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President lauds PM, Field Marshal for translating trilateral fraternal ties into stronger strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces, Syed Asim Munir for transforming the longstanding fraternal ties among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan into a stronger strategic partnership. The president met the prime minister here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, where the latter felicitated him on the occasion of Independence Day. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Speaker PunjabRead More
Gilani hoists national flag at Pakistan Monument on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, 14 AUG (DNA) — Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani hoisted the national flag at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on Friday as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. On the occasion, the Chairman Senate saluted the national flag and reaffirmed his commitment to Pakistan’s development and prosperity. “Freedom is a great blessing, and its appreciation and protection is our shared national responsibility,” Gilani said. He said the development and prosperity of Pakistan was the collective responsibility of the entire nation. Gilani emphasised that national unity, democratic values, supremacyRead More
ICCI takes Pakistan’s business excellence to global stage, honors top business leaders in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, AUG 14 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted its prestigious International Excellence Awards-2026 in Istanbul, bringing together senior Turkish government officials, diplomats, leading Pakistani and Turkish business figures and representatives of the business community to celebrate Pakistan’s entrepreneurial excellence and forge stronger economic ties between the two brotherly countries. Around 40 prestigious awards were presented to prominent Pakistani business leaders from diverse sectors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the national economy. The impressive ceremony was attended by senior Turkish government officials, representativesRead More
Philippines Ambassador extends warm greetings to Pakistan on 80th Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (DNA): The Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, has extended warm felicitations to the government and people of Pakistan on the historic occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day. In a message issued here, Ambassador Fernandez hailed Pakistan’s committed and continuous efforts toward achieving national economic prosperity. In respect of the national holiday, known locally as Yaum-e-Azadi, the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad officially closed its offices for the day to join the host nation in its celebrations. Ambassador Fernandez highlighted the enduring relationshipRead More
Uzbek Ambassador extends 80th “Independence Day Greetings to People of Pakistan”
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (DNA): Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev has extended warm felicitations to the government and people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day, expressing confidence that bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries will continue to expand across diverse fields. In a special video message, Ambassador Tukhtaev said the leadership of Uzbekistan and Pakistan, particularly President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif were firmly committed to deepening bilateral ties, integrating the two economies and exploringRead More
Kyrgyz Chargé d’Affaires extends warm “Independence Day” greetings to Pakistani nation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (DNA): Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Pakistan, Aibek Tilebaliev, has extended warm felicitations to the government and people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day, reaffirming his commitment to further strengthening the close and friendly relations between the two brotherly nations. In his message on Pakistan’s Independence Day, Aibek Tilebaliev conveyed his sincere congratulations to the people and government of Pakistan and expressed his best wishes for the country’s continued peace, progress and prosperity. “On the occasion of your IndependenceRead More