Monday, November 2nd, 2026
The Global Day and the Dual Tragedy of Pakistani Journalism!
By: Tariq Usmani / Special Analysis Every year on November 2nd, the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” is observed across Pakistan and around the globe. This day serves as a stark reminder of how the soldiers of the pen are targeted, assassinated, abducted, and tortured worldwide just to suppress the voice of truth, while the perpetrators of these heinous crimes roam free from the grip of law. Pakistan ranks among the most dangerous countries in the world, where journalists continuously face grave perils in the lineRead More
HEC trains 22 faculty members under national faculty development programme
ISLAMABAD, NOV 2 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), through the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), has successfully concluded the National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP) Tier-II for Associate Professors. The two-week programme brought together 22 Associate Professors from public-sector Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Pakistan to strengthen academic leadership, pedagogical competencies, research capacity, and institutional management. The programme covered key areas including excellence in higher education teaching, academic planning and implementation, Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), research and innovation, digital assessment, organisational communication, higher education administration, professional development, auditRead More
Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz
TEHRAN, NOV 2: Iran on Monday said it was ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US agrees to its conditions, having previously proposed a one-week timeline. “The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran’s good-faith approach,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. “We have stated that, if Iran’s demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period.” He said an exchange of messagesRead More
China’s foreign minister pushes for dialogue to resolve Middle East conflict
BEIJING, NOV 2: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that all parties in the Middle East conflict should focus on political solutions rather than resorting to arms again, in a meeting with an Iranian national security official in Beijing. Dialogue and negotiation are the way to resolve Middle East conflicts, Wang told Ali Bagheri Kani, the deputy secretary of the Iran Supreme National Security Council, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Wang also said China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security. Earlier on Monday, ChineseRead More
Pakistan’s global image undergoes a positive transformation: Sardar Yasir
Speaking at the inauguration, the Head of the Culture Section of the French Embassy Marc Piton said that more than 1,300 restaurants worldwide participate in the festival simultaneously, promoting French cuisine and culture across continents Ansar M Bhatti Islamabad: The Good France 2026 Food Festival was inaugurated at Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, bringing together diplomats, hospitality professionals, media representatives, and members of the community to celebrate French and Pakistani culinary excellence. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CEO of The Centaurus and Prime Minister Coordinator on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, thankedRead More