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Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US ‘seeks to start new war’
TEHRAN, MAY 20: Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday said the United States was seeking to restart the war and hoping Tehran would surrender. “The enemy’s movements, both overt and clandestine, show that despite economic and political pressure, it has not abandoned its military objectives and is seeking to start a new war,” Ghalibaf said in an audio message on his official website. Ghalibaf’s remarks came as Tehran and Washington escalated threats while swapping proposals to end the war, which broke out on February 28. A ceasefire hasRead More
Pakistan Navy honors heroes at investiture ceremony 2026
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Investiture Ceremony 2026 was held at Bahria Auditorium, Karachi. Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and conferred various military awards on Naval personnel in recognition of their services in the line of duty. Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) was conferred upon 18 officers of Pakistan Navy, while Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) was awarded to 11 officers. In addition, 33 awards of Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military)-I, 82 awards of Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military)-II and 69 awards of Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military)-III wereRead More
Trump says negotiations with Iran in final stages, warns of attacks if deal fails
WASHINGTON, MAY 20: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, while warning of further attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal. Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have shown little progress so far. Trump has said this week he came close to ordering more attacks, but held off to allow more time for negotiations. “We’re in the final stages of Iran. We’ll see what happens. Either have a deal or we’reRead More
Standing committees are the real strength of ICCI: Sardar Tahir Mehmood
ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has said that the Standing Committees are the real arms and backbone of the Chamber as they play a pivotal role in the policy formulation and decision-making aimed at resolving the issues faced by the business community. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of the Chairmen of the ICCI Standing Committees held at the Chamber House on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by a large number of Chairmen of various Standing Committees,Read More
PM for speedy processing of Bait-ul-Mal applications
ISLAMABAD, 20 MAY (DNA) — Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Captain (retd) Shaheen Butt on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who directed the institution to expedite the processing of Bait-ul-Mal applications and simplify the submission procedure. During the meeting, MD Bait-ul-Mal presented a performance review of the organisation to the prime minister. Prime Minister Shehbaz said that providing timely facilities to deserving and needy individuals was among the government’s priorities.— DNA
President Asif Ali Zardari receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
DNA Islamabad: 20 May: President Asif Ali Zardari today received His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V upon his arrival at Noor Khan Airbase on an official visit to Pakistan. First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari accompanied the President. This is Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s first visit to Pakistan since assuming leadership of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community as the 50th Imam following the passing of his father, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, in February 2025. Upon arrival at Aiwan-e-Sadr, a tri-services guard of honour comprising contingentsRead More