Monday, October 26th, 2026
Pak-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue 2026: Islamabad hosts third round to boost media cooperation
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ — Pakistan and China convened the Third Round of the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue in Islamabad on Monday, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation in media engagement, strategic communication, and public diplomacy. The dialogue was held between Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, Spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Mao Ning, Spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The second round of the dialogue was held virtually in October 2022. The discussions focused on further strengthening cooperation between the two foreign ministries, particularly in mediaRead More
Mecca Defense Alliance officials to meet Iranian leaders in Tehran for de-escalation talks
ISTANBUL, OCT 26: Member states of the Mecca Defense Alliance will meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, aiming to de-escalate tensions, a Saudi Foreign Ministry official said. Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading the Kingdom’s delegation to participate in the meeting between joined by Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir and Director of the Turkish National Intelligence Ibrahim Kalin, Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy at the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry, Rayed Krimly, said in a post on X. The three representatives of the MeccaRead More
Will Trump and Netanyahu Be Able to Overcome Their Political Challenges?
By: Muhammad Rafi The ongoing war in the Middle East is no longer merely a military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Its effects have spread to global politics, energy markets, diplomacy, and electoral politics. The US midterm elections, the prospects for a new government in Israel, Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, Russia’s ties with Iran, and US cooperation with India are all important aspects of the changing global landscape. The key question is whether military gains can be translated into political stability and lasting peace, or whether the costsRead More
The Need for Building Truly Inclusive Classrooms for Visually Impaired Students
By: Ayla Danish Education is often called the key that unlocks potential and breaks down barriers. Yet, for visually impaired students in Pakistan, the classroom door often remains closed to true integration. Across the country, the education system still relies heavily on keeping students apart. Visually impaired children are usually sent to separate, specialized institutions. While these schools do important work and teach essential foundational skills, they keep children away from society during the years they are growing and learning how the real world works. True inclusion means bringing childrenRead More

