Saturday, November 7th, 2026
PIMS holds breast cancer awareness walk
ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (DNA): A breast cancer awareness walk was organized at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to promote breast health awareness and encourage early diagnosis and timely screening. The walk was organized as part of efforts to educate communities about breast cancer prevention, early detection and the importance of seeking timely medical advice. Head of Medical Oncology at PIMS, Dr. Qasim Buttar, attended the event and highlighted the significance of early diagnosis and regular screening in improving breast cancer treatment outcomes. He emphasized that timely detection couldRead More
Rubio warns top staff against conflicts of interest as Republicans look to 2028
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has moved to tighten control over the State Department, telling senior officials that staff must stay in their lanes and avoid actions that present conflicts of interest, four people familiar with the matter said. Rubio’s message, delivered in a meeting last week before the Republican Party’s electoral losses on Tuesday, comes as its leading figures attempt to put distance between themselves and an increasingly unpopular Trump administration. The meeting followed the high-profile resignation of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle in mid-October afterRead More
President grieves over passing of former AJK President
ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari expressed grief over the passing of former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan. In a statement, he said the political and public services of Raja Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan will always be remembered. The President prayed for the elevation of the rank of the departed soul and fortitude for the bereaved family.
Govt unveils new auto policy to promote EVs, make cars affordable for middle class
ISLAMABAD, NOV 7: The federal government on Friday announced a new policy with a particular focus on affordable vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Adviser to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan announced the new auto policy. The information minister said the new policy would promote local vehicle manufacturing and exports, while ensuring affordable, high-quality and environment-friendly vehicles for the common man. He said the new auto policy had been awaited with great anticipation. TheRead More
Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce
WASHINGTON: After a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military is setting up a task force to bolster Washington’s efforts to restrict Tehran’s movement of advanced weapons systems and other sanctioned material across its land borders and the Caspian Sea. The announcement of the task force, which has not been previously reported, will be made later on Saturday by the US Central Command, according to a statement seen by Reuters ahead of its release. Task Force Iron Gate, as it will be called, will be based in Tampa, Florida,Read More
Pakistan, Sudan sign visa-free travel agreement, agree to boost cooperation
ISLAMABAD, NOV 7: Pakistan and Sudan have signed an agreement allowing holders of official and diplomatic passports to travel between the two countries without visas, while agreeing to expand cooperation in security, cybercrime, police training and other sectors. The pact was signed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Sudanese counterpart, Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, during a meeting in Islamabad on Saturday. Visa-free travel agreementUnder the arrangement, holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries will be exempt from visa requirements when travelling to each other’s territories.Read More