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PM Shehbaz, Sindh CM agree to maintain political harmony amid tensions
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during which they agreed to maintain political harmony and consultation on matters of national importance. In the meeting, they also discussed affairs related to politics, Sindh province, ongoing development projects, and matters of mutual interest, according to a statement issued by the PM Office. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Law Minister AzamRead More
Pakistan seeks IMO’s urgent intervention to secure release of held seafarers
ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 – Pakistan has sought urgent intervention from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to secure the release and safe return of 10 Pakistani seafarers being held aboard MT Honour 25. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar made the request during a meeting with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez in London, according to a statement from the Foreign Office on X. The MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged product tanker, was seized on April 21, approximately 30 nautical miles off Somalia’s Puntland region, with 17 crew membersRead More
New Zealand beat Pakistan in hockey world cup match
DNA AMSTERDAM: New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4–2 in a spirited encounter. The Kiwis stunned Pakistan by scoring the opening goal within the first 12 seconds of play, setting the tone early. Pakistan regrouped after halftime and showed resilience, narrowing the gap with improved attacking play, but New Zealand maintained control to secure victory. With this result, Pakistan will now face South Africa in the playoff for 11th and 12th positions, while New Zealand will contest the 9th–10th place match. Currently, New Zealand holds the world ranking of 9th, while PakistanRead More
Ukraine wants peace but won’t give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day
KYIV, AUG 24: Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa were among the foreign dignitaries present for celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s break from the Soviet Union. Burnham, making his first visit to the Ukrainian capital as prime minister, was due to announce British support to help KyivRead More
SAOC Inspects Pakistan’s Venues for SAF Games 2027
AFZAL JAVED / DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up preparations to host the South Asian Games 2027 as a delegation of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) conducted a detailed inspection of key sports venues in Islamabad, reviewing facilities and readiness for the region’s biggest multi-sport event. The SAOC delegation visited the Pakistan Sports Complex, where Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Yawar Hussain, along with Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) President Arif Saeed and Secretary General Khalid Mehmood, briefed the delegates on venue preparations, infrastructure development, technical facilities and otherRead More
Field Marshal Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, AUG 24: Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir spoke with US President Donald Trump last week, according to three Pakistani sources, days before Munir was expected to hold talks in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday. The call, which has not been previously reported, came as the US threatened to roll out major economic sanctions targeting Iran and its trade partners. The White House Office of the Press Secretary did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was unclear what Munir and Trump discussed. Pakistan’s military confirmed theRead More