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Pakistan ‘actively engaged’ in promoting cessation of hostilities & peace in Mideast, Amb. Asim Ahmad
By Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25: As tensions escalate in the Middle East, a senior Pakistani diplomat told the UN Security Council that Pakistan is playing an active role in encouraging all parties to cease hostilities and move towards peaceful resolution of the issues in the region. “Together with other partners, Pakistan is actively engaged in promoting this objective,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said in a debate on the situation in the Middle East held ion Tuesday. The region, he pointed out,Read More
Azerbaijan, Italy expanding agricultural cooperation
BAKU, Mar 25: : As part of his visit to Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov met with Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry of the Republic of Italy Francesco Lollobrigida and President of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Matteo Zoppas. The meetings focused on enhancing agricultural cooperation by boosting trade in food products and fostering direct ties between entrepreneurs through international exhibitions. The sides also exchanged views on technology transfer, joint research, and the exchange of expertise in key sectors such as animal husbandry, and dairy farming.Read More
Hormuz at the Centre of a Gathering Storm
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz have once again become the focal point of a dangerous confrontation that threatens not only the security of the Middle East but also the stability of global trade. As tensions deepen between Iran and the United States following a series of military strikes, the world’s most important energy corridor has entered a period of uncertainty. Statements by Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, suggest that while the waterway has not been formally closed, navigation through it has become increasinglyRead More
Pakistan ‘largely secures’ petrol cargoes for March, April
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24: Pakistan has “largely secured” petrol cargoes for March and April, a high-level monitoring committee was told on Tuesday, as the government moves to stabilise prices and supply chains amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. The development emerged during a meeting of the committee monitoring petrol prices, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, where participants reviewed energy supply situation and assess developments in global oil and gas markets, read a statement issued by the finance ministry. Members were assured that cargo inflows continue as scheduled andRead More
No let-up in US-Israel-Iran war despite Trump wish
In a significant development inside Iran, authorities named hardline former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council DNA Tehran/Beirut/Washington – March 24, 2026 — Fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran showed no signs of easing on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump claimed “productive conversations” were underway with Tehran, a assertion repeatedly denied by Iranian officials. Israeli and US strikes continued across Iran, while Iranian forces maintained retaliatory attacks. Israel also pressed ahead with airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting areasRead More
Turkish University Fair 2026 to Be Held in Islamabad and Lahore
DNA Islamabad – The Turkish University Fair 2026 is scheduled to take place in Islamabad and Lahore, bringing together a range of higher education institutions from Türkiye and offering students in Pakistan access to information on international study opportunities.The event will be held on 30 March 2026 at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, followed by a second session on 01 April 2026 at the Nishat Hotel, Lahore, with participation expected from students, educators, and academic institutions across both cities.Organized under the Maarif Agency with the support of the Turkish Maarif FoundationRead More