Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Washington denounces complaint leveled against Lebanon envoy
WASHINGTON, OCT 14: The US State Department denounced a complaint filed by a lawyer against Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and that was reportedly referred to the military judiciary. Some Lebanese media outlets reported that the complaint was over an alleged phone call between Moawad and her Israeli counterpart, Yechiel Leiter, after the latter’s son was wounded in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank. The complaint was reportedly referred to the Government’s Commissioner to the Military Court. Lebanon’s military court deals with matters related toRead More
NATO countries ‘need to do more’ to boost Ukraine air defenses: Rutte
WASHINGTON: NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday urged alliance members to step up support for Ukraine’s air defenses, as Russia’s strikes pound the country. “With winter coming and with Russia’s aggression unrelenting, allies need to do more, especially in support of air defense,” Rutte said at a press conference in Estonia.
Pakistan, Malaysia vow to deepen trade, investment, education ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (DNA): High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan Dato Mohammad Azhar bin Mazlan on Tuesday called for enhanced trade, investment, educational and tourism cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia, saying the two countries could further strengthen their longstanding bilateral relations through collaboration in multiple sectors. Addressing a “Meet the Press” programme at the National Press Club (NPC), he said the two countries enjoyed longstanding brotherly relations, underpinned by shared cultural values, religious affinities and people-to-people contacts. He said Pakistan and Malaysia had maintained diplomatic relations since 1957, shortly afterRead More
Pakistan Army team wins Silver at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
WALES, OCT 14 /DNA/ – High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK, Tipu Usman hosted Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 Silver Medal winning team of Pakistan Army at the High Commission. The High Commissioner discussed their experience of the exercise and congratulated them on their achievement. Exercise Cambrian Patrol was held in Wales from 2 to 13 October 2026. The exercise is widely regarded as one of the most demanding international military patrolling competitions. This year 140 teams from 36 countries took part. Pakistan’s entry, drawn from 59 Punjab Regiment, consisted ofRead More
Lawmaker lauds HEC for drug control measures in Higher Education Institutions
ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan held a meeting on, ‘Drug Prevention, Awareness, and Control Measures in Educational Institutions’ to discuss reported cases of drug use and supply and to deliberate on measures to strengthen preventive measures, institutional responses, awareness initiatives, monitoring, and inter-agency coordination. The meeting, chaired by Ms. Rabia Naseem Farooqi, Member National Assembly (MNA) and Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, was attended by Director General Research & Analysis Activities (R&AA) HEC Engr. Saleem Ullah Sohoo, and representatives ofRead More