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PTI leaders call for institutional balance
Qaiser questioned why Pakistan is reluctant to open channels of communication with Kabul when “we can talk to India despite severe tensions Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD — Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Tuesday stressed the need for Pakistan to engage Afghanistan through diplomatic channels, saying that while the government’s concerns regarding the security situation are understandable, dialogue remains the only sustainable path forward. Addressing a press conference, Qaiser questioned why Pakistan is reluctant to open channels of communication with Kabul when “we can talk to India despite severe tensions.”Read More
Inclusive Society Key to Progress: DGSE Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Wajiha Qamar, Farah Naz Attend DGSE Ceremony; Govt Announces Major Initiatives for Special Education Sector ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 /DNA/: The Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE), Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training (FE&PT), observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 with a special ceremony at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Developmental Disorders (RCCDD), H-8/4 Islamabad. The event was held under this year’s global theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” Minister of State for FE&PT, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, attended as Chief Guest, while Parliamentary SecretaryRead More
Kazakh Ambassador highlights expanding horizons of cooperation
By Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, Dec 3— Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, delivered a comprehensive lecture at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on “Kazakhstan–Pakistan Relations: Avenues of Cooperation,” engaging a diverse audience of faculty members, experts, and students. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Kistafin presented an insightful overview of the current state of bilateral ties, covering political dialogue, trade and economic cooperation, cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and joint educational initiatives. He placed particular emphasis on the growing potential for collaboration between universities of the two countries.Read More
Transformational Partnership: Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Commences Its First Energy-Sector Public–Private Partnership
GILGIT, DEC 3 /DNA/: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and NPAK Energy Limited (NPAK Energy), a subsidiary of Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), today signed a set of agreements formally enabling NPAK Energy to begin operations as the utility operator responsible for power generation, transmission, and distribution across the Hunza District, effective 1 January 2026. These agreements mark a significant milestone in the implementation of the long-term public–private partnership established under the original Concession Agreement between the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and NPAK EnergyRead More
UN in Pakistan calls for global action on digital violence
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – Today, the United Nations in Pakistan marked the ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ by calling for urgent global action against digital violenceduring an event at Islamabad’s Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). It alerted on the need to adapt the legislation to evolving technologies as nearly half of the world’s women and girls lack legal protection from digital abuse. The event, chaired by the Federal Minister for Human Rights,Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar,in presence of UN Women Regional Director, Christine Arab, also marked theRead More
Indian proxy terrorists killed in intense firefights in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI, DEC 2 /DNA/ – On 1 December 2025, seven khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Mir Ali. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, six khwarij were sent to hell. Another intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Spinwam. In ensuing fire exchange, oneRead More