ISLAMABA, OCT 7 /DNA/ – The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), through its National Puppet Theatre (NPT) and Children Art Workshop (CAW), presented colourful and educational puppet shows at OPF Girls College, Islamabad, on 6th and 7th October 2026, in collaboration with the Character Building Society. The programme engaged approximately 4,500 students and highlighted important social and environmental issues, including drug addiction, climate change, cleanliness, healthy activities, reduced screen time and mental health awareness, along with elements of Pakistan’s rich folk culture. On 7 October, Mr. Ayoub Jamali,Read More

Visit coincides with 75th anniversary of Pakistan-Holy See diplomatic relations ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 /DNA/ — In a landmark development in Pakistan-Holy See relations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations for States and International Organisations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from October 8 to 10, 2026, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. This will be the first-ever visit to Pakistan by a Secretary for Relations for States and International Organisations of the Holy See, marking aRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, this evening. The Prime Minister lauded the Secretary-General for his principled commitment to the UN Charter, multilateralism, international law, dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes. He also acknowledged his outstanding contribution to international peace and security during his tenure. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to an effective, inclusive and representative UN, particularly at a time when multilateralism faces significant challenges. He welcomed theRead More

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani troops are already present in Saudi Arabia across multiple capabilities and domains, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Asked by CNN whether Pakistani troops or personnel were already on the ground in Saudi Arabia as part of the Makkah alliance, the ISPR DG said the forces had been there for decades. “Pakistani troops have been there for decades […] in Saudi Arabia,” Lt Gen Chaudhry said. He said the Makkah alliance had not emerged “in a vacuum”, pointing to theRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works, chaired by Senator Nasir Butt, met to review a range of issues concerning government accommodation for public officials, the Green Land and Sky Garden projects in Rawalpindi, the Thalian Housing Scheme, stalled housing projects, recovery of outstanding rents, and the housing quota for journalists and media workers. The meeting also examined matters relating to land transfers, recovery and protection of state-owned and common land, implementation of Supreme Court orders, joint venture housing projects, and the status ofRead More