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Rawalpindi, 29 Aug /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M) HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief ofRead More

COAS visits POF, reviews production capabilities, export potential

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: Islamabad’s district administration has decided to launch a citywide operation against illegal indoor sheesha cafés after 3Read More

3 illegal sheesha cafés sealed as ICT admin orders citywide crackdown

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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 extended the deadline for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) for private sector participation in the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO). The extension has been granted to facilitate interested local and international investors and ensure a more competitive and transparent privatisation process. Under the privatisation programme, the Government of Pakistan is seeking private sector participation through the acquisition of 51% to 100% of the share capital, together withRead 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

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 his military to increase its long-range drone strikes against Russia to 1,000 per day, up fromRead More

Prime Minister Speaks with Prime Minister of Nepal

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

ISLAMABAD, 28 AUG (DNA) —       Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Excellency Balendra Shah, Prime Minister of Nepal, this afternoon. During the telephone call, the PrimeRead More

China halts rescue at Tibet disaster epicenter over flood risk

China-Pak companies sign $43 mln new energy order

BEIJING, 28 AUG (DNA) —       Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of top leaders about rescue operations in Tibet on Friday, two days after a landslide hit the Nepal-China border.Read More

NA suspends routine business

NA suspends routine business

ISLAMABAD, 28 AUG (DNA) —      The National Assembly on Friday suspended its scheduled business to discuss the tragic fire incident at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), in which newborn babiesRead More

PML-N’s Iftikhar Gilani sworn in as 17th prime minister of AJK

PML-N's Iftikhar Gilani sworn in as 17th prime minister of AJK

MUZAFFARABAD, AUG 28: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Iftikhar Gilani has been sworn in as the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Newly elected PM Gilani tookRead 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

 Pakistan, Philippines discuss promotion of tourism and people-to-people contacts

Pakistan, Philippines discuss promotion of tourism and people-to-people contacts

ISLAMABAD, AUG 25 /DNA/ – Chairman Al-Sadat Group, Sadat Hussain Shah, met with Philippine AmbassadorRead 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

 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 ofRead More

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SPORTS

 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,Read 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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