Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari Reaffirms Support for WFP’s Efforts to Advance Zero Hunger in Pakistan
KARACHI, SEP 16 /DNA/ – A delegation of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), led by Ms. Anita Hirsch, Representative and Country Director, WFP Pakistan, called on the Honourable First Lady of Pakistan, H.E. Asifa Bhutto Zardari, in Karachi today. The meeting was also attended by Senator Sherry Rehman; Sindh Minister for Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah; Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab; and Mr. Irfan Soomro, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The First Lady was briefed on WFP’s work in nutrition, food security, school meals and climate resilience,Read More
POWERUS delegation meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, SEP 16 /DNA/ – A delegation of POWERUS, a US-based company specialising in defence and critical infrastructure solutions, led by Mr. Robert Bret Velicovich, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) at GHQ, Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, evolving trends in defence technology and avenues for cooperation in defence procurement, production and capacity building were discussed. COAS & CDF highlighted the importance of technological innovation and advanced solutions in strengthening nationalRead More
NUML marks Defence and Martyrs Day
ISLAMABAD, SEP 16 /DNA/ – The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) organized a seminar to commemorate Defence and Martyrs Day, highlighting the sacrifices of Pakistan’s forces and emphasizing the role of national unity and the younger generation in the country’s progress and development. Distinguished Urdu poet, writer, literary critic and educationist Professor Jalil Aali and Dr. Arshad Mehmood Nashad, Head of the Urdu Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, were the guest speakers. Rector NUML Maj Gen Shahid Mehmood Kayani, HI(M) (Retd), DG NUML, Brig Muhammad Rafiq Khan along withRead More
Ayesha Ali hosts farewell lunch for French Ambassador Galey
ISLAMABAD, SEP 16 /DNA/ – Ambassador Ayesha Ali hosted a farewell lunch in honor of outgoing French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, expressing her appreciation for his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties during his tenure in Pakistan. The event also served as a warm welcome for two newly appointed envoys — Italian Ambassador Ugo Ciarlatani and Spanish Ambassador Carlos Aragon — as they formally begin their diplomatic missions in the country. The gathering reflected Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining strong and friendly relations with France, Italy, and Spain, and underscored the importance ofRead More
Petroleum dealers refuse to sell fuel under govt relief scheme
ISLAMABAD, SEP 16: Petroleum dealers on Wednesday refused to sell petrol under the government’s newly launched Rs100-per-litre relief scheme for motorcyclists, rickshaw owners and drivers of vehicles up to 800cc, citing concerns over its implementation mechanism and financial burden. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) Vice Chairman Anwar Kamal said the dealers were not consulted while preparing the scheme, making the current mechanism difficult to implement. “We have reservations about the mechanism of the relief scheme,” he added. Kamal said that relief should be providedRead More
Protecting children, protecting dreams: The urgent need for child protection
By Nabeela Aslam At 13, Bushra should have been sitting in a classroom, preparing for her next examination, turning the pages of her science books and imagining a future in which she would one day wear a white coat and become a doctor. A bright class 8 student in Quetta, she loved learning and was among those young students who had begun to see education as a pathway to a better life. Her ambitions were still taking shape, but they were clear enough: she wanted to study, move forward andRead More