Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
DPM Dar directs simple, accessible registration process for fuel relief
ISLAMABAD, SEP 15: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review administrative arrangements for the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, directing authorities to ensure simple registration and smooth implementation. During the meeting, Dar stressed that the registration process must remain simple and accessible so that maximum benefits could reach the intended beneficiaries. He directed the relevant authorities to intensify public outreach and ensure the smooth implementation of the scheme at petrol stations. The meeting followed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement on Sunday ofRead More
Egypt backs Saudi security as leaders call for free navigation through key straits
CAIRO, SEP 15: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security on Tuesday as he held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, with the two leaders calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. Al-Sisi said the security of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states was an integral part of Egypt’s national security and expressed Cairo’s “complete rejection and condemnation” of any attacks or threats against the Kingdom’s sovereignty, stability or territorial integrity, according to Egyptian presidency spokespersonRead More
Indonesian navy chief visits Naval Headquarters in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, SEP 15 /DNA/ – Admiral Dr Muhammad Ali, Chief of the Indonesian Navy called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the dignitary was presented Guard of Honour and laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to enhance cooperation through training, reciprocal visits and joint naval exercises. The visiting dignitary appreciatedRead More
Yemen affirms western coast battle to restore state institutions
ISLAMABAD, SEP 15 /DNA/ – The Media Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Islamabad presents its compliments to the esteemed representatives of the media and press would like to convey the position of the Government of the Republic of Yemen regarding the recent developments in Yemen; the escalation taking place on the western coast fronts, and the direct implications thereof for the security of Yemen and the region and for freedom of international navigation. The Government of the Republic of Yemen affirms that what is takingRead More
Pakistan records 164,000 tobacco-related deaths annually
ISLAMABAD, SEP 15 /DNA/ – Pakistan needs to prioritise science-based regulation of smoke-free alternatives as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smoking-related harm, senior Philip Morris International officials said at a media briefing in Islamabad, citing stagnant quit rates, smoking as the leading cause of cancer in Pakistan, and nearly 164,000 tobacco-related deaths recorded in the country every year. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2024, only 24.1 per cent of smokers made a quit attempt in the past 12 months, virtually unchanged from 24.7 per cent inRead More
7 Australia cricket captains want their FM to intervene
SYDNEY, 15 SEP (DNA) — Seven former Australia cricket captains have written to the country’‘s foreign minister, Penny Wong, to raise concerns over PTI founder Imran Khan’s incarceration, terming it a matter of “basic humanity”, Cricinfo reported on Tuesday. Imran, 73, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. According to Cricinfo, the signatories of the letter include Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. In the letter,Read More