Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
PM vows to strengthen AJK Council, pledges federal resources for Azad Kashmir’s development
ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his capacity as Chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Council, on Tuesday administered the oath to four newly elected members of the Council and assured the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir that the federal government would mobilise all available resources for the region’s progress and prosperity. The newly elected members are Ch Latif Akbar, Mushtaq Ahmed Minhas, Ch Muhammad Saeed and Ch Manzoor Ahmed. They were elected by the AJK Legislative Assembly under Article 21(4) of the AJKRead More
Cultural show hosted by The Centaurus and Tajik Embassy enthralls audience
One of the most memorable moments of the evening came when a Tajik singer performed the iconic Pakistani national song “Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhay.” The heartfelt rendition won the admiration of the audience Ansar Mahmood BhattiISLAMABAD: A vibrant cultural evening jointly organized by The Centaurus Mall and the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan captivated a large audience in the federal capital, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Tajikistan. The event featured a mesmerizing performance by a visiting cultural troupe from Tajikistan, which presented aRead More
President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on UN Secretary-General
Mahnoor Ansar Islamabad, OCT 6 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred Pakistan’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in recognition of his distinguished international role, leadership of the United Nations, and contributions to global peace and development The award marks the first time that Pakistan has bestowed the honor on a UN Secretary-General. The investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday evening and was attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister andRead More
Russia-Pakistan “Druzhba” military exercises conclude at Cherat
PESHAWAR, OCT 6 /DNA/ – Ambassador Albert P. Khorev attended the closing ceremony of the IX Joint Russia-Pakistan “Druzhba” military exercises at Cherat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). The exercises brought together personnel from Russia’s 201st Military Base (Central Military District), stationed in Tajikistan, and Pakistan’s Special Forces. The troops demonstrated coordinated counterterrorism operations in challenging terrain, using advanced weapons and technologies, including UAVs. The participating forces were commanded by Colonel Oleg Stetsyuk, Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Central Military District; Lieutenant General Muhammad Amir Najam, Inspector General Training and Evaluation; MajorRead More
PM Shehbaz lays foundation stone for Kashmir Chowk underpass
Underpass to be completed in record one month at a cost of Rs. 1.4 billion; project expected to significantly improve traffic flow between Islamabad and Rawalpindi ISLAMABAD, OCT 6: /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today laid the foundation stone for the Kashmir Chowk Underpass, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility and further strengthening Islamabad’s road network. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. TariqRead More
Women’s empowerment vital for sustainable economic growth: Farah Naz Akbar
Hails ICCI role in promoting ease of doing business DNA ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly, Parliamentary Secretary for National Heritage & Culture Division and President PML-N Women Wing Islamabad, Farah Naz Akbar, has assured her full support to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for promoting women’s economic empowerment and facilitating women entrepreneurs, saying that meaningful participation of women in economic activities was essential for sustainable national development. She said the incumbent government, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was making all-out efforts to promote businessRead More