Monday, October 12th, 2026
Ambassadors-designate of Norway, Azerbaijan and Switzerland present credentials to President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 /DNA/ – Ambassadors-designate of the Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Azerbaijan and Switzerland presented their credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The President felicitated the ambassadors on their appointments and wished them successful tenures in Pakistan. He discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on economic cooperation, trade and investment, alongside areas of shared interest. In his meeting with Ambassador-designate of Norway, Sigvald Hauge, the President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding friendly relations with Norway. He expressed appreciation for Norway’sRead More
“Portuguese expertise, Pakistani Talent”: Portugal’s ambassador applauds SIFC-facilitated football academy
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (DNA): Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan Paulo Domingues has lauded the establishment of the Dragon Force Football Academy in Sialkot as a shining example of the potential for Pakistan-Portugal cooperation. Congratulating FC Porto, one of the world’s leading football clubs, and Forward Sports, a renowned Pakistani football manufacturer, on establishing the academy to high international standards, the Ambassador described the initiative as a practical demonstration of what the two countries can achieve together. “This is just an example of what Portugal and Pakistan can do together PortugueseRead More
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ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The President congratulated Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on assuming his new assignment and expressed confidence that he would bring his experience and commitment to advancing Pakistan’s foreign policy interests. He emphasised the importance of strengthening Pakistan’s relations with countries around the world, promoting constructive diplomatic engagement and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation. The President wished the Foreign Secretary success in the discharge of his responsibilities.
NUML celebrates 580th Hangul Day – Korean Ambassador highlights language as a bridge between cultures
ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 /DNA/ – The Islamabad King Sejong Institute (IKSI), department of Korean Language and Culture at NUML celebrated the 580th Hangeul Day with great enthusiasm, highlighting the significance of the Korean language in fostering cultural understanding and strengthening people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea. The ceremony was graced by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Pakistan, H.E. Han Sungho, as the Chief Guest. Rector NUML, Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani, HI(M) (Retd), Director General NUML, Brig Muhammad Rafiq Khan, along with Deans, Directors,Read More
Brazilian Admiral Appreciates Professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces
RAWALPINDI, OCT 12 /DNA/ – A high-level delegation from the Federative Republic of Brazil, led by Admiral Renato Rodrigues De Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of Brazil, 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. Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutualRead More
D-8 advances trade, investment cooperation at Casablanca Forum
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (DNA): The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade, investment and economic integration among member states at the 6th Consultative Forum of Regional Cooperation Organizations (RCOs) in the OIC Region, held in Casablanca, Morocco, on 5–6 October 2026. Represented by Dr. Ismail Bello, Executive Assistant at the D-8 Secretariat, the Organization participated in the Forum jointly convened by the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), said a press release issued on Monday. The meetingRead More