Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss enhanced economic cooperation, trade ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (DNA): Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Ali Sher Takhtayev on Tuesday called on Advisor to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and discussed bilateral relations, economic cooperation, trade, investment, exports and people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. During the meeting, Haroon Akhtar said that Pakistan was keen to take its economic relations with Uzbekistan to new heights and further strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, exports and tourism, said a news release. He emphasized that both countries enjoyed brotherly and friendly relations, which providedRead More
UNSC not a representative body: Antonio
The Security Council does not fully represent the world as it exists today,” Guterres said, noting that entire regions, including Africa and much of Asia, remain underrepresented in the body. He stressed that the international community must work together to make the Council more representative, credible and legitimate Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, OCT 6 /DNA/ – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for comprehensive reforms of the UN Security Council, saying the body no longer reflects the realities of today’s world and lacks adequate representation from large partsRead More
PCB opens ticket sales for Pakistan’s T20I series against Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI: Online and physical ticket sales for Pakistan’s highly anticipated three-match home T20I series against Sri Lanka have gone live, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. According to the details, tickets for the series can be purchased through the website of a private courier service, which has been appointed as the tournament’s official ticketing partner. The Green Shirts’ busy home season will begin with the three-match T20I series, with all three fixtures scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 9, 11 and 13 October. ToRead More
PM Shehbaz links fresh talks with PTI to end of Islamabad long march
ISLAMABAD, OCT 6: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended a fresh offer of talks to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), provided it ends its ongoing long march towards Islamabad. Addressing an event in Islamabad, the prime minister warned that the politics of sit-ins and long marches would first target the country’s economy. “Unfortunately, the shadows of dharnas and long marches have once again emerged,” he said, adding that the ruling coalition had collectively decided to hold talks with the PTI to persuade the party to abandon the politics of dharnasRead More
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed elected for another five-year term
The election follows the 7th General Elections, which were conducted peacefully and drew over 54 million registered voters. The Prosperity Party won 438 of the 486 contested House seats. Voting covered 1,139 constituencies including 501 for the House of Peoples’ Representatives and 638 for regional councils. International observer missions, including those of the African Union (AU) and IGAD, endorsed the process as transparent DNA ADDIS ABABA, OCT 6: The first regular inaugural session of the 7th House of Peoples’ Representatives was held in Addis Ababa, marking the formation of aRead More
Romania, Pakistan seek stronger trade and investment ties: envoy
Stoenescu noted that political relations between Romania and Pakistan remain strong, but economic cooperation has yet to fully reflect the opportunities available. He highlighted the complementary nature of both economies and called on businesses to take a leading role in strengthening commercial ties DNA ISLAMABAD/Bucharest: Romania and Pakistan are looking to transform their strong diplomatic relations into tangible economic partnerships, according to Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan Dan Stoenescu during the Romania-Pakistan Business Forum held in Bucharest. Addressing business leaders and stakeholders from both countries, Stoenescu emphasized the need to convertRead More