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Ambassador Hashmi inaugurates Pakistan National Pavilion in Shouguang
SHOUGUANG, APR 20: /DNA/ – Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visited Shouguang city in Shandong province from 19-20 April 2026 to participate in the 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science & Technology Expo. Shouguang is renowned as China’s “Hometown of Vegetables”. This year, Pakistan was designated as the Guest Country of Honour at the Expo coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. On 19 April, the Ambassador was received by Mayor Zhao Tianbao, who briefed him on Shouguang’s advanced vegetable industry, including its integrated value chains and world-leading smart greenhouseRead More
Naqvi, US Envoy Hold Talks on Regional Stability and Islamabad Dialogue Security
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (DNA): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the United States Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave on Monday, where he held a detailed meeting with US Ambassador Natalie Baker to review bilateral ties and the evolving regional situation. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan–US relations and exchanged views on the latest developments in the region. They also reviewed the security arrangements put in place for the second round of the Islamabad Dialogue, scheduled to be held in the capital. Ambassador Natalie Baker appreciated Pakistan’s sincereRead More
Hyderabad to Host Book Fair at Sindh Museum on World Book Day
HYDERABAD, Apr 20: On the directives of Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, the culture department has announced to organize a book fair at the Sindh Provincial Museum, Hyderabad, in connection with World Book Day. According to a handout issued here on Monday, the book fair will be held on April 23 and 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in accordance with the SOPs issued by the provincial government. The purpose of the event is to promote the culture of reading, highlight theRead More
CDA chairman reviews National Police Academy construction progress
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 /DNA/ – Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sohail Ashraf, visited the under-construction National Police Academy building, Elite Police School, and expansion of Islamabad Safe City Project on Monday. Inspector General (IG) Islamabad Police, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi along with other relevant officers, accompanied him. Chairman CDA reviewed the progress made on the construction work of the National Police Academy project. Relevant officers briefed him about the progress on the National Police Academy project, said that construction work is progressing rapidly on all partsRead More
Pakistan launches first FIFA Arena Project
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a significant leap in grassroots football development as work officially begins on the country’s first FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore. The landmark project, initiated by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), marks a new era in expanding access to modern football facilities at the community and school level. The state-of-the-art mini football pitch is being installed at a government school in Lahore’s Sabzazar locality as part of a wider collaboration between the PFF, FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and public sector institutions. Designed asRead More
PM Shehbaz, EU president discuss Middle East peace efforts
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call this evening from H.E. António Costa, President of the European Council. During their cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister shared with President Costa the latest updates on Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and peace efforts. President Costa expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and stability in the region, and said that the EU was ready to support this process, in every possibleRead More