Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
KP accelerates land record digitization to end middlemen: Revenue Minister
ABBOTTABAD, Sep 30 (DNA): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Revenue and Estate Tariq Mahmood Aryani said the provincial government was accelerating the digitization of land records to provide citizens with modern, transparent and hassle-free revenue services. He made the remarks during a surprise visit to the Service Delivery Centre in Abbottabad, where he inspected arrangements for public services and reviewed the digitization of land records and other revenue-related matters. The minister said a modern system for digitizing land records had been developed in the province and would be inaugurated in Peshawar.Read More
First SCO Council of National Coordinators Meeting Held in Islamabad Under Pakistan’s Chairmanship
DNA Islamabad – The first meeting of the SCO Council of National Coordinators (CNC) was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 28–30 September 2026. The meeting took place under Pakistan’s Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) for 2026-27. It was chaired by the National Coordinator of the SCO for Pakistan and attended by National Coordinators from SCO Member States and representatives of the SCO Secretariat. Key Discussions and Preparations for Pakistan’s SCO Chairmanship During the three-day SCO CNC meeting in Pakistan, the National CoordinatorsRead More
Türkiye Scholarships 2026 Orientation Programme held at the Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Islamabad hosted a Türkiye Scholarships 2026 orientation programme on Wednesday, bringing together 112 newly selected Pakistani scholars, Türkiye Scholarships alumni, and representatives of the Embassy. 112 Pakistani Students Selected for Türkiye Scholarships 2026 Türkiye Scholarships, administered by the Government of the Republic of Türkiye through the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), provides international students with opportunities to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies at leading universities across Türkiye. In 2026, a total of 112Read More
D-8, Albayrak Media Group discuss collaboration ahead of 12th summit
ISTANBUL, SEP 30 /DNA/ — The D-8 Organization and Albayrak Media Group held a high-level meeting to deepen media collaboration and raise global awareness of D-8’s economic initiatives. The session was led by Mr. Ömer Karaca, General Manager of Albayrak Media Group, alongside senior D-8 executives. Exploring D-8’s Vision and 2027 Anniversary During the absorbing session, the D-8 delegation highlighted the organization’s founding vision, overall mission, core priorities, and future outlook. Both parties agreed on a range of media initiatives aimed at raising international awareness of D-8’s contributions to regionalRead More
Russia issues nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic
MOSCOW: Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave that borders the Baltic Sea. In a document sent to NATO and seen by Reuters, Moscow accused the alliance of a “dangerous and reckless course” that entailed “high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict.” The document said this included the possibility “of Russian strikes against decision-making centers in the alliance’s member states right from the outset of the conflict.” “Russia willRead More
Iran’s top diplomat raises the prospect of new talks
TEHRAN, SEP 30: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian media late on Monday that the “current focus is solely on the Strait of Hormuz,” the chokepoint of the war. Araghchi made the comments shortly before departing New York — where he attended last week’s gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly — and after meeting with Pakistani and Qatari mediators. Araghchi said the Qatari intermediaries were expected to soon engage with the US side. “They are set to raise the matter with the American side once more, afterRead More