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Romanian Ambassador highlights security, defense cooperation
Ambassador Stoenescu commended Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace and stability and recognized the dedication and sacrifices of Pakistani military personnel in combating terrorism and supporting international peacekeeping and humanitarian operations A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 /DNA/ – Marking Romania’s Armed Forces Day, Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu paid tribute to the courage, professionalism, and dedication of the Romanian Armed Forces while reaffirming Romania’s commitment to collective security, regional stability, and international partnerships. Addressing distinguished guests, including Air Marshal Shakeel Ghazanfer, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Projects) of Pakistan, the Ambassador notedRead More
Polio Awareness Walk and Seminar
SUKKUR,Oct 19 (DNA):An awareness walk and seminar regarding anti polio campaign will be held on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) at 9:30 AM at Rotary Complex, Eidgah Road, Sukkur. According to handout issued here on Monday, the District Governor and District Chair Polio Plus Committee of the Rotary Club, Chaudhry Fahad Sikandar will be the chief guest, while Deputy Commissioner Nadir Shahzad will preside over the seminar and walk.
Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir inaugurates DC Business Facilitation Desk at RCCI
DNA RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Captain (Retd.) Nadeem Nasir visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and inaugurated the DC Business Facilitation Desk to address business community concerns and facilitate business operations. President RCCI Nosherwan Khalil Khan, Patron-in-Chief Sohail Altaf, Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, Vice President Ikram Abbasi, former presidents, and members of the Executive Committee warmly welcomed the Deputy Commissioner. Speaking to the business community, Captain (Retd.) Nadeem Nasir said that sustainable economic growth was essential for national development and described the business community as theRead More
Saudi Ambassador Albugamy meets COAS Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, OCT 19 /DNA/ – Rajeh Tami Albugamy, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security dynamics were discussed. Both the dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and underscored the importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategicRead More
BISP partners UN Women and WFP to strengthen gender equality
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 /DNA/ – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), UN Women and the World Food Programme (WFP) today signed a Joint Statement of Collaboration to strengthen the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment into Pakistan’s largest social protection system for the women it serves not only as recipients of cash, but as rights-holders, decision-makers and economic actors. With more than 10 million women receiving quarterly support under the Benazir Kafaalat Programme, BISP is one of the most powerful platforms in the country for reaching women directly. TheRead More
Ambassador Tirmizi prioritizes visa facilitation, direct flights with Russia
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19: /DNA/ – Discussion focused on practical measures to expand bilateral cooperation and address barriers affecting businesses, students and travel between Pakistan and Russia. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, called for stronger economic, educational and people-to-people ties with Russia during a Special Talk on “Pakistan–Russia Relations” at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) today. He emphasised the need to translate growing political engagement into practical cooperation that supports trade, student mobility and regional connectivity. On trade and connectivity, Ambassador Tirmizi prioritised visaRead More