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Pakistan’s participation in the 113th Session of Executive Council of the OPCW
THE HAGUE, OCT 9 /DNA/ – The 113th Session of the Executive Council (EC) of the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was held in The Hague from 06-09 October 2026. Pakistan’s delegation at the session was led by H.E Syed Haider Shah, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the OPCW. In his statement, Ambassador Shah invited the Council’s attention to the threats being faced by multilateralism, and emphasized that Pakistan was playing its role to give way to diplomacy and dialogue to secure peace and defuse conflicts. HeRead More
Pakistan reaffirms defensive stance in Makkah alliance, rejects reports of fighter jets in Yemen
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected reports that its fighter jets are participating in airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, clarifying that the Makkah Alliance is a purely defensive arrangement aimed at safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the weekly press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the Foreign Office Spokesperson dismissed what he called “speculative news” regarding Pakistani jets conducting cross-border operations, noting that the Minister for Information has also refuted such claims. The spokesperson explained that Pakistan Armed Forces haveRead More
New flights to Oman’s Salalah to launch from Almaty and Astana
ASTANA, Oct 9:Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport is working steadily to expand its flight network, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Civil Aviation Committee. Air Astana is launching scheduled flights on two new routes to Oman. The airline will fly from Almaty to Salalah on Fridays starting October 23, and from Astana to Salalah on Saturdays from October 24. Both routes will operate once a week on Airbus A320 aircraft. Flights to Oman are operated on the Almaty–Muscat route by Salam Air. The new routes are expected to boost trade,Read More
Mental health as important as physical health, says psychiatrist on Mental Health Day
LAHORE, Oct 09 (DNA):Prominent psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Aftab Asif has stressed the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of mental health problems, urging people not to ignore stress, anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders. Talking to APP here on Friday on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the former chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital Lahore said mental health was as important as physical health and should be given equal attention. Referring to the theme of World MentalRead More
Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat first against Pakistan in first T20I
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first in the first encounter of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Green Shirts have made major changes to the playing XI that featured in the Asian Games final against India. Muhammad Imran and Razaullah are making their T20I debuts for Pakistan, while experienced batter Fakhar Zaman returned to the side. The remaining two T20I matches are scheduled to take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11 and 13. Playing XIsPakistan: SahibzadaRead More
Rawalpindi: 12-Year-Old Maimoona Found Dead in Uncle’s Sitting Room
REPORT MUHAMMAD UMAIR A 12-year-old girl, Maimoona, who had left home to attend a madrassa, was found dead beneath a charpoy in a sitting room reportedly belonging to her maternal uncle in Dhoke Najju, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Rawalpindi. The tragic incident has raised serious concerns about child safety, while police are investigating the case. According to reports, Maimoona left home at around 2 p.m. carrying her Noorani Qaida to attend her religious lessons. However, she did not return home. Her family searched for her desperately, and her father reportedly went fromRead More