Monday, October 19th, 2026
Saudi Ambassador Albugamy meets COAS Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, OCT 19 /DNA/ – Rajeh Tami Albugamy, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security dynamics were discussed. Both the dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and underscored the importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategicRead More
BISP partners UN Women and WFP to strengthen gender equality
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 /DNA/ – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), UN Women and the World Food Programme (WFP) today signed a Joint Statement of Collaboration to strengthen the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment into Pakistan’s largest social protection system for the women it serves not only as recipients of cash, but as rights-holders, decision-makers and economic actors. With more than 10 million women receiving quarterly support under the Benazir Kafaalat Programme, BISP is one of the most powerful platforms in the country for reaching women directly. TheRead More
Ambassador Tirmizi prioritizes visa facilitation, direct flights with Russia
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19: /DNA/ – Discussion focused on practical measures to expand bilateral cooperation and address barriers affecting businesses, students and travel between Pakistan and Russia. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, called for stronger economic, educational and people-to-people ties with Russia during a Special Talk on “Pakistan–Russia Relations” at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) today. He emphasised the need to translate growing political engagement into practical cooperation that supports trade, student mobility and regional connectivity. On trade and connectivity, Ambassador Tirmizi prioritised visaRead More
Myanmar and Pakistan share a promising future (P-1)
Exclusive Interview with H.E. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar to Pakistan Exclusive Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In an exclusive interview with Daily Islamabad POST, Centreline, and DNA News Agency, H.E. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar to Pakistan, shared his perspective on the enduring friendship between Myanmar and Pakistan, highlighting opportunities for stronger economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and regional collaboration. The ambassador expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of transforming historical goodwill into meaningful partnerships in trade, education, tourism, and investment. Ambassador Wunna Han notedRead More
Democracy on Trial in India and the Future of Modi’s Rule
By Muhammad Rafi The true strength of democracy lies in the people’s vote, the rule of law, and equal rights for all citizens. No government can claim to uphold democratic values merely by holding elections unless it also ensures respect for dissent, protection for minorities, and the impartiality of state institutions. India claims to be the world’s largest democracy, yet controversies surrounding electoral rolls, the difficulties faced by Muslims, and concerns over the safety of journalists have once again placed the governance of Narendra Modi’s government under intense scrutiny. ProtestsRead More
PM welcomes Gauth AI initiative to support students, teachers
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the government would provide all possible resources and facilities to Daanish schools, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring quality education and creating new opportunities for students, teachers and the younger generation across the country through artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the Ministry of Education and Gauth AI, the prime minister termed the agreement a significant step towards expanding educational opportunities and welcomed the provision of free subscriptions by the technology company. He said theRead More