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Pakistan summons Indian Chargé d’Affaires over killing of two civilians at border
DNA ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian Chargé d’Affaires on Saturday to lodge a strong protest over the killing of two Pakistani civilians by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the International Border. According to an official statement, the incident occurred on 2 October 2026 in the Bedian Sector, where BSF personnel resorted to “unprovoked lethal force” against unarmed civilians. Pakistan described the use of force as “wholly unjustified and grossly disproportionate,” resulting in the tragic loss of two lives. Islamabad categorically rejected any attemptRead More
Dar launches renovation of Foreign Office Mosque in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 3 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and renovation of the Foreign Office Mosque here on Saturday. The expansion project will increase the mosque’s capacity and upgrade its facilities to meet the growing need for more spacious prayer facilities for the officers and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Tariq Bajwa, the Acting Foreign Secretary, along with officers and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attendedRead More
Baku hosts Media Forum on “Building Trust through Media in a Polarized World”
DNA ISLAMABAD, Oct 02: Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) media forum on “Building Trust through Media in a Polarized World” was held in Baku organized by the Media and Broadcasting Council. Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev delivered President Ilham Aliyev’s address to the forum participants. In his address, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia Kairat Sarybay highlighted Azerbaijan’s contributionsRead More
Pakistan, India, Australia in same World Cup group
CAPETOWN, OCT 2: India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday. The India-Australia match, a repeat of the 2023 final, will be in Cape Town on October 7 and the India-Pakistan clash will take place in Johannesburg three days later. The tournament, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will start on October 2 and the final will be played on November 21. The group match between India andRead More
Pilot project proposed for digital libraries in special education institutions
LAHORE,Oct 02 (DNA): A proposal has been put forward to launch a pilot project for modern digital libraries in special education institutions in Lahore to provide children with special needs access to quality educational resources,here on Friday. The proposal was discussed at a meeting held with representatives of the British Council and chaired by Secretary Special Education Shoaib Iqbal Syed. The meeting discussed various matters, including access to digital educational materials in special education institutions. A proposal was also presented to provide free access to digital educational and researchRead More
HEC announces research awards 2026-27 worth Rs1 million
LAHORE, Oct 02 (DNA): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the Research Awards 2026-27, offering cash prizes of up to Rs 1 million to recognize outstanding research contributions. The awards aim to encourage researchers, teachers and scholars whose work has contributed significantly to intellectual and social development. According to HEC, the awards will be presented in three categories: Best Researcher, Best Young Researcher and Best Publication. Winners will receive certificates along with cash prizes. The Best Publication Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 million, while BestRead More