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American Author John Kiser visits IRS
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – John Kiser, distinguished American author, historian, and interfaith advocate, visited the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, during his recent trip to Pakistan. During his visit, Mr. Kiser interacted with the Institute’s researchers and scholars, where he shared insights from his extensive intellectual work focusing on moral courage, ethical leadership, and interfaith harmony. He particularly highlighted themes from his acclaimed book Commander of the Faithful, which chronicles the life and legacy of Emir Abdelkader as a model of humanitarian values, spiritual depth, and principled leadershipRead More
Ramadan moon sighted in Pakistan, first fast to be observed tomorrow
PESHAWAR, FEB 18: Pakistan will observe the first day of Ramadan 2026 tomorrow (Thursday) as the crescent moon for the holy month was sighted on Wednesday. However, a formal announcement in this regard would be made by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad.
T20 WC 2026: Super Eights lineups confirmed after Pakistan’s qualification
COLOMBO, FEB 18: Pakistan became the final team to qualify for the Super Eight of the Twenty20 World Cup after Sahibzada Farhan’s maiden international century powered them to a thumping 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday. Farhan remained unbeaten on exactly 100 off 58 balls, reaching his landmark in the final over as Pakistan posted 199 in their must-win Group A encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. Pakistan finished second in Group A standings with six points in four matches, and their qualification to the next stageRead More
Germany a key partner in strengthening higher education linkages: Chairman HEC
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening academic ties with Germany, specifically aiming to harness Germany’s global leadership in engineering and technology to transform Pakistan’s industrial and educational landscape. The Chairman made these remarks during a meeting with the German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Ina Lepel, at the HEC Secretariat on Wednesday. The meeting, which was also attended by the Executive Director HEC, Dr. Zia Ul Haq, and representatives from the German AcademicRead More
Yango Pakistan partners with NowPDP to empower drivers with disabilities
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with NowPDP, a non-profit organization, to launch ‘Baikhtiyar Pakistan’ — an inclusive mobility and livelihood program designed to create earning opportunities for persons with disabilities through the Yango platform. The launch ceremony took place at the NowPDP Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion Karachi and was inaugurated by the Provincial Minister of Sindh for Labour and Information and Human Resources, Mr. Saeed Ghani. As part of the first phase of the programme, YangoRead More
PM Shehbaz leaves for Washington to attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ meeting on Gaza
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for the United States on Wednesday to attend the inaugural global summit of the Board of Peace (BoP), hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington on February 19. The prime minister left for Washington from London, where he had arrived on Tuesday for a brief two-day stay following the conclusion of his official visit to Austria. The sources said PM Shehbaz would have a one-on-one meeting with host President Donald Trump during his stay in Washington, The News reported last week.Read More