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Rear Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan of Pakistan Navy promoted to the rank of vice admiral
ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 /DNA/ – Rear Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan of Pakistan Navy has been promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. Vice Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1993. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, Naval Staff College, USA and National Defence University, Islamabad. The Admiral has an illustrious career with vast experience of various Command and Staff appointments. His major Command appointments include CO PNS MUNSIF, CO Ex PNS SHAHJAHAN, Commander 10th Patrol Craft Squadron,Read More
Iran says it will reply to US response on Strait of Hormuz proposal once review over
TEHRAN, OCT 12: Iran is still reviewing a US response to its proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and will reply to Washington via intermediaries when the review is over, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. Baghaei also told a press conference that Iran continues to exchange messages via intermediaries, without elaborating. Qatar and Pakistan, among others, have acted as mediators in efforts to end the war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. After a June interim ceasefire crumbledRead More
Muslim Unity and the Designs of Great Powers
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History is a stern teacher, but nations that refuse to learn from its lessons are condemned to repeat its tragedies. The Muslim world, blessed with immense natural wealth, strategic geography, a common faith and a civilisation that once illuminated the world with knowledge and wisdom, has too often found itself divided, weakened and exposed to the ambitions of powerful nations. The question that demands serious reflection is whether these calamities are merely the consequences of internal failures or whether external powers have repeatedly exploited Muslim divisionsRead More
Peace, human dignity at heart of papal diplomacy
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States, speaks at a conference in Islamabad marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Pakistan, focusing on the role of religious freedom, interreligious dialogue, and the protection of fundamental rights in papal diplomacy. Diplomatic News Agency/DNA ISLAMABAD: The Holy See’s diplomacy serves human dignity, religious freedom, and peace, rather than economic or political interests, according to Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher. The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations addressed a conference in Islamabad on OctoberRead More
Pakistan seal series with 82-run win over Sri Lanka in second T20I
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan secured the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka after registering a comprehensive 82-run victory in the second match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Half-centuries by Maaz Sadaqat and skipper Sahibzada Farhan, combined with an effective bowling display, helped the hosts take an unassailable 2-0 lead. Sri Lanka, tasked with chasing 216, finished on 133-7 in their 20 overs, handing Pakistan the series with the final fixture still to come. The visitors struggled early in their run chase, losing opener Lahiru Udara for five in the opening overRead More
Bangladesh-Pakistan delegation explores cooperation in digital technology, innovation
STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD: A six-member private-sector delegation from Bangladesh has concluded a four-day visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring cooperation in digital technology, entrepreneurship, institutional development and innovation. The visit, held from October 6 to 9 under the Bangladesh-Pakistan Leadership and Innovation Exchange, brought together professionals from academia, media, development, information technology and manufacturing to exchange knowledge, build institutional linkages and identify opportunities for long-term collaboration. Organised by Imran Shauket, Senior Advisor for South Asia at the Atlantic Council, in collaboration with Jon F. Danilowicz, NonresidentRead More