Friday, October 16th, 2026
Pakistan to assume chairmanship of WBG, IMF boards in 2027
ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (DNA): Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2027, with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema formally announced as the incoming chair. The announcement, made during the plenary session of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, marked a historic milestone, as Pakistan would assume the chairmanship for the first time since 1953, a news release said on Friday here. The forthcoming chairmanship provides Pakistan with an importantRead More
Day of Condemnation held worldwide against Houthi rebels’ continued attacks on Haramain Sharifain
Attacks on Haramain Sharifain and civilian infrastructure unacceptable, scholars declare Religious leaders express outrage over Houthi actions and announce unconditional solidarity with Saudi Arabia LAHORE, OCT 16 /DNA/ – A Day of Condemnation was observed in Pakistan, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and across the world against the continued objectionable and terrorist activities of Houthi rebels, following an appeal by the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council, Pakistan Ulema Council and their allied religious organisations. During Friday sermons and large gatherings, religious scholars and preachers expressed deep concern, outrage and griefRead More
Pakistan hockey secures private sponsorship
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Vital Group on Thursday signed a sponsorship agreement aimed at promoting hockey and encouraging greater youth participation in the sport. The signing ceremony at Islamabad was attended by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Vital Group’s Mian Asad, national team players and former Olympians. Ahsan Iqbal said hockey was a symbol of Pakistan’s national identity and the country had the potential to regain its lost glory in international hockey. He said talentedRead More
England arrive in Pakistan for ODI tri-series
LAHORE, OCT 16: England cricket team arrived at Islamabad on Friday to feature in the ODI tri-series, also involving hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka.. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting team at the airport. The ODI tri-series will be held from October 18 to 31 at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. England will train at the Pindi Stadium on Saturday. The opening match will see Pakistan take on Sri Lanka on October 18. Pakistan and England will face each other at the same venue on October 20.Read More
China-Pakistan Youth Forum promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, the Secretariat of the CPEC Consortium of Universities, and the College of International Cooperation and Education at Harbin Engineering University co-organised the China-Pakistan Youth Forum titled “The Future of China-Pakistan Cooperation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” as part of the 6th Exchange Mechanism Conference of the CPEC Consortium of Universities. The forum brought together young scholars, researchers and students from Pakistan and China to discuss future avenues for bilateral cooperation in higher education, research, innovation and sustainable development. It connected participants atRead More
The 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan
By Saifullah Ansar The 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a significant milestone in Asia’s journey toward greater cooperation, peace, and sustainable development. Bringing together heads of state, government representatives, foreign ministers, and senior officials from across the continent, the summit reaffirmed the importance of multilateral dialogue in addressing common regional and global challenges. The event was hosted by Azerbaijan on 15 October 2026 and highlighted the country’s growing diplomatic role in fostering regional connectivity and cooperation.Read More