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LORDS, AUG 29: England stretched their lead to 342 at tea on the rain-affected third day of the second TestRead More

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LAHORE, Aug 29 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved immediate suspension and initiation of criminal proceedings againstRead More

PM orders suspension, criminal proceedings against eight officials over PIMS fire incident

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PM approves Sitara-e-Khidmat for brave nurse Razia Noreen

PM approves Sitara-e-Khidmat for brave nurse Razia Noreen

ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Khidmat (Star of Service) and a cash reward of Rs. 10 million for nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her own life to save a child during a fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The Prime Minister paid rich tribute to Nurse Razia Noreen for demonstrating an extraordinary sense of duty and bravery. Despite the raging fire, she ran into the danger zone moments before the disaster escalated and successfully rescued a child. “Nurse Razia Noreen has set a remarkable example ofRead More

Pakistani-origin news vendor meets French Ambassador

Pakistani-origin news vendor meets French Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 (DNA): Pakistani-origin newspaper vendor Ali Akbar met Friday with France ambassador Nicolas Galey, in recognition of his tireless journey and decades long public service. Ali Akbar hasRead More

Swedish embassy relaunches Pakistan alumni network

Swedish embassy relaunches Pakistan alumni network

ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 (DNA): The Swedish Embassy in Pakistan hosted a special reception on Friday to reconnect and reactivate its alumni network, celebrating the enduring academic and cultural ties betweenRead More

COAS visits POF, reviews production capabilities, export potential

COAS visits POF, reviews production capabilities, export potential

Rawalpindi, 29 Aug /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M) HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) visited Pakistan’s largest defence industrialRead More

3 illegal sheesha cafés sealed as ICT admin orders citywide crackdown

3 illegal sheesha cafés sealed as ICT admin orders citywide crackdown

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: Islamabad’s district administration has decided to launch a citywide operation against illegal indoor sheesha cafés after 3 indoor cafés were sealed in the Civic Centre area. TheRead More

PC Extends IESCO EOI Submission Deadline to September 21, 2026

PC Extends IESCO EOI Submission Deadline to September 21, 2026

    Extension aims to facilitate wider investor participation and ensure a more competitive privatisation process. Islamabad, Aug 29 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC), Government of Pakistan, has extendedRead More

FIH Hockey WC: Spain stun Netherlands with four-goal fightback to storm into final

FIH Hockey WC: Spain stun Netherlands with four-goal fightback to storm into final

AMSTELVEEN, AUG 28 /DNA/ –  In a thrilling semi-final clash at the hockey World Cup, Spain mounted a sensational comeback to defeat the Netherlands 4-3 and secure their spot inRead More

AFGHANISTAN

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

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

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad traced the international community’s current frustration to expectations set out during theRead More

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ARTICLES

 I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia

I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia

Black Sea ally has built its armed forces anchored in American defense systems By PresidentRead More

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BUSINESS

 ICCI, NYLP host National Youth Leadership Summit 2026

ICCI, NYLP host National Youth Leadership Summit 2026

ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel MalikRead 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

 Pakistani-origin news vendor meets French Ambassador

Pakistani-origin news vendor meets French Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 (DNA): Pakistani-origin newspaper vendor Ali Akbar met Friday with France ambassador NicolasRead 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

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

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

ISLAMABAD, AUG 26: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday offered himself to Prime MinisterRead 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

 PM says Iran–US peace deal nears finalization within 24 hours

PM orders suspension, criminal proceedings against eight officials over PIMS fire incident

LAHORE, Aug 29 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved immediate suspension andRead More

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SPORTS

 England build dominant 342-run lead over Pakistan in Lord's Test

England build dominant 342-run lead over Pakistan in Lord’s Test

LORDS, AUG 29: England stretched their lead to 342 at tea on the rain-affected thirdRead 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

 Zelenskyy says he ordered army to launch 1,000 drones a day at Russia

Zelenskyy says he ordered army to launch 1,000 drones a day at Russia

KYIV, AUG 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that he has ordered hisRead More

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