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Govt rejects Achakzai’s demand for alternative venue for talks with PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has rejected National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai’s demand for a neutral venue to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, insisting that talks must take place at the PM Office. “Prime Minister House is not anyone’s personal property; it belongs to the state,” Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday, while clarifying the government’s position on the proposed meeting. PM Shehbaz renewed his invitation to the opposition to resume negotiations during the joint sitting last week, meeting Achakzai and warmly shakingRead More
Diplomatic Outreach: New Saudi Ambassador meets Bahraini envoy in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD — As part of his initial introductory meetings with Islamabad’s diplomatic community, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Pakistan, Dr. Raajih bin Taami Al-Buqami, held a cordial meeting today with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Abdul Qadir. The meeting provided an opportunity for both dignitaries to exchange warm, friendly conversations and review various bilateral topics of mutual interest, underscoring the strong cooperative bonds shared among brotherly nations within theRead More
High Commission of Malaysia organises Malaysia–Pakistan business engagement 2026 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD. /DNA/ – On 15 October 2026, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad organised the Malaysia–Pakistan Business Engagement 2026: Strengthening Trade, Investment and Business Linkages at Mayang Sari Hall, High Commission of Malaysia. The programme was attended by H.E. Amb. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, with H.E. Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Board of Investment of Pakistan, as the Guest of Honour. The event brought together representatives from government agencies, chambers of commerce, business organisations and the privateRead More
Political party chief upset over not getting KP governorship, role in setup: Naqvi
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday claimed that the head of a political party was “deeply upset” over not getting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governorship or a role in the governor’s rule setup. Speaking informally to journalists in Lahore, Naqvi did not name the politician but claimed that the leader had relied on the establishment’s support for decades to remain in politics. “Such was his situation that even the air tickets for his political party were arranged by the establishment,” the interior minister claimed. Naqvi said it did not behoveRead More
RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia to explore bilateral trade opportunities
RAWALPINDI, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) welcomed Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, during his visit to the Chamber House, where he called on RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan. The meeting was attended by Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, former presidents Raja Amer Iqbal and Zahid Latif Khan, along with members of the RCCI Executive Committee. The discussions focused on exploring new avenues for Pakistan-Russia trade and economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on opportunities for Pakistani businesses in theRead More
New Tigray govt announced
News Desk NAIROBI: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilize the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within six months, after fighting erupted between a rebel alliance and federal troops. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) led an offensive last month against Abiy’s government, reigniting a war that killed hundreds of thousands between 2020-22. Renewed conflict has led to the severing of ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Addis Ababa accuses Asmara of backing the rebels, which Eritrea denies. The TPLF, Tigray’s ruling party,Read More