Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Romanian FM condemns deadly drone attack on Cargo Ship near Constanța as ‘Blatant Violation’ of Int’l Law
DNA BUCHAREST — Romania’s Foreign Minister Dan Neculǎescu on Friday condemned a lethal drone strike on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea just 13 nautical miles off the coast of Constanța, calling it a “blatant violation of international law and freedom of navigation.” The attack killed one sailor and injured others, according to the minister, who extended condolences to the victim’s family as Romanian Coast Guard rescue operations continued in rough seas. The Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv, reportedly bound for Sulina, was struck by a drone on 23 OctoberRead More
President Zardari seeks broader Pakistan-Germany cooperation
DNA Berlin: 23 Oct — President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed on the imperative of realising available potential for expanding existing political, economic and defence cooperation between Pakistan and Germany with greater focus on economy and trade, emerging technologies, climate resilience, skills development, people-to-people and cultural exchanges during meeting with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin today. President Zardari thanked President Steinmeier for his invitation and the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He said the visit reflected Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its longstanding cordial, friendlyRead More
Bangladesh envoy sees billions in untapped Pakistan trade potential
LAHORE, OCT 23 /DNA/ – The High Commissioner of Bangladesh Md Iqbal Hussain Khan has said that there was considerable potential to expand trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Currently bilateral trade amounted to around US$1 billion, while the actual potential was worth several billion dollars. Stronger cooperation, improved trade connectivity, the removal of trade barriers and closer engagement between the business communities of both countries could help unlock this untapped potential and significantly increase bilateral trade. The High Commissioner was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. LCCIRead More
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a devastating earthquake that struck Nagqu City in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. The president, who is in Germany for a three-day visit, in a statement, extended his heartfelt condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the bereaved families, and the people of China who lost their loved ones in the calamity. Reaffirming Pakistan’s complete solidarity with China, he said that Pakistan stood firmly with its Chinese brothers and sisters during thisRead More
PM grieved over deaths, injuries by earthquake in China’s Xizang region
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of precious lives and injuries caused by a devastating earthquake in Nagqu city of Xizang Autonomous Region of China. “On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I extend our heartfelt condolences to President Xi Jinping, and our Chinese brothers and sisters, especially the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. Reaffirming solidarity with ChinaRead More
10 militants killed, civilian martyred in Gwadar: ISPR
“By targeting these locations, terrorists sought to harm the very people they claim to represent and wanted to obstruct the development and prosperity of Balochistan. To protect residents and clear the area, Security forces launched clearance operations in and around Gwadar city,” the ISPR said India-backed militants attempted to carry out terrorist activities in Gwadar on Thursday, says military’s media wing DNA QUETTA: At least 10 terrorists, including a female terrorist, were killed and a civilian was martyred during separate engagements with security forces in Balochistan’s Gwadar district, the military’sRead More