Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Iran says border with Pak open
DNA TEHRAN: Iran has said its border with Pakistan remains open and there are currently no restrictions on the export of Iranian goods, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to the country. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam issued the clarification amid reports concerning the closure of the Iranian border, saying Tehran had imposed no restrictions on exports to Pakistan. “Iran’s borders with all its neighbouring countries remain open,” the envoy said in a statement on X. “Under the prevailing circumstances, it would be neither logical nor in the interestsRead More
Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival to Be Held in Islamabad from November 6-8: Yasir Ilyas Khan
Will Showcase Country’s Cultural Diversity and Tourism Potential: Yasir Ilyas Khan Tourism Can Become a Major Driver of Pakistan’s Economic Growth: Zikria Akbar Zia ICCI, PTDC Sign MoU to Promote Tourism, Business Opportunities and Pakistan’s Global Image ISLAMABAD, OCT 25 /DNA/ – Adviser to the Prime Minister on Tourism Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan has announced that the 2nd Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 will be held from November 6 to 8 at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, bringing together tourism, sports, culture, adventure, food, crafts, family entertainment and publicRead More
DG enforcement PTA visits Lahore, holds meetings with Fixed Broadband Licensees
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (DNA):Director General Enforcement, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), visited Lahore and held multiple meetings with Fixed Line Licensees (FLLs), Class Value Added Services (CVAS) licensees, and newly introduced Data Class Value Added Services (DCVAS) licensees at PTA Zonal Office Lahore to discuss measures being undertaken by PTA to improve the quality of fixed broadband services for end users. The meeting was attended by representatives of major PTA licensees from various cities of Punjab. During the meeting, the Director General Enforcement emphasized the need to bring all cable operatorsRead More
FIA nabs human trafficking suspect after 16 years in hiding
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (DNA):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has arrested a proclaimed offender wanted for the past 16 years in a human trafficking case, following a special operation launched on the directions of the Director FIA Islamabad Zone. An FIA official told on Sunday that the suspect, identified as Noor Ahmed, was arrested from Mandi Bahauddin by a team of the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Rawalpindi. He said the suspect was wanted in FIR No. 243/2010 for allegedly facilitating the illegal movement of citizens to Greece through IranRead More
President Zardari Extends Felicitations to Austria on National Day
DNA Islamabad: 25 Oct — President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm felicitations to the President and the people of the Republic of Austria on the occasion of Austria’s National Day. In his letter to Austrian President Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, President Zardari conveyed his best wishes for the President’s good health and happiness and for the continued progress, prosperity and well-being of the Austrian people. President Zardari said that Pakistan and Austria enjoy longstanding and cordial relations founded on mutual respect, goodwill and a shared commitment to peace,Read More
Action planned against unauthorized ultrasound reporting
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (DNA):Healthcare regulatory bodies are set to take action against unauthorized ultrasound reporting to ensure compliance with professional qualification requirements and protect patient safety, sources said. According to sources, concerns have been raised over MBBS doctors obtaining short-term certificate courses or informal training in ultrasonography and subsequently using the title Sonologist to issue formal ultrasound reports. Sources said the concerned bodies were considering measures to ensure that diagnostic ultrasound reporting was conducted by appropriately qualified radiologists holding recognized postgraduate qualifications, subject to applicable registration and regulatory requirements. TheRead More