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Navy chief stresses tech edge against emerging maritime threats
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf and attended by Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders. The forum deliberated extensively on the evolving maritime security landscape — from traditional and non-traditional threats to volatility at strategic choke points and risks to freedom of navigation and vital SLOCs. CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended Pakistan Navy’s operational readiness and enhanced capacity to undertake all challenging missions. He underscoredRead More
Pakistan values Portugal’s GSP Plus support, says Gilani
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, Paulo Miguel Guedes Dominguez, called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at his residence in Ministers’ Enclave, Islamabad, today. The meeting discussed bilateral relations, trade and investment, parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts. Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and friendly relations with Portugal and desires to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, IT, education, culture and the blue economy. He highlighted the growing bilateral trade and said thereRead More
Govt files review plea against SC ruling
Elaborating on Rule 197, the plea stated that it explained that government orders for the transfer of a prisoner would be obtained through the police inspector general (IG) in cases wherein a convicted or under-trial prisoner was to be admitted to the hospital for treatment Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking a review and recall of the SC order to shift incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment. The government’s reviewRead More
Tunisia looking for PTA with Pakistan, says envoy
She expressed these views while addressing a farewell reception hosted in her honour at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The event was attended by Rwanda’s High Commissioner H.E. Harerimana Fatu, Zimbabwe’s High Commissioner H.E. Titus M.J. Abu Basutu, Acting Ambassador of South Africa H.E. Rudolph Pierre Jordan, ICCI Executive Members and business leaders Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD: Tunisia’s Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Dorsaf Maaroufi, has said that the Preferential Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Tunisia will create new opportunities for expanding trade and commercial activities between the two countries.Read More
NATO ready to address any threat
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio highlighted maritime security in a call with a senior official from the United Arab Emirates, focusing on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz News Desk/DNA BRUSSELS: NATO officials reaffirmed the alliance’s readiness to respond to any potential threat following reports that Iran may be weighing strikes against U.S. military targets in Europe. A senior NATO representative emphasized the alliance’s robust posture, stating, “Our deterrence and defence posture is strong and effective.” The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and growingRead More
Ethiopia, Pakistan agree to boost agri cooperation
The Ambassador also briefed the Federal Minister on Ethiopia’s preparations to host COP32, which will take place in Addis Ababa in 2027 DNA ISLAMABAD: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to further strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector to enhance trade and investment and promote technology transfer, food security and livestock development. The discussion to this end was held at the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad between H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador of Ethiopia,Read More