Monday, October 19th, 2026
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
Twelve migrants drown as boats capsize off Greek islands
DNA ATHENS: Twelve migrants drowned in two separate incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos in the northeastern Aegean Sea on Monday, after their boats capsized as the coast guard chased them, authorities said. Five men and one woman died after a speedboat carrying migrants from Turkiye made a sudden maneuver and overturned roughly four nautical miles north of Samos, the Greek coast guard said. Fourteen men survived and a search-and-rescue operation was under way. Authorities arrested one of the survivors, an Iranian national, on suspicion of migrantRead More
Dar arrives in Tajikistan to lead Pak delegation at SCO moot
DPM Dar to meet Tajikistan’s leadership and counterparts from SCO member states on sidelines of summit, says FO DNA DUSHANBE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, scheduled for October 19–20. Upon arrival, DPM Dar was received by Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, who is also co-chair of the Pakistan–Tajikistan Joint Commission, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement on Monday. Pakistan’s Ambassador toRead More