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Myanmar and Pakistan share a promising future (P-1)
Exclusive Interview with H.E. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar to Pakistan Exclusive Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In an exclusive interview with Daily Islamabad POST, Centreline, and DNA News Agency, H.E. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar to Pakistan, shared his perspective on the enduring friendship between Myanmar and Pakistan, highlighting opportunities for stronger economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and regional collaboration. The ambassador expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of transforming historical goodwill into meaningful partnerships in trade, education, tourism, and investment. Ambassador Wunna Han notedRead More
Democracy on Trial in India and the Future of Modi’s Rule
By Muhammad Rafi The true strength of democracy lies in the people’s vote, the rule of law, and equal rights for all citizens. No government can claim to uphold democratic values merely by holding elections unless it also ensures respect for dissent, protection for minorities, and the impartiality of state institutions. India claims to be the world’s largest democracy, yet controversies surrounding electoral rolls, the difficulties faced by Muslims, and concerns over the safety of journalists have once again placed the governance of Narendra Modi’s government under intense scrutiny. ProtestsRead More
PM welcomes Gauth AI initiative to support students, teachers
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the government would provide all possible resources and facilities to Daanish schools, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring quality education and creating new opportunities for students, teachers and the younger generation across the country through artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the Ministry of Education and Gauth AI, the prime minister termed the agreement a significant step towards expanding educational opportunities and welcomed the provision of free subscriptions by the technology company. He said theRead More
Twelve migrants drown as boats capsize off Greek islands
DNA ATHENS: Twelve migrants drowned in two separate incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos in the northeastern Aegean Sea on Monday, after their boats capsized as the coast guard chased them, authorities said. Five men and one woman died after a speedboat carrying migrants from Turkiye made a sudden maneuver and overturned roughly four nautical miles north of Samos, the Greek coast guard said. Fourteen men survived and a search-and-rescue operation was under way. Authorities arrested one of the survivors, an Iranian national, on suspicion of migrantRead More
Dar arrives in Tajikistan to lead Pak delegation at SCO moot
DPM Dar to meet Tajikistan’s leadership and counterparts from SCO member states on sidelines of summit, says FO DNA DUSHANBE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, scheduled for October 19–20. Upon arrival, DPM Dar was received by Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, who is also co-chair of the Pakistan–Tajikistan Joint Commission, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement on Monday. Pakistan’s Ambassador toRead More
DG Khan Airport expansion for international flights to be completed by Jan 2028: Awais Leghari
DG KHAN, Oct 19 (DNA):Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said the Rs 5.5 billion expansion of Dera Ghazi Khan Airport to accommodate international flights would becompleted by January 2028. During a visit to the project site, the minister inspected runway extension work and reviewed progress.He said Civil Aviation Authority teams were working on the project, which would improve travel facilities and create new development opportunities in South Punjab. Leghari said the prime minister had announced four major development projects for DG Khan, including the airport expansion,Read More