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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has rejected National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai’s demand for a neutral venue to meet PrimeRead More

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High Commission of Malaysia organises Malaysia–Pakistan business engagement 2026 in Islamabad

High Commission of Malaysia organises Malaysia–Pakistan business engagement 2026 in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD. /DNA/ – On 15 October 2026, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad organised the Malaysia–Pakistan Business Engagement 2026: Strengthening Trade, Investment and Business Linkages at Mayang Sari Hall, High Commission of Malaysia. The programme was attended by H.E. Amb. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, with H.E. Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Board of Investment of Pakistan, as the Guest of Honour. The event brought together representatives from government agencies, chambers of commerce, business organisations and the private sector. In his welcoming remarks, the High Commissioner reaffirmed theRead More

Political party chief upset over not getting KP governorship, role in setup: Naqvi

Political party chief upset over not getting KP governorship, role in setup: Naqvi

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday claimed that the head of a political party was “deeply upset” over not getting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governorship or a role in theRead More

RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia to explore bilateral trade opportunities

RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia to explore bilateral trade opportunities

RAWALPINDI, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) welcomed Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, during his visit to the ChamberRead More

New Tigray govt announced

New Tigray govt announced

News Desk NAIROBI: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilize the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within six months, after fighting eruptedRead More

APNS condemns CDA’s ‘Arbitrary’ sealing of Akhbar Farosh Market in Islamabad

APNS condemns CDA's 'Arbitrary' sealing of Akhbar Farosh Market in Islamabad

Newspaper distribution hub shut down without prior notice, sparking fears of press freedom violation and financial losses for media houses ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The All Pakistan Newspapers SocietyRead More

NCCIA arrests two over online fraud targeting US citizens

NCCIA arrests two over online fraud targeting US citizens

            LAHORE, Oct 16 (DNA):The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone arrested two men for allegedly defrauding US citizens through an illegal call centre and recovered two laptopsRead More

Balochistan to get 30 livestock ponds, 40 water tanks under Saudi funded project

Balochistan to get 30 livestock ponds, 40 water tanks under Saudi funded project

            ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (DNA):Balochistan is set to get 30 community livestock ponds and 40 water tanks under a Saudi Fund for Development (SFD)-funded Livelihood Restoration Project, which also includesRead More

AFGHANISTAN

 Islamabad’s rightful demand from Kabul is not to allow its soil to be used against Pakistan

Islamabad’s rightful demand from Kabul is not to allow its soil to be used against Pakistan

DNA ISLAMABAD, Aug 31: Experts at a roundtable discussion at the Institute of Regional StudiesRead More

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ARTICLES

 Better Rules, Missing Teeth

Better Rules, Missing Teeth

A fair reading of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026 By Ali khan adv – ProcurementRead More

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BUSINESS

 RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia to explore bilateral trade opportunities

RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia to explore bilateral trade opportunities

RAWALPINDI, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) welcomed Pakistan’sRead More

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CENTRAL ASIA

PM Shehbaz, Azerbaijan President Aliyev Discuss Expanding Economic Cooperation in Telephone Call

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan held a telephoneRead More

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CHINA

 China sends two giants Pandas to US

China sends two giants Pandas to US

BEIJING, 27 SEP (DNA) — China sent two giant pandas to the United States onRead More

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DEATH

Breaking: London-bound Air India flight crashes at Ahmedabad airport

AHMEDABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA): An Air India Ahmedabad-London flight was crashed at the Sardar VallabhbhaiRead More

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DIPLOMATIC NEWS

 Diplomatic Outreach: New Saudi Ambassador meets Bahraini envoy in Islamabad

Diplomatic Outreach: New Saudi Ambassador meets Bahraini envoy in Islamabad

DNA ISLAMABAD — As part of his initial introductory meetings with Islamabad’s diplomatic community, theRead More

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DNA PHOTOS

PIA reopening of Islamabad-Paris to enhance connectivity, says envoy

PIA officials expressed their enthusiasm about this development, highlighting its potential to boost tourism andRead More

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EDITORIALS

 Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Pact: A New Strategic Triangle

Governor Rule in KP: Solution to crisis or a Political Gamble?

Editorial Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The federal government’s decision to impose emergency measures and Governor RuleRead More

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EDITOR'S ARTICLES

 A diplomatic convergence: a positive signal for ME peace

A nation’s conscience buried under the rubble

Pakistan does not suffer from a shortage of talent or resources. What it lacks isRead More

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EDUCATION

 China-Pakistan Youth Forum promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on bilateral cooperation

China-Pakistan Youth Forum promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on bilateral cooperation

ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, the Secretariat of theRead More

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HEALTH

 Breast cancer session stresses early detection

Breast cancer session stresses early detection

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (DNA):Maroof International Hospital, in collaboration with Transworld, organized a breast cancer awarenessRead More

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INTERVIEWS

 Exclusive Interview: with Ambassador Khazar Farhadov concluding his tenure in Pakistan (2021–2026)

Exclusive Interview: with Ambassador Khazar Farhadov concluding his tenure in Pakistan (2021–2026)

Daily Islamabad POST/CENTRELINE/DNA News Agency Q: Excellency, as you prepare to conclude your assignment inRead More

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LATEST NEWS

 PM Shehbaz, Fazl speak on reducing tensions between federal, KP govts

Emergency imposed in KP

Article 232 and Article 234 have been invoked. Terrorism and law and order have beenRead More

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PAKISTAN

 Govt rejects Achakzai's demand for alternative venue for talks with PM Shehbaz

Govt rejects Achakzai’s demand for alternative venue for talks with PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has rejected National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai’s demand for aRead More

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SPORTS

 Pakistan hockey secures private sponsorship

Pakistan hockey secures private sponsorship

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Vital Group on Thursday signed a sponsorship agreement aimedRead More

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Urdu version of book“History of the Patriotic War launched

Pakistan-Azerbaijan Ties Exemplary, says Deputy Speaker National Assembly; Türkiye ambassador says He said the threeRead More

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WORLD

 New Tigray govt announced

New Tigray govt announced

News Desk NAIROBI: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilizeRead More

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