Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Pakistan test-fires missile
DNA RAWALPINDI, OCT 13: Pakistan Army conducted successful test launch of Hypersonic Ballistic Missile, Fatah-2 Extended Range (ER). The weapon system is equipped with advanced navigation and state of the art avionics. It is capable of engaging targets with high precision and defeating enemy’s Missile Defence Systems due to its unique trajectory and maneuverability features. Fatah-2 ER with it’s extended range will further enhance Army’s reach and capability of engaging deep targets. Today’s launch was witnessed by Commander Army Rocket Force Command (Comd ARFC), senior officers from Pakistan Army andRead More
PM reaffirms commitment to Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan pillars
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 /DNA/ – Magnus Brunner, European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. The meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan-EU cooperation in the areas of migration and mobility, one of the eight pillars of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan 2019. Welcoming Commissioner Brunner on his first visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with the European Union. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all pillars of theRead More
HEC Awards 200 International Fellowships under Flagship IRSIP Programme
ISLAMABAD, OCT 13: /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has awarded 200 fellowships to PhD scholars under its flagship International Research Support Initiative Programme (IRSIP), providing them with the opportunity to gain international research experience. HEC hosted the award ceremony for IRSIP Batch 59 at its Secretariat on Tuesday. Since the programme’s inception in 2006, more than 6,900 scholars have received IRSIP fellowships. Chairman HEC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar was the chief guest at the ceremony, which was attended by Executive Director HEC Dr. Zia Ul Haq, seniorRead More
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