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Trump tells MBS US will provide intel, targeting assistance amid Yemen escalation: Source
WASHINGTON, SEP 11: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with US President Donald Trump multiple times in recent days about the escalating situation in Yemen, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. Trump told MBS that the US would provide intelligence and targeting assistance, one source told Al Arabiya English, as the Iran-backed Houthis have made significant gains across the Red Sea coastline. The top US military commander for the Middle East also traveled to the Kingdom in recent hours, the source said. US Central Command chief Adm.Read More
Iran president says pressure on country at critical, dangerous stage
TEHRAN, SEP 11: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that pressure on his country from the United States had reached a critical and dangerous stage. Speaking in India ahead of a BRICS summit, Pezeshkian suggested that “the world today is going through a period of unprecedented complexity,” adding the use of economic levers of pressure only served to exacerbate that. “Iran has been subjected to heavy sanctions in recent years; this pressure has reached a critical and dangerous stage in recent months following the military aggression by the UnitedRead More
Chaos at North Korean Embassy reception
ISLAMABAD, 11 SEP (DNA) — What was meant to be a solemn celebration of North Korea’s National Day turned into an embarrassing diplomatic episode in Islamabad last night. According to reports, the reception hosted by the North Korean Ambassador took an unexpected turn when a Pakistani minister, during his speech, expressed support for the “reunification of both Koreas.” The remark reportedly irked the North Korean Ambassador, who engaged in a heated debate with the minister in front of stunned guests. Witnesses described the exchange as tense, with the atmosphere quickly deteriorating. MattersRead More
FIFA Football for schools targets 3 million Pakistani schoolchildren
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), in collaboration with FIFA, has launched the Football for Schools programme in Pakistan, setting an ambitious target of reaching 3 million schoolchildren and distributing 162,000 footballs to more than 3,000 government schools across the country. The landmark initiative aims to take football to the grassroots, provide children with greater access to sporting opportunities and create a sustainable pathway for developing Pakistan’s next generation of football talent. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside FIFA Football for Schools Programme Manager AntonioRead More
African envoys attend FPCCI roundtable on trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD, SEP 11 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) hosted the first Pak-Africa Roundtable Conference, chaired by FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh. The conference featured detailed discussions on promoting trade, investment, economic cooperation, and business ties between Pakistan and African nations. Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consuls General from various African countries—including Morocco, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Kenya, and Ethiopia—attended the event. Addressing the conference, Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI President highlighted that the FPCCI is actively working to boost economic activities with African nations and willRead More
Al-Mustafa Trust holds annual fundraising dinner in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, SEP 11 /DNA/ — Al-Mustafa Trust held its annual fundraising dinner on September 10, 2026, at Galaxy Hall in Topi Rakh, Rawalpindi, at 8:00 PM. Affluent and compassionate men and women from the twin cities attended in large numbers and generously extended financial support to the Trust, demonstrating a remarkable spirit of philanthropy and care for the poor. The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Colonel Zafar Ali Sufi, followed by a Naat of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) presented by Muhammad NaeemRead More