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AIOU extends enrollment deadline till Oct 19
ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (DNA):In a major relief for continuing students, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the enrollment deadline for its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs for the Autumn 2026 semester. On the special directions of the Vice Chancellor, AIOU, the last date for enrollment of continuing students has been extended till October 19, 2026. The decision was taken to facilitate thousands of old students who were unable to complete their enrollment formalities within the earlier deadline. According to the official notification , the extension applies toRead More
Time has come to make crucial decisions, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, OCT 7: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the time has come for the government to take crucial decisions, warning that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) can no longer be left “at the mercy” of what he described as incompetent and insensitive rulers and alleged Taliban allies. In a statement, Asif said the unity of the country could not be put at risk and that an entire province could not be held hostage. “The time has come to make crucial decisions. KPK cannot be left any longer to the mercy ofRead More
US ‘ideas’ on Iran’s nuclear work at odds with Tehran’s demands: Senior Iranian official
WASHINGTON, OCT 7: Washington’s “requests and ideas” about Iran’s nuclear program are at odds with Tehran’s demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday when asked about US Vice President JD Vance’s comment that Tehran must cut enrichment to end the war with Washington. “Vance’s comments are Washington’s ideas and requests (…) Americans are free to make requests and have ideas, but they are at odds with Iran’s demands,” the senior Iranian official, who is directly involved in indirect negotiations with the United States, said. The official added thatRead More
ICCI President invites French investors to explore Pakistan’s untapped tourism potential
ICCI-PBF France & Europe join hands to expand trade, investment DNA ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia has called for stronger Pakistan-France business partnerships, particularly in tourism, sustainable infrastructure, luxury brands, fragrances, cosmetics and other high-value sectors, saying Pakistan’s largely unexplored tourism potential offers significant opportunities for European investors. Addressing a 12-member delegation of the Pakistan Business Forum France & Europe, led by Vice President Dr. Hamza Taj, at the Chamber House, he said the Forum’s focus on economic, technological, cultural and tourismRead More
CDA’s Citywide Tree Plantation Drive Continues in Full Swing; Citizens Appreciate CDA’s Efforts
DNA ISLAMABAD, Oct 7: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the effective supervision and guidance of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf, is carrying out tree plantation, landscaping and beautification activities across the federal capital in full swing. The comprehensive campaign is being implemented by the CDA Environment Wing, headed by Member Environment Abdullah Khurrum Niazi. The primary objective of the ongoing tree plantation campaign is to further strengthen Islamabad’s unique green character, improve the urbanRead More
Guterres Pays Tribute to Pakistan Army’s Sacrifices in War on Terror
RAWALPINDI, OCT 7 /DNA/ – António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and the United Nations’ role in promoting international peace and security were discussed. The two sides exchanged views on regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. The COAS &Read More