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Rana Mashhood Meets Italian Ambassador Armellin
Rana Mashhood, Italy’s Ambassador Armellini Discuss Trade, Education, Legal Labor Mobility and Youth Cooperation to Strengthen Pakistan–Italy Bilateral Partnership and Expand Long-Term Strategic Collaboration Opportunities ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 /DNA/: Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan met with the Ambassador of Italy H.E. Marlena Armellini. The meeting focused on strengthening the friendly relations between Pakistan and Italy and further enhancing bilateral cooperation. The Chairman expressed his commitment to fostering stronger partnerships in trade, investment, education, and youth development, emphasizing Pakistan’s desire to transform this cooperation into a long-term,Read More
Ramadan moon sighted in Pakistan, fasting starts today
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19: Pakistan begins the first fast of Ramadan 2026 today (Thursday), following the announcement of the crescent moon sighting by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. A meeting of the committee was convened in Peshawar around 5pm on Wednesday to sight the moon for the holy month, with zonal committees across the country also convened to collect testimonies of moon sightings. Ministry of Science and Technology, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), and Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) were also part of the committee andRead More
Russia reaffirms commitment to Pakistan partnership
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 18: Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, today addressed students at Bahria University in a compelling lecture focused on the evolving dynamics of Russia-Pakistan relations. The event underscored the deepening bilateral cooperation amid a complex global landscape and highlighted opportunities for enhanced academic and strategic partnerships.In his remarks, Ambassador Khorev emphasized that, despite challenges in international relations, ties between Moscow and Islamabad have remained consistently constructive. He pointed to historical examples of Soviet-era support in the 1970s and 1980s, including the establishment of major industrial projectsRead More
When Rules Apply Selectively
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, his remarks cut through the usual diplomatic pleasantries. He spoke not of optimism or resilience, but of contradiction. For decades, he argued, Western states claimed to uphold a rules-based international order while quietly bending those very rules whenever it suited their interests. Liberal values were celebrated in speeches, free trade was praised in principle, and international law was invoked selectively firmly against rivals, cautiously against allies, and rarely against oneself. This was notRead More
PEACE BOARD MEET: PM Shehbaz to seek clarity on troops for Gaza in US visit
“We will not be part of any other role, such as disarming Hamas. It is out of the question,” says PM’s aide News Desk/DNA ISLAMABAD: Before Pakistan commits to sending troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force it wants assurances from the United States that it will be a peacekeeping mission rather than tasked with disarming Hamas, three sources told . Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the first formal meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington on Thursday, alongside delegations fromRead More
Russia establishes national committee to strengthen BRICS business cooperation
The committee was created by decree of President Vladimir Putin on 16th February 2026, which took effect on the day of its signing, according to TV BRICS. According to the presidential order, the new body is tasked with ensuring effective interaction between representatives of the business community and relevant federal executive agencies that participate in the development of multilateral and bilateral business cooperation under the BRICS framework. The committee is expected to play a central role in formulating proposals on cooperation priorities for the BRICS Business Council and preparing recommendationsRead More