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ISLAMABAD, Sep 01: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday held a meeting with SaudiRead More

Shaza meets Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 01: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued alerts for possible glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs),Read More

Melting glaciers fuel fears of sudden floods

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen cooperation in AI, data governance

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen cooperation in AI, data governance

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and President of Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi on Tuesday agreed to continue discussions to further strengthen cooperation between the two brotherly countries in artificial intelligence, data governance and emerging technologies. During a meeting on the sidelines of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Shaza Fatima briefed the SDAIA president on Pakistan’s ongoing initiatives to advance the country’s national artificial intelligence and data governance agenda, said a news release. She reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to building a strong data ecosystem and strengthening the country’sRead More

Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

WASHINGTON: A Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday. “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss ofRead More

Qatar urges US, Iran to resume talks after flare-up

Qatar urges US, Iran to resume talks after flare-up

DOHA, SEP 1: Mediator Qatar on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to return to negotiations after they renewed tit-for-tat attacks. On Sunday, the US carried out strikes onRead More

Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

WASHINGTON, SEP 1: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday the United States is likely to announce sanctions on a bank this week as part of its economic campaignRead More

More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief

More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief

BRUSSELS, SEP 1: More than 10 European Union member states are willing to contribute resources and people to a new military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanese forces,Read More

Uzbekistan Independence Day marked in Islamabad

Uzbekistan Independence Day marked in Islamabad

DNA ISLAMABAD, SPET 1– The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad hosted a grand reception this evening to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s independence. The event, attendedRead More

Acting President Gilani visits Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence

Acting President Gilani visits Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence

ISLAMABAD, 01 SEP (DNA) — Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Residence of the Ambassador of Norway in Islamabad and recorded his condolences in the condolence book opened followingRead 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

 Foreign-Born Companions of Pakistan’s Political Leaders

Foreign-Born Companions of Pakistan’s Political Leaders

by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Politics is generally regarded as a realm in which national interests,Read More

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BUSINESS

 ICCI, PBA Korea Sign MoU to Expand Trade, Investment and Business Linkages

ICCI, PBA Korea Sign MoU to Expand Trade, Investment and Business Linkages

MoU to strengthen B2B cooperation and deepen Pak-Korea economic ties: SardarTahir Mehmood DNA ISLAMABAD: TheRead More

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CENTRAL ASIA

 Afghanistan to host regional meeting of strategic research centers in Kabul

Afghanistan to host regional meeting of strategic research centers in Kabul

KABUL, JUN 15: The Strategic Studies Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of theRead More

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CHINA

 China-Pak companies sign $43 mln new energy order

China halts rescue at Tibet disaster epicenter over flood risk

BEIJING, 28 AUG (DNA) —       Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of top leaders aboutRead 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

 Uzbekistan Independence Day marked in Islamabad

Uzbekistan Independence Day marked in Islamabad

DNA ISLAMABAD, SPET 1– The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad hosted a grand reception thisRead 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

 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 criticismRead More

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EDITOR'S ARTICLES

 Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Pact: A New Strategic Triangle

Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Pact: A New Strategic Triangle

The risks are real: if perceived as anti-Iran or divisive, it could deepen regional fractures.Read More

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EDUCATION

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

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

DNA Islamabad/Bangkok, AUG 19: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, in collaboration with the AsianRead More

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HEALTH

 Alkhidmat Foundation Launches Second Batch of Bano Qabil Programme

Alkhidmat Foundation Launches Second Batch of Bano Qabil Programme

ISLAMABAD , 30 AUG (DNA) —        The second batch of the Bano Qabil Programme, initiated byRead 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 appoints Syed Ali Raza as Legal Adviser Public Affair Unit

Pakistan extends condolences to China over deadly floods

DNA Islamabad, August 28, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow onRead More

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PAKISTAN

 Shaza meets Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology

Shaza meets Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on TuesdayRead More

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SPORTS

 Misbah-ul-Haq 'decides' to quit PCB selection committee

Misbah-ul-Haq ‘decides’ to quit PCB selection committee

LAHORE, 01 SEP (DNA) — Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to resign from the PakistanRead 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

 Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

WASHINGTON: A Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing atRead More

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