Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
US open to meeting Iran at UN, no meeting scheduled yet, Rubio says
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US is open to speaking with Iranians at the UN General Assembly, but no meeting is currently scheduled. Rubio said that he US President Donald Trump is open to meeting with anybody because “he believes that engaging with people is important if you’re going to solve problems. Doesn’t mean you’re going to end up agreeing with them, but it’s important.” “We’re open to that,” Rubio said in an interview with NBC’s “Today” show when asked if Trump was planning toRead More
Iran ready to reopen Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade: Senior official
TEHRAN: Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday. On Sunday, Iran’s military central command said it was informed the US was preparing to restart military operations with the support of regional countries, and warned this would lead to Tehran’s retaliation “without limitations and considerations.” “The US needs to announce that it wants to resolve the issue diplomatically, make that official, and then agree on aRead More
Pakistan seal second straight win in Asian Games Hockey, beat Uzbekistan 5-1
ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 /DNA/ – Pakistan continued their winning run in the Asian Games hockey event, defeating Uzbekistan 5-1 in a Pool B match to register their second consecutive victory. In the match played in Nagoya, the national team adopted an aggressive approach from the outset and maintained their grip on the game throughout. Sufyan Khan scored two goals for Pakistan, while Muhammad Imad, Abdul Rahman and Abubakar scored one goal each. Earlier, Pakistan had crushed Thailand 9-0 in a one-sided contest in their opening Asian Games hockey match. InRead More
Nicolas Roche calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, SEP 22 /DNA/ – Nicolas Roche, Secretary General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN) of France accompanied by Mr. Jean-Noël Poirier, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, including regional security, bilateral cooperation in defence and security domains were discussed. The COAS & CDF reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening of bilateral ties and further enhancing defence andRead More
ICCI calls for elected chief executive for Islamabad’s governance
ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood has announced that the ICCI will hold an “Islamabad Governance and Provincial Status Convention 2026” on September 25, 2026, to initiate an inclusive consultation on the future governance structure and status of Islamabad. Addressing a hugely attended Press Conference here on Tuesday at the Chamber House, he said that Islamabad remains governed under the 1960 ordinance, introduced when the federal capital was new and largely undeveloped. With its population approaching 2.5 million, the systemRead More
Kenya, Pakistan to strengthen cultural ties through landmark wildlife photographic exhibition
ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 /DNA/ – In a significant celebration of cross-continental friendship and environmental appreciation, the High Commissioner of Kenya and Chief Patron of the Pak-Africa Council, Amb. Hamid Asghar, will co-host a prestigious Kenya-Pakistan Nature and Wildlife Photographic Exhibition. Themed “Landscapes & Wildlife: Beyond Borders,” the two-day exhibition is scheduled to take place on October 11, 2026, at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Mezzanine Floor, Exhibition Hall 6. The exhibition will be formally inaugurated by the Minister for Culture, as announced on September 11. The inauguralRead More