Monday, October 26th, 2026
PODA-Pakistan convenes 19th annual rural women leadership conference
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ – PODA-Pakistan is set to convene its three-day 19th Annual Rural Women Leadership Training Conference in Islamabad from 27 to 29 October 2026, bringing together rural women leaders from across Pakistan, representing all four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan. Representing approximately 100 districts across the country, the participants will gather to raise the priorities of rural women and girls, share their experiences, and develop collective solutions to advance their rights, protection, leadership, and socio-economic empowerment. A significant three-day event is being held inRead More
Japan ambassador inaugurates improved Link Road in Murree village
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, attended the Inauguration Ceremony held for “the Project for the Improvement of the Link Road in Village Numbal, Tehsil Murree, Punjab”. The project was implemented by Al Mezan Islamic Model School, an organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities in Pakistan through education, capacity building, and inclusive social development. The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, provided financial assistance of USD 64,528 for this project. The inauguration ceremony was attended byRead More
Chairman CDA directs officers to accelerate sector E-12 development work
Chairman CDA Visits Sector E-12 to Review latest progress of Development Work Following Historic Retrieval of 1,135 Kanals of State Land after 40 years of Worth Billions of Rupees. Citizens have widely appreciated the CDA’s excellent efforts to retrieve valuable state land and accelerate development activities in Sector E-12. ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 /DNA/: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sohail Ashraf, visited Sector E-12 to review the latest pace and progress of ongoing development work in Sector E-12 following the historic retrieval of 1,135 kanals of valuable state land worth billionsRead More
Serena Hotels hosts breast cancer awareness panel discussion
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under its Public Diplomacy initiative, hosted a panel discussion on breast cancer awareness titled “Every Story Is Unique, Every Story Matters.” The session brought together medical experts, a mental health professional, a corporate leader and a breast cancer survivor to highlight the importance of early detection, timely medical consultation, emotional well-being and support for those affected by breast cancer. The discussion aimed to encourage open conversations about breast cancer, address common misconceptions and emphasize the importance of awareness in helping women make informedRead More
Rasme-e-Qul of SCCI Former President Mohammad Akbar Zia to Be Held Today
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ – The Rasme-e-Qul (prayer gathering) of the prominent business figure late Mohammad Akbar Zia, former President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), and Chief Executive Officer of AZP (Pvt.) Ltd., will be held today (Tuesday) at 4:00 PM at House No. 8, Street No. 65, Sector F-8/3, Islamabad. It is pertinent to mention that the late Mohammad Akbar Zia was the father of Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia, President ofRead More
Mao Ning calls on Deputy PM Ishaq Dar in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 (DNA): The Third Round of the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue was held here on Monday, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan and his Chinese counterpart, Ms. Mao Ning, leading their respective delegations. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening coordination between the Offices of the Spokespersons of the two Foreign Ministries. The two sides placed particular emphasis on media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy, aimed at further deepening the time-tested strategic partnership between Pakistan andRead More