Monday, November 9th, 2026
Pakistan, Portugal to explore joint ventures and capital market cooperation ahead of Portuguese FM’s Visit
DNA ISLAMABAD: Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), and Aftab Chaudhry held a productive meeting with His Excellency Paulo Domingues, Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, according to a report by Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). During the meeting, the two sides discussed the upcoming visit of the Portuguese Foreign Minister and a business delegation to Pakistan. The visit is expected to focus on exploring joint ventures and deepening cooperation between the capital markets of both countries. The discussions underscored a shared interest in strengthening bilateral economicRead More
IRS hosts Michael Kugelman on Pakistan’s place in Trump’s foreign policy
ISLAMABAD, NOV 9 /DNA/ – The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) organised an expert talk titled “Factoring Pakistan into Trump’s Transactional Foreign Policy” on Friday. Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council, was the keynote speaker. The event was attended by members of the think tank community, diplomatic staff, media, government officials and universities. Riaz Khokhar, Research Officer at IRS, moderated the session. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President IRS, said Pakistan-US relations had entered a productive phase since the start of President Trump’sRead More
Hope: The Reason to Live
By Tanveer Hussain Hope is one of the greatest blessings bestowed upon humanity by nature. It is a powerful force that gives people the courage to live, struggle, and move forward even in the most difficult circumstances. When a person is surrounded by despair, when circumstances turn against them and no way forward seems visible, a ray of hope still remains somewhere in their heart. Perhaps it is this very hope that enables them to endure even the greatest trials of life. When someone falls ill, they endure pain, suffering,Read More
Pakistan navy assumes guard duties at mausoleum of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal
LAHORE, NOV 9 /DNA/ – A Change of Guard Ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal as the nation celebrated the 149th birth anniversary of Mufakkir-e-Pakistan, the visionary behind the ideology of an independent Muslim state in the subcontinent. A smartly attired contingent of Pakistan Navy took over guard duties from Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). Pakistan Navy Station Commander at Lahore, Commodore Misbah Ul Amin graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Pakistan Navy Station Commander laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum on behalf of ChiefRead More
China launches new low-orbit internet satellite group
ASTANA, Nov 9: China successfully launched the 29th group of satellites for its low-Earth-orbit satellite internet constellation from the Hainan commercial space launch site in Wenchang, south China’s Hainan Province, on Monday, CGTN reported. A Long March-12 carrier rocket blasted off at 4:24 a.m., sending the satellites into their preset orbit. The Long March-12, measuring about 62 meters in length, is a new-generation Chinese launch vehicle that uses cryogenic liquid propellants. It is the country’s first single-core rocket with a diameter in the 4-meter class. The rocket has a payloadRead More
Trump: Iran war ‘unlikely’ to resume
Speaking in an interview with media, Trump expressed confidence that tensions had eased significantly following recent confrontations. However, he emphasized that the future course of relations would depend on Iran’s willingness to reach a comprehensive agreement with the United States Centreline Report WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that renewed conflict with Iran is “highly unlikely,” signaling optimism about the prospects for maintaining stability in the region. His remarks came ahead of a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister, whose country has played an important role in diplomatic efforts betweenRead More