Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
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
PM Shehbaz condemns attempted drone attack on Mecca, voices support for Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, SEP 16: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned the attempted drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for Saudi Arabia and calling for restraint to prevent further regional escalation. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Mecca,” Sharif said in a post on X, adding that the people of Pakistan were “saddened and perturbed” by the incident. The Pakistani premier praised the “vigilance, courage, and professionalism” of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces for theirRead More
Muslim World League condemns Houthi attacks targeting Mecca, Medina region
RIYADH, SEP 16: The Muslim World League on Wednesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks targeting Mecca and the Medina region, describing them as a violation of the sanctity of Islam’s holy sites and a threat to civilians. In a statement, MWL Secretary-General Mohammed al-Issa denounced what he called the Houthis’ “terrorist approach” in targeting holy sites, mosques, schools and civilian facilities. He also called on Islamic countries and the international community to condemn the attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the measures taken by the Kingdom to protect holyRead More