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Chaos at North Korean Embassy reception in Islamabad
Matters worsened when guests allegedly refused to leave the venue after the allotted time, insisting on consuming more liquor served at the reception. The North Korean Embassy was eventually forced to call in security to disperse the crowd By Staff Reporter Islamabad, September 11, 2026: 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,Read More
Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite
RIYADH, SEP 10: The Houthis attacked the southern Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait and Jazan with ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday, a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said, marking the second consecutive day of Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The Iran-aligned Houthis were continuing attacks on Saudi Arabia’s national assets and infrastructure, coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said in a statement. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence lifted alerts in Khamis Mushait and Abha on Wednesday, a day after Houthi attacks there and in two nearby cities wounded 73 people and setRead More
Petrol price increases by Rs3.40, HSD by Rs6.72 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.40 and Rs6.72 per litre, respectively, in response to fluctuations in global oil markets. Following the increase, the price of petrol has been set at Rs367.75 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now retail at Rs392.67 per litre. The revised fuel prices, announced through a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, will take effect for September 10. Ogra has also begun publishing daily petroleum prices on its website to improve transparency and allow changes inRead More
IMF Austerity Cuts Quadrupled Over Past Decade
IMF-required austerity cuts quadrupled over past decade, and new Fund policy is poised to push for even deeper and harsher cuts ISLAMABAD /DNA/: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has required borrowing countries to quadruple the size of their austerity cuts over the past decade, while simultaneously weakening the protection afforded to social spending in its loan programs, reveals new Oxfam analysis. These cuts undermine vital spending on public services – from healthcare to education and housing – that protect low-income communities. The findings come ahead of the conclusion of theRead More
President Al-Alimi urges support for Yemen’s legitimate institutions, sovereignty
ISLAMABAD, SEP 9 /DNA/ – The Media Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Islamabad presents its compliments to the esteemed the media representatives and has the honour to share the following key points from the remarks of His Excellency Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, during his meeting in Riyadh with ambassadors of countries supporting the political process in Yemen. The Embassy highly appreciates the continued interest and professional coverage of Pakistani media regarding developments in Yemen. President Al-Alimi called on theRead More
Governor KP stresses quality housing, healthcare, sports facilities
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday underscored the need for providing quality residential facilities to citizens and stressed that hospitals and sports grounds should be integral parts of housing projects. He expressed these views during a meeting with Chairman of Saif Group Jahangir Saifullah Khan, who called on him and briefed him on the ongoing housing project in Dera Ismail Khan. PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Ahmad Kundi, Saif Group Senior Manager Danish Iftikhar and Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa SecretaryRead More