Monday, September 21st, 2026
Pakistan highlights GSP+ importance in EU meeting
NEW YORK, SEPT 21 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in New York today. During the meeting, DPM Dar underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with the European Union, with particular emphasis on trade and economic cooperation. He highlighted the significance of the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) for Pakistan’s tradeRead More
Iran praises Pakistani leadership’s mediation efforts amid Middle East crisis
TEHRAN: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s met Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni as the duo exchanged views on Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations and the latest situation in the region “In the meeting, progress was reviewed on the ongoing cooperation between the interior ministries of both countries in various sectors,” the interior ministry posted on X. The meeting was held amid stalled talks between the United States and Iran to end the war that began in February this year. Since the start of the war, Pakistan has been playing a key role in reducingRead More
Voting for Russian State Duma Elections concludes at Embassy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, SEP 21 /DNA/ – Voting at the polling station established at the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has successfully concluded, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev announced in a comment to TASS News Agency following the close of the ballot. According to the Ambassador, a total of 130 people cast their ballots, including the leadership and staff of the Embassy and the Trade Mission, their family members, as well as Russian citizens residing in or temporarily staying in Pakistan. Observers from the Civic Chamber of Russia who were present at theRead More
Dar meets French minister in New York
DNA NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot on sidelines of the 81st Session of UNGA in New York. Both sides reviewed Pakistan-France bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global developments. The DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen bilateral ties, including through enhanced political engagement, trade and investment, educational linkages and people-to-people exchanges. The DPM/FM appreciated France’s efforts in support of the two-State solution, including its decision to restrict imports of goods fromRead More
World Mental Health Day
By: Zahra Zarbakht Ali Every peace treaty has a signature page. None of them have a line for what happens to the mind after the ink dries. For decades, mental health has sat at the margins of international diplomacy, treated as a domestic health matter, not a subject for foreign ministries, peace negotiations, or development strategy. World Mental Health Day is marked on October 10 every year. This year’s WMHD arrives against a backdrop of protracted conflicts, mass displacement, and climate-driven disasters that are producing psychological trauma at a scaleRead More
U.S. Embassy, USEFP launch innovation hive to boost Pakistan’s startup ecosystem
DNA ISLAMABAD — The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) officially launched the Innovation Hive on Tuesday, a new startup incubator and co-working space created in partnership with the U.S. Embassy and American businesses and investors. The initiative aims to support Pakistani entrepreneurs by providing training, mentorship, and direct access to American experts. Speaking at the opening ceremony, U.S. Embassy Islamabad Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said the Hive was born from a simple premise: “Talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not always find it.” The facility will operate fiveRead More