea coastline. The top US military commander for the Middle East also traveled to the Kingdom in recent hours, the source said. US Central Command chief Adm.Read More
Iran president says pressure on country at critical, dangerous stage
TEHRAN, SEP 11: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that pressure on his country from the United States had reached a critical and dangerous stage. Speaking in India ahead of a BRICS summit, Pezeshkian suggested that “the world today is going through a period of unprecedented complexity,” adding the use of economic levers of pressure only served to exacerbate that. “Iran has been subjected to heavy sanctions in recent years; this pressure has reached a critical and dangerous stage in recent months following the military aggression by the UnitedRead More
Chaos at North Korean Embassy reception
ISLAMABAD, 11 SEP (DNA) — What was meant to be a solemn celebration of North Korea’s National Day turned into an embarrassing diplomatic episode in Islamabad last night. According to reports, the reception hosted by the North Korean Ambassador took an unexpected turn when a Pakistani minister, during his speech, expressed support for the “reunification of both Koreas.” The remark reportedly irked the North Korean Ambassador, who engaged in a heated debate with the minister in front of stunned guests. Witnesses described the exchange as tense, with the atmosphere quickly deteriorating. MattersRead More
FIFA Football for schools targets 3 million Pakistani schoolchildren
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), in collaboration with FIFA, has launched the Football for Schools programme in Pakistan, setting an ambitious target of reaching 3 million schoolchildren and distributing 162,000 footballs to more than 3,000 government schools across the country. The landmark initiative aims to take football to the grassroots, provide children with greater access to sporting opportunities and create a sustainable pathway for developing Pakistan’s next generation of football talent. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside FIFA Football for Schools Programme Manager AntonioRead More