Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Kazakhstan appoints Yerkin Tukumov as Ambassador to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 /DNA/ – The Republic of Kazakhstan has appointed Mr. Yerkin Tukumov as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, marking a new chapter in diplomatic relations between the two countries. A distinguished diplomat, political scientist, and strategic affairs expert, Ambassador Tukumov brings nearly three decades of experience in foreign policy, international relations, and national security. Prior to his appointment, he served as Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and as the Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan for Afghanistan fromRead More
CIMMYT equips Pakistani research institutes to strengthen wheat research
Staff Reporter FAISALABAD, OCT 13 /DNA/ – The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, has provided laboratory equipment and farm machinery to national agricultural research institutions to strengthen wheat breeding, improve seed processing and support the development of climate-resilient crop varieties. The initiative was marked by the inauguration of a dedicated laboratory and working area at the Wheat Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, on Tuesday, as Pakistan and CIMMYT celebrate six decades of cooperation in wheat research and theRead More
President Zardari condoles deaths, injuries in Rahman Baba Express derailment incident
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (DNA):President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the incident of the Rahman Baba Express derailment that took place near Multan, causing deaths and injuries. The president, in a statement, expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of the passengers who lost their lives in the accident and conveyed best wishes for the swift recovery of the injured passengers. He directed the relevant authorities to ensure the provision of assistance and all possible facilities to the affected passengers. The president also called forRead More
German Embassy in Islamabad hosts concert of German Air Force Jazz Band
ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 /DNA/ – The German Embassy in Islamabad hosted a captivating jazz concert featuring the Jazz Quintet of the German Air Force whose performance mesmerized the audience. The co-hosts, German Defense Attaché Colonel (GS) Joern Rist and Counsellor Jan Gerald Krausser, Head of the Communications and Cultural Affairs, welcomed the guests at the latter’s house and garden. The ensemble comprises Master Sergeant Benjamin Kaapke, Sergeant 1st Class Heiko Schulz, Sergeant 1st Class Maurice Nau, Sergeant 1st Class Julian Teltenkötter and Sergeant 1st Class Johann Günther. The musicians deliveredRead More