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Russia threatens to target Lithuania over NATO nuclear weapons
DNA MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday it would aim its nuclear warheads at Lithuania if the Baltic state hosted any weapons from the nuclear arsenals of its NATO allies on its territory. Lithuania is moving to lift a constitutional ban on having nuclear weapons stored in the country, part of an effort to boost its security posture amid Russia’s offensive on Ukraine. The decision is currently working its way through parliament — where it needs a two-thirds majority to pass and has the support of the president and major partiesRead More
Pakistan appoints first-ever ambassador to Armenia
DNA ISLAMABAD – In a historic diplomatic milestone, Pakistan has appointed its first-ever Ambassador to Armenia. Pakistan’s current Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan presented his credentials to the President of Armenia, formally assuming the role as Pakistan’s non-resident Ambassador to the country. This appointment follows the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia last year. For decades, Pakistan refrained from appointing an envoy to Yerevan due to strained ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Pakistan has consistently supported Azerbaijan’s position in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, particularlyRead More
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi highlights Africa’s economic potential
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, SEP 12 /DNA/ – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has urged Pakistani businessmen to actively explore opportunities in Africa, describing the continent as a land of immense potential. He made these remarks during the formal launching ceremony of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) held at a local hotel in Islamabad. Kundi lauded the initiative of forming the council, expressing hope that it would serve as a strong platform to promote bilateral relations between Pakistan and African nations. “Africa is rich in untapped resources and emergingRead More
Diesel price tops Rs400 per litre, petrol rises above Rs375
ISLAMABAD, SEP 12: The government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.02 and Rs5.28 per litre, respectively, in response to fluctuations in global oil markets. Following the increase, the price of petrol has been set at Rs375.82 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now retail at Rs403.32 per litre. The revised fuel prices, announced through a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, will remain effective until September 14. Ogra has also begun publishing daily petroleum prices on its website to improve transparency and allowRead More
Islamabad police chief replaced
Staff Report ISLAMABAD, SEP 11 /DNA/ – The federal government has announced a major reshuffle in Islamabad’s police leadership, replacing Inspector General (IG) Ali Nasir Rizvi with Sohail Chaudhry. Ali Nasir Rizvi has been appointed Director General of the National Accountability and Anti-Corruption Investigation Agency (NACCIA). His tenure as Islamabad’s police chief drew criticism, with officials acknowledging that law and order in the capital worsened under his watch. Rising street crime, delayed investigations, and public dissatisfaction with policing standards were cited as key concerns. Sohail Chaudhry, previously serving in Lahore,Read More
D-8 Secy-General meets Turkish Industry Minister in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, SEP 11 /DNA/ – Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), had a substantive meeting with Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, at GITEX AI Türkiye in Istanbul. The meeting marked their second engagement this year, following their meeting in Ankara in February 2026, and built on the ongoing endeavors to advance practical industrial and technological cooperation across the D-8. Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood highlighted industrial cooperation as a priority area of the D-8 under the Decennial RoadmapRead More