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Netanyahu falls short of majority as opposition, Arab parties win 67 Seats
DNA JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, while the opposition Change bloc won 48 and Arab parties secured 19, after 100 percent of regular ballots were counted in Israel’s general election. The figures, which exclude double envelopes, reflect around 86 percent of all votes cast in the 2026 election. The final distribution of seats remains subject to the counting of the outstanding ballots. Netanyahu’s bloc remains short of the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority in the 120-member Knesset, leaving the formation of the nextRead More
President extends condolences over loss of lives in Spain train collision
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (DNA):President Asif Ali Zardari, on Wednesday, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Spain, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathies to the injured. He expressed solidarity with the leadership and people of Spain in this difficult time and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, a post on X said. According to foreign media, at least 30 people had died after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, causing a significant number of injuries, while officials feared that casualty figures were expected toRead More
CDA clears encroached land in I-15, paving way for 500 plots
CDA Clears Encroached Land in I-15, Paving the Way for Development of 500 Plots for Lawful Allottees After Two Decades Citizens Appreciate CDA’s Excellent Performance in Retrieving Land for 500 Plots, Paving the Way for Development ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 /DNA/ – Under the leadership of Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken a significant step towards resolving a long-standing issue in I-15 by clearing major encroachments in Sub-Sector 1. This has paved the way for the planned development of approximately 500 plots for lawful allottees whoseRead More
Agriculture credit hits PKR 1.329 trillion with 3.5 million borrowers
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the sixth meeting of the Access to Finance (A2F) Steering Committee at the Finance Division today to review progress on expanding affordable and inclusive financing across priority sectors, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), agriculture, exports, housing, and the Prime Minister’s flagship schemes, including Apna Ghar, Zarkhez-e and the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme. The Committee underscored the importance of access to finance in supporting economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, job creation and poverty reduction. ItRead More
Women leaders, commissions, diplomats and lawyers collaborate to advance women’s rights and access to justice
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 /DNA/ – October 2026: On the second day of PODA’s 19th Annual Rural Women Leadership Training Conference, the Director General, Gender and Social Inclusion, of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), highlighted persistent disparities in voter turnout, noting that some of the largest gaps exist in major urban centres, including Karachi Central and Faisalabad, while Chakwal has one of the smallest gaps. Addressing around 1,000 rural women leaders representing approximately 120 districts, she commended organizations like PODA for their efforts to promote women’s electoral participation. Speakers inRead More
Pakistan, Tajikistan vow to strengthen enduring partnership, expand cooperation
DNA ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, H.E. Sirojiddin Muhriddin, according to an official statement issued here. During the call, the Deputy Prime Minister thanked Foreign Minister Muhriddin for his gracious hospitality and warm welcome extended during his visit to Dushanbe for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting held on 19–20 October 2026. The two Ministers reaffirmed their resolve to work closely to further strengthen the enduring partnership between PakistanRead More