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Global Flavours, Shared Purpose, Serena Hotels and IFWA Present “Taste of the World” 2026
ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under its Cultural Diplomacy initiative and in collaboration with the International Foreign Women’s Association (IFWA), hosted Taste of the World, a distinguished food festival celebrating international cuisine and cultural diversity. The event featured 24 stalls, including participation from various diplomatic missions, each showcasing an authentic selection of traditional dishes and offering guests a rich, immersive global culinary experience. The festival was inaugurated by the President of IFWA, Ms. Nompumelelo Abu Basutu, together with the CEO of Serena Hotels, Mr. Aziz Boolani. The occasionRead More
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
ABUJA, MAY 3: Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in the southern African nation. Nigeria will formally convey its “profound concern” at a meeting on Monday over incidents in South Africa, saying they could affect existing relations between the countries, according to a foreign ministry statement. The meeting will focus on recent marches held by anti-immigrant groups and “documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses”, it said. At least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians haveRead More
Tarar felicitates newly elected CPNE office-bearers
ISLAMABAD, May 3: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday felicitated the newly elected office-bearers of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), expressing the hope that the new leadership would play an active role in addressing challenges faced by the media industry. In a statement, the minister congratulated CPNE President Kazim Khan, Secretary General Ghulam Nabi Chandio, Senior Vice President Ayaz Khan, Vice Presidents Shakeel Ahmed Turabi and Anwar Sajidi, Secretary Information Munazza Seham, and other newly elected members. Tarar said journalism remained a key pillarRead More
K-Wave chaos: Korean Embassy event triggers security scare in Red Zone
Authorities are reportedly reviewing the situation and may seek an explanation from the embassy to prevent such occurrences in the future. The incident has underscored the importance of strict adherence to security protocols, particularly in areas as sensitive as Islamabad’s Red Zone ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 /DNA/ – Serious security concerns have emerged following a large-scale public gathering organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the federal capital, which led to unprecedented crowds entering sensitive areas of the city, including the Red Zone. According to eyewitness accounts andRead More
Araghchi criticizes Europe as US Military build-up intensifies
The criticism comes at a time when diplomatic efforts to revive or renegotiate a nuclear deal appear stalled, with deep divisions persisting over uranium enrichment and verification mechanisms. Iran has consistently rejected demands for “zero enrichment,” while Western powers continue to push for stricter limitations News Desk/DNA Tehran/Washington/Tel Aviv — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized European countries, accusing them of adopting an “irresponsible” approach toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions amid escalating regional tensions and increasing military activity by the United States. In strongly worded remarks, Araghchi signaled Tehran’sRead More
Turkish embassy marks national sovereignty and children’s day
Ambassador Neziroglu noted that the founder of the Republic of Turkiye, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, dedicated the day not only to Turkish children but to children around the world, reflecting a universal message of peace, unity, and hope for future generations ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu highlighted the historical significance of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day while underscoring the enduring brotherhood between Turkiye and Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony held here at the Embassy lawns, the ambassador said April 23 is celebrated annually in TurkiyeRead More