Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Maldives President Muizzu arrives in Islamabad on three-day state visit
ISLAMABAD, OCT 20 /DNA/ – The President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, arrived in Islamabad today on a three-day State Visit to Pakistan (20–22 October 2026), accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers and senior officials. Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs along with Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Federal Minister of State for Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training warmly received the distinguished guests at the airport. The visit, the first by a President of MaldivesRead More
Maldives President arrives in Pakistan
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dr Muizzu was accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation comprising cabinet ministers and senior officials.Upon arrival at Islamabad International Airport, the Maldives president and the first lady were accorded a 21-gun salute. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Muizzu will be accorded an official welcome tomorrow at the Prime Minister’s House. The visiting dignitary is onRead More
Gilani expresses deep grief over loss of five young lives in Multan road accident
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (DNA):Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident on Bosan Road in Multan that claimed the lives of five young men. In his condolence message, the Chairman Senate described the loss of precious human lives as deeply heartbreaking, saying that the untimely demise of five young men was a great tragedy for their families and a matter of profound sorrow for the entire community. He extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families, sharing in theirRead More
Ashrafi, IIUI President discuss countering ideological terrorism through youth awareness
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (DNA):Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Secretary-General of the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council and Coordinator of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, on Tuesday held a meeting with President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, at his office and discussed the issues of mutual interests including ideological terrorism, youth awareness and efforts to promote religious harmony.During the meeting, the two dignitaries discussed the growing challenge of ideological terrorism, emphasizing the need to address the ideas and narratives thatRead More
IHRA conducts licensing assessment at CDA Hospital
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (DNA):The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has conducted a licensing assessment at CDA Hospital to evaluate its compliance with the prescribed healthcare standards. During the assessment, IHRA assessors evaluated the hospital against the Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS) indicators and prepared a comprehensive assessment report. The exercise was part of the ongoing licensing process aimed at ensuring that healthcare establishments meet the required standards of patient safety, quality of care and public health before the issuance of a licence.IHRA’s regulatory assessments are intended to promote compliance withRead More
Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council condemnation of Houthi attacks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks on the Kingdom’s civilian infrastructure and threats to Red Sea shipping, while calling for international cooperation to prevent the Iran-backed militia from obtaining weapons and other forms of support. The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman in Riyadh, welcomed the presidential statement issued by Security Council members condemning Houthi attacks on civilian facilities, airports and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, as well as continuing threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait.Read More