ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (DNA): The three-day Pakistan Tourism, Sports and Family Festival 2026 kicked off at the Islamabad Sports Complex on Friday, bringing together tourism stakeholders, provincial representatives, members of the diplomatic community, families and visitors to showcase Pakistan’s tourism potential, cultural diversity and recreational opportunities. The festival, being organised under the leadership of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), with the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) as the lead implementing agency, builds on the success and positive public response to its inaugural edition.A wide range of activities attracted visitorsRead More

DNA RAWALPINDI, Nov 6: Lieutenant General (Police) Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, Minister of Interior of the Republic of the Sudan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Friday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics, and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation were discussed, according to a statement. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening relations between the two countries, particularly inRead More

ISLAMABAD, NOV 6: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday urged the federal government to engage all stakeholders and set aside political differences, saying economic hardships required collective attention. “The people of Pakistan are finding it difficult to live economically,” Bilawal said while addressing a groundbreaking ceremony for a 600-bed hospital in Larkana. He said the government’s priority should be addressing the difficulties faced by the public rather than engaging in political confrontations. “Every country’s first responsibility is to look after its people,” he said, adding that theRead More

GILGIT, Nov 06 (DNA): Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan called on Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain on Friday and discussed opportunities for enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, investment, climate resilience, healthcare and other sectors. During the meeting the chief minister appreciated the Canadian government’s support for the development of Gilgit-Baltistan, describing the region as geographically unique and rich in investment opportunities in tourism, minerals, energy and agriculture. He said the provincial government was committed to facilitating international tourists and investors by introducing special reforms and providing one-windowRead More

ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (DNA):President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday has congratulated President Iliana Yotova on her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria and the people of Bulgaria on expressing their mandate through a peaceful and democratic process. The President has expressed the confidence that the friendly relations between Pakistan and Bulgaria, rooted in mutual respect and cooperation, will grow even stronger under her leadership. “It is a matter of extra joy for us and the Bulgarian women that she is the first Bulgarian woman to be elected toRead More