Saturday, October 17th, 2026
FUUAST VC Dr Shinwari elected ISC Fellow, pride for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (DNA):Professor Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) has been elected a Fellow of the International Science Council (ISC), marking a significant achievement for Pakistan’s scientific and academic community. The ISC announced his election on October 16, with only two Pakistani scientists, including Professor Dr Shinwari and Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta, selected as Fellows in the announcement. Dr Shinwari is an internationally recognised biological scientist and a recipient of the UNESCO award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for his contributionsRead More
KP setup not meant for coalition-building or power-sharing, Talal takes swipe at Fazl
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17: The federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi slammed Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over his recent remarks, with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry saying the provincial setup was not created for “coalition-building or power-sharing”. In a statement, the minister said that the provincial arrangement was not designed to serve anyone’s personal interests or political ambitions. Chaudhry’s remarks follow a similar statement from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who, without naming the JUI-F chief, said the head of a political party wasRead More
Pakistan commemorates foreign service day
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan marked Foreign Service Day on Saturday with a tribute to the men and women of its diplomatic corps, honouring their contributions to advancing the country’s national interests and strengthening its international relationships. In a message issued on the occasion, the government paid special tribute to the pioneering officers of the Foreign Service who, during the country’s formative years, worked under extraordinarily challenging circumstances to establish Pakistan’s diplomatic presence on the world stage. “At a time when Pakistan was finding its place in the internationalRead More
Korea, Pakistan discuss expanding disaster management cooperation
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Republic of Korea HAN Sungho, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel KIM Jinwoo, visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster management and prevention. During the visit, the delegation received a briefing on NDMA’s disaster management system and its key roles, and examined Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and response systems and related capabilities. Both sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in disaster management, including sharing experiences and technologies to effectively respond to various disasterRead More
I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius: Mourinho
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday if he were winger Vinicius Junior he would have left the club this summer. The Brazilian was sent off during Madrid’s win over Villarreal last weekend for hair pulling and was banned for four matches, meaning he will miss the Clasico clash against Barcelona on October 25. Vinicius, 26, has also been targeted regularly by opposition fans and been racially abused on many occasions since joining Madrid in 2018. “He’s a spectacular kid who it’s easy to have a good relationship with,”Read More
Pakistan will not tolerate any ‘cross-border aggression’, vows CNSC Gen Aamer Raza
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17: Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Syed Aamer Raza on Saturday warned that Pakistan will not tolerate any cross-border aggression or violation of the country’s borders. “Safeguarding the territorial integrity of our motherland is absolute and unyielding,” he said while addressing the 154th Pakistan Military Academy Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73nd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet Course passing out parade at PMA Kakul. At the beginning of his address, the CNSC said that the ceremony marked the successful completion of foundational military training atRead More