Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Pakistan religious, political groups back Saudi security, Haramain protection
Islamabad declaration condemns Houthi attacks, expresses solidarity with the Yemeni people, backs Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkiye defence cooperation, and pays tribute to Field Marshal Asim Munir’s peace efforts ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – The Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Conference, jointly organised by the Pakistan Ulema Council and the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council, has unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the sanctity of Makkah al Mukarramah, Madinah al Munawwarah and the two holy mosques, while expressing full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its security, sovereignty and stability. The conference, held underRead More
Japanese envoy inaugurates Tine Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, inaugurated the school under the project for the construction of the Tine Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol, District Islamabad. The project was implemented by Community Services Programme (CSP), a non-governmental organization dedicated to uplifting vulnerable and marginalized communities across Pakistan through education, healthcare, clean water, and women’s empowerment. The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, provided financial assistance of 44,025 USD to this project. The inauguration ceremony was attendedRead More
Ambassador Tirmizi calls for stronger Pakistan-Russia trade & investment ties
Pakistan-Russia economic ties need strong private sector engagement: Zikria Akbar Zia ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Russia should move beyond untapped trade opportunities and forge strong, result-oriented business partnerships to unlock their immense potential for bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, said, emphasizing the need for greater private-sector engagement to translate shared economic interests into tangible commercial gains. He expressed these views during a meeting with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia atRead More
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia sign defence cooperation accord
ANKARA: Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia signed an agreement on Wednesday to boost defence cooperation and strengthen defensive capabilities, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said the countries signed the “Badr Memorandum of Understanding” in Doha as a sign of their desire to further deepen cooperation and develop partnerships. “The agreement holds substantial economic importance,” it said, adding the accord sought to foster cooperation in military production, boost military capabilities, and help collaboration in technical military training, research and development. “By leveraging the unique military productionRead More
Trump admn says it has revoked over 300,000 visas
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas during his second term, the State Department said on Tuesday as the federal government continues its sweeping immigration crackdown. The number showed an acceleration in the pace of visa revocations in recent weeks. In an update issued on August 10, the State Department had put the number of visa revocations since Trump’s current term began in January 2025 at over 175,000. Trump says his immigration crackdown and deportation drive aim to improve domestic security. Rights advocates say the crackdownRead More
No talks with US till demands met: Tehran
News Desk CAIRO: Iranian media reported that Tehran informed Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until its demands are met, reinforcing its position despite mediation efforts by Islamabad. The Iranian news agency Nour News stated that President Masoud Bezhakian discussed mediation efforts and regional developments during a meeting in Tehran with Munir. Pakistan is a key mediator between the United States and Iran. Previous mediation efforts led to the signing of a temporary peace agreement in June. However, the “Islamabad memorandum”Read More