ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, this evening. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed Eid ul Fitr greetings to the Amir of Qatar and the brotherly people of Qatar. These sentiments and good wishes were reciprocated by the Qatari Amir. The Prime Minister expressed his serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region. He reiterated strong condemnation of the attacks against QatarRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 /DNA/ – On the directions of the Prime Minister, OGRA has been provided the first tranche amounting to Rs. 27 billion, from Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund, to settle the Price Differential Claims arising from the Government’s decision to shield the consumers from the impact of rising oil prices in the international market. The funds have been arranged through various expenditure reduction measures implemented within the federal government & deposited in the PM Austerity Fund. Government is also considering additional cost-cutting measures to ensure that the relief toRead More

RAWALPINDI, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy extends a warm welcome to People’s Liberation Army (Navy) Ship DAQING for its participation in the 4th iteration of bilateral exercise SEA GUARDIAN, scheduled from 25 March to 2 April 2026. Upon arrival, PLA(N) Ship DAQING was accorded a ceremonial welcome and escorted into port by Pakistan Navy ships with traditional zeal. The SEA GUARDIAN exercise aims to further strengthen bilateral relations through the mutual exchange of maritime expertise and enhanced interoperability between the two friendly navies, reflecting their shared commitment to regionalRead More

BEIJING, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s envoy to China, Mr. Khalil Hashmi, today attended and spoke at the Belt and Road Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony in Beijing. Ambassador Hashmi commended the Overseas Chinese Charity Foundation of China for establishing the Belt and Road Ambassador Scholarship programme and the award ceremony to recognize the outstanding students. He noted that the program provided students from BRI countries valuable opportunities to pursue advanced studies in China, gain global exposure, and develop critical skills. He emphasized that the scholarship programme was a key initiativeRead More

Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Bridging cultures through creativity, the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, alongside the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Islamabad, unveiled the captivating painting exhibition “Japan in Art” at the National Art Gallery, PNCA. H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, together with Mr. Ayoub Jamali, Director General PNCA, and acclaimed artist Mr. Jamal Shah, President of PJCA Islamabad, inaugurated the exhibition. The event drew young artists, art enthusiasts, and dignitaries from all walks of life.Read More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Mohamad Hasan @tokmatn9. The two leaders discussed recent regional & international developments of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to address ongoing challenges.