Prince Harry garnered all the attention with his first public engagement since moving back to the United Kingdom, stealing theRead More

Prince Harry steals King Charles, William’s thunder with first engagement in UK

A top adviser to Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Turkish leader would run again in an early election likely toRead More

Turkey’s Erdogan to run again in early 2028 vote: top adviser

Asian Champions Trophy: India says ‘no neutral venue’ for Pakistan clash

Hockey India has said the venue for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will not be changed amid uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation in the tournament in India. Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh said Pakistan would have to travel to India if it wanted to participate in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, adding that there would be no change to the tournament venue, according to Indian media reports. The PHF had formally approached the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) seeking either the relocation of the entire tournament outside India or the shifting of Pakistan’s matches to neutral venues, citing the current sensitive Read More

PM Shehbaz to lead Pakistan’s delegation to UNGA, says FO

Pakistan has expressed concerns over the situation in Bab al-Mandab — one of the busiest and most contested global maritime chokepoints DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan’s Read More

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Govt orders shops and malls to close by 9pm Single-dish rule imposed at marriage functions under austerity measures for Islamabad Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified sweeping austerity Read More

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

WASHINGTON: US officials met representatives of Yemen’s Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said. The meeting, which has not been made public, was held Read More

Egypt’s al-Sisi rejects Palestinian displacement in Abbas meeting

Egypt’s al-Sisi rejects Palestinian displacement in Abbas meeting

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rejected on Wednesday any plans for Palestinian displacement, hours after Israel’s defense minister said the army would “finish the job” in Gaza and remove Read More

Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, summons ambassador: Govt

Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, summons ambassador: Govt

STOCKHOLM, SEP 16: Sweden said Wednesday it had expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned the country’s ambassador, accusing Tehran of making threats against Jewish and Israeli interests in Sweden.Read More

‘Provocative, irresponsible’: Pakistan protests Indian warship’s incursion into EEZ

'Provocative, irresponsible': Pakistan protests Indian warship's incursion into EEZ

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lodged a strong protest over what it described as an incursion by Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), slamming the Indian vessel Read 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 Studies Read More

Taliban regime has itself become a proxy trying to destabilize the region

Afghanistan marks five years under Taliban

2.4 million Afghan girls denied secondary education: UNESCO

PHC rejects fmr Afghan mily officers asylum pleas

Islamic Emirate Leader Announces Tax Relief Measures in Four Sectors

ARTICLES

Protecting children, protecting dreams: The urgent need for child protection

By Nabeela Aslam At 13, Bushra should have been sitting in a classroom, preparing for Read More

A Response Awaited

The Makkah Pact and the New Security Map

Much ado about new provinces

Beyond the Four Provinces: History, Hopes and Hazards of Further Division

Beyond the Land Front: Pakistan Navy in the 1965 War

BUSINESS

ICCI election: 57 candidates vie for 28 Executive Committee seats

ICCI election: 57 candidates vie for 28 Executive Committee seats

ISLAMABAD, SEP 15 /DNA/ – The stage is set for the much-awaited Islamabad Chamber of Read More

FPCCI disappointed over SBP keeping policy rate at 11.5%

ICCI hosts interactive session on UNDP SDGs investment projects

RCCI Elections 2026-28: Nosherwan Khalil Khan elected RCCI President unopposed

African envoys attend FPCCI roundtable on trade cooperation

ICCI delegation calls on Minister for State on Interior

CENTRAL ASIA

Direct FlightsLaunched Between Tashkent and Karachi

DNA KARACHI: Starting from September 3, direct flights between Tashkent and Karachi have been launched Read More

Afghanistan to host regional meeting of strategic research centers in Kabul

The Triumph of National Will

Five Azerbaijan citizens killed

The silence around Western Azerbaijan

The Hub of the Global Urbanization Dialogue – WUF13

CHINA

China’s Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit, sources say

China’s Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit, sources say

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping is preparing a large business delegation to accompany him on his Read More

China halts rescue at Tibet disaster epicenter over flood risk

China says US ‘sanctions and pressure’ on Iran not a solution

Implementing President Xi thought to advance China–Pakistan governance ties

Pak-China friendship remains steadfast despite evolving global challenges: CDF Munir

China advances Industrial partnerships with Pakistan

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 Vallabhbhai Read More

Pope Francis has died: Vatican

PAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO 1965 WAR HERO AIR CDRE MOHAMMAD MAHMOOD ALAM, SJ (WITH BAR), SI(M)

Delta plane flips upside down in Toronto crash, at least 17 injured

Security forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO

PM phones Minister Riaz Pirzada to condole his brother’s death

DIPLOMATIC NEWS

Ayesha Ali hosts farewell lunch for French Ambassador Galey

Ayesha Ali hosts farewell lunch for French Ambassador Galey

ISLAMABAD, SEP 16 /DNA/ – Ambassador Ayesha Ali hosted a farewell lunch in honor of Read More

Swiss ambassador-designate meets additional secretary Ayesha Ali

President Zardari lauds French Ambassador’s role in strengthening Pakistan-France ties

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi highlights Africa’s economic potential

Chaos at North Korean Embassy reception

African envoys attend FPCCI roundtable on trade cooperation

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 and Read More

Ukraine shoots down 18 out of 24 Russian drones overnight

Japan Ambassador terms Emperor as symbol of unity

Germany Unity Day celebrated

Kazakhstan biggest economy in Central Asia: envoy

Indonesia, Pakistan ties poised for a quantum leap

EDITORIALS

Government’s daily petrol price adjustment sparks nationwide criticism

Government’s daily petrol price adjustment sparks nationwide criticism

The government’s recent decision to revise petrol prices daily has ignited a storm of criticism Read More

Has Iran Become Stronger, or Did It Simply Survive?

Pakistan Hockey’s struggles: lessons and the road ahead

2026: Azerbaijan’s year of urban planning – A Model for the future

Futility of Pakistan media exposed during US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s fuel price fiasco: a betrayal of the common man

EDITOR'S ARTICLES

Much ado about new provinces

Analysis Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The debate surrounding the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has Read More

Pakistan’s next foreign secretary: key names under consideration as Amna Baloch retires

Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Pact: A New Strategic Triangle

The collapse of the system: Naqvi’s stark warning

Timing is everything: decoding JUI chief’s political ignition

Crucial months to shape Pakistan’s political future

EDUCATION

HEC, ACCA explore avenues of collaboration

HEC, ACCA explore avenues of collaboration

ISLAMABAD, SEP 11 /DNA/ – A delegation of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),Read More

HEC concludes artificial intelligence training

Chairman HEC stresses collaborative approach to addressing higher education challenges

HEC, Thai Institute Collaborate for Effective Execution of Policy for Students with Disabilities

HEC sends off 209 students to study at top Hungary universities

JDS scholarship pact signed between Japan, Pakistan

HEALTH

Mega event on latest trends in dermatology anti aging & plastic surgery held in Islamabad

Mega event on latest trends in dermatology anti aging & plastic surgery held in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, SEP 13 /DNA/ – A major academic and training event focusing on the latest Read More

Pakistan’s 2026 polio tally reaches four as fresh case surfaces in KP

Alkhidmat Foundation Launches Second Batch of Bano Qabil Programme

New Pims executive director pledges steps to prevent recurrence of incidents

Pims tragedy: Health Minister Kamal offers himself for accountability amid criticism

Al-Shifa Trust served 1.26 million patients in FY2025-26

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 in Read More

Portugal–Pakistan relations poised for a quantum leap

Fred Senevirathne: Sri Lanka climbing global rankings in governance and integrity

Chandra W. Sukotjo: Indonesia-Pakistan partnership set to further expand

Dr Ramez Alraee: Syria and Pakistan strengthen relations

Thailand-Pakistan ties move from friendship to action

LATEST NEWS

Turkey’s Erdogan to run again in early 2028 vote: top adviser

A top adviser to Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Turkish leader would run again in Read More

PM Shehbaz to lead Pakistan’s delegation to UNGA, says FO

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September 15 – 108th Anniversary of the Liberation of Baku

Pak Chengdu consulate hosts grand reception to mark

Pakistan extends condolences to China over deadly floods

PAKISTAN

Asian Champions Trophy: India says ‘no neutral venue’ for Pakistan clash

Hockey India has said the venue for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will not be Read More

‘Provocative, irresponsible’: Pakistan protests Indian warship’s incursion into EEZ

69TH National Day of Malaysia celebrated

Pakistan warns any attack on oil tanker stuck near Saudi pipeline will be ‘act of war’

PM orders implementation of PIMS inquiry recommendations within 3 months

First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari Reaffirms Support for WFP’s Efforts to Advance Zero Hunger in Pakistan

SPORTS

Asian Champions Trophy: India says ‘no neutral venue’ for Pakistan clash

Hockey India has said the venue for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will not be Read More

PHF requests relocation of Asian Champions Trophy 2026

Pakistan boycotts Israel Match at Samarkand Chess Olympiad

Pakistan target Asiad hockey final

7 Australia cricket captains want their FM to intervene

Doping relief in sight for famous wrestler Inam Butt

Uncategorized

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 three Read More

Prime Minister inquires about health of Bannu victims

€22 Million Financing Agreement between Governments of Pakistan and France for the Renovation of Lahore

Jan 20 a symbol of Azeri peoples’ unshakable will

FM eyes deeper ties with Romania

WORLD

Prince Harry steals King Charles, William’s thunder with first engagement in UK

Prince Harry garnered all the attention with his first public engagement since moving back to Read More

Turkey’s Erdogan to run again in early 2028 vote: top adviser

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

Egypt’s al-Sisi rejects Palestinian displacement in Abbas meeting

Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, summons ambassador: Govt

60 killed in goldmine collapse