ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a high-level seminar titled “Minerals & Economic Development:Read More

PIDE calls for smart and sustainable mineral development in Pakistan

BERLIN, APR 15: EU membership for Ukraine, European involvement in peace talks and a comprehensive bilateral drone deal were allRead More

Germany, Ukraine discuss defense, drones and reconstruction

PM Shehbaz departs for Saudi Arabia, kicking off three-nation tour amid regional tensions

PM Shehbaz departs for Saudi Arabia, kicking off three-nation tour amid regional tensions

ISLAMABAD, APR 15: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday departed for Saudi Arabia as part of his three-nation visit from April 15 to 18, the Foreign Office said, as Pakistan steps up diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. The prime minister will also travel to Qatar and Turkiye following his visit to the Kingdom, the FO said. It added that the visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar will take place in a bilateral context, where the prime minister will meet the respective leadership to discuss ongoing cooperation as well as regional peace and security. During his visit Read More

Romania appreciates Pakistan’s role in facilitating recent Islamabad Talks

Romania appreciates Pakistan’s role in facilitating recent Islamabad Talks

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Toiu on Tuesday, with both leaders Read More

Pakistan cannot progress without stable Balochistan: President Zardari

President Zardari embarks on official state visit to Bahrain

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday stressed the need for dialogue, improved governance, enhanced connectivity and water management to address challenges in Balochistan, and underlined that Read More

Pakistani analyst honoured with Chatham House fellowship

Pakistani analyst honoured with Chatham House fellowship

By Nazir Siyal / DNA ISLAMABAD: Dr. Hamid Khan Al-Mashriqi, an international strategic affairs expert and award-winning journalist, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship at Chatham House, marking a significant Read More

Naval Chief graces PAF Risalpur Graduation Ceremony

Naval Chief graces PAF Risalpur Graduation Ceremony

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 /DNA/ – Graduation Ceremony of 152nd GD(P), 98th Engineering, 109th Air Defence (Alpha & Bravo), 28th Admin & Special Duties (Alpha & Bravo), 11th Logistics (Alpha) and Read More

Dar meets Turkish, Egyptian, Saudi diplomats in Islamabad

Dar meets Turkish, Egyptian, Saudi diplomats in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 /DNA/ – The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Mr. Musa Kulaklikaya, Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkiye; Ambassador Nazih El Naggari, Assistant Foreign Read More

Naqvi urges businessmen to bring back at least 30% of their wealth to Pakistan

Naqvi urges businessmen to bring back at least 30% of their wealth to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, APR 14: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged businessmen to bring back at least 30% of their wealth to Pakistan ahead of the federal budget 2026-27. “The business community Read More

AFGHANISTAN

China says peace talks advance between Pakistan, Afghanistan

DNA BEIJING: Negotiations ‌between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following Read More

Pak, Afghan talks resume in China

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions seen boosting Taliban supreme leader’s position

Afghan instability costs Pakistan billions in trade losses: IRS

UN leaders calls for dialogue & diplomacy after clashes on Pak-Afghan border

Taliban regime seeks dialogue after Pakistan inflicts heavy losses in border clashes

ARTICLES

Punjab’s Changing Education System

Punjab’s Changing Education System

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Punjab’s education landscape has long stood at the intersection of ambition Read More

The Stark Reality Behind the Gentle Decline

Reimagining CSS 1: The Opportunity Cost

When Pakistan Reaches Its Defining Moment

When War Theories Go Viral

A Test of Global Order and Pakistan’s Resolve

BUSINESS

All options on table for funding, strategic fuel reserves under consideration: FinMin Aurangzeb

All options on table for funding, strategic fuel reserves under consideration: FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD, APR 14: The government is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt Read More

Pakistan moves to regulate virtual assets with first PVARA meet

Business community backs government amid economic crisis

IMF demand for fuel levy to deeper poverty in Pakistan

FPCCI vows close FBR collaboration for trade-friendly Pakistan

ICCI chief calls for broad-based economic reforms

CENTRAL ASIA

Rector: Baku State University stands ready to cooperate closely with its Kazakh partners

Rector: Baku State University stands ready to cooperate closely with its Kazakh partners

Baku, Apr 7: Elchin Babayev, Rector of the Baku State University (BSU), attended the 2nd Read More

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reaches $5.8 billion in January

Remembering Khojaly is a moral obligation

Uzbek President to visit US for inaugural peace council

Uzbekistan aims to advance constructive initiatives within the peace council

President Ilham Aliyev accepts credentials from New Greek Ambassador

CHINA

Pakistan Embassy Beijing co-hosts star gala to celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Pakistan Embassy Beijing co-hosts star gala to celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

BEIJING, APR 12 /DNA/ – Pakistan Embassy co-hosted with the renowned China International Cultural Communication Read More

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks: China

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution

China says talks between Pakistan, Afghanistan progressing at steady pace

China says peace talks advance between Pakistan, Afghanistan

China welcomes Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire

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

Pakistan-China Reaffirm Strong Partnership Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan-China Reaffirm Strong Partnership Amid Regional Tensions

Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, APR 13: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Read More

Romanian Ambassador celebrates Orthodox Easter with friends

Yuri Gagarin’s flight began new era, says Russian envoy

Gillani hails Romania for Pakistan’s anthem first choral score

Ambassador Oumer presents credentials to President of Pakistan

North Korean Ambassador meets PPP leaders

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

Futility of Pakistan media exposed during US-Iran talks

Futility of Pakistan media exposed during US-Iran talks

Ansar M Bhatti The recent US-Iran talks held in Islamabad were not only a test Read More

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

Pakistan’s fuel price debacle: a ruthless assault on the poor

A Perilous Rift Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Politics over players: PHF scandal boils over

Fuel price hike adds to Pakistan’s economic woes

EDITOR'S ARTICLES

A demarche too far? Norway, the Supreme Court, and Pakistan’s diplomatic dilemma

US-Iran talks the way forward

Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The much-anticipated talks between the United States and Iran, recently held Read More

A diplomatic convergence: a positive signal for ME peace

Iran’s decapitation myth and Pakistan’s tightrope

How China and Russia will react to the Iran war

Crossroads of crisis: Can Pakistan reset its course?

A city in crisis, a nation in waiting

EDUCATION

Kazakhstan proposes Turkic Civilization Centre at NUML

Kazakhstan proposes Turkic Civilization Centre at NUML

ISLAMAABD, APR 8 /DNA/ – Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited the Read More

HEC awards 98 undergraduate scholarships to students from coastal regions of Balochistan

HEC conducts first-ever national skill competency test in 112 Cities

Chairman HEC reaffirms support to National Centres for research development

HEC successfully completes nationwide faculty training for Fehm-e-Quran initiative

LCWU completes Cohort-III of HEC’s Women Empowerment & Mentoring Programme

HEALTH

30-bed trauma facility opens at Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) hospital

30-bed trauma facility opens at Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) hospital

GUJRAT, Apr 6: A 30-bed trauma center was inaugurated at Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider)Read More

Al-Shifa Trust warns screening gaps raise blindness risk for premature babies

Awareness and healthy habits key to controlling ‘Diabetes’, says Expert

MedExpo Kyrgyzstan 2026: 90 companies take part in healthcare exhibition

Early detection key as childhood heart issues increase, awareness crucial

Al-Shifa Trust urges protective glasses as spring allergens surge

INTERVIEWS

Dr Ramez Alraee: Syria and Pakistan strengthen relations

Dr Ramez Alraee: Syria and Pakistan strengthen relations

Ansar M Bhatti 1: Your Excellency, thank you for speaking with us. Syria is often Read More

Thailand-Pakistan ties move from friendship to action

Thailand–Pakistan relations enter new era of partnership: Rongvudhi Virabutr

MOFCOM Spokesperson’s Remarks on China’s Recent Economic and Trade Policies and Measures

General Practice hospital aims to serve humanity

Pak-ASEAN ties poised for growth, says Philippine envoy

LATEST NEWS

PM Shehbaz welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hails regional stability

PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price by Rs12, diesel by Rs135 per litre

ISLAMABAD, APR 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on Friday, welcoming Read More

Speakers Highlight Shared Pakistan-China perspectives on Regional Conflicts

Panel Highlights Protection, Justice, Empowerment on Women’s Day

Japan Supports Pakistan Red Crescent Blood Services in Islamabad

MOTORWAY COPS REWARDED OVER RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE

Pakistan eliminates Mid-level TTP leaders in cross-border strikes as Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq intensifies

PAKISTAN

PIDE calls for smart and sustainable mineral development in Pakistan

PIDE calls for smart and sustainable mineral development in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a high-level Read More

PM Shehbaz departs for Saudi Arabia, kicking off three-nation tour amid regional tensions

Romania appreciates Pakistan’s role in facilitating recent Islamabad Talks

Pakistan cannot progress without stable Balochistan: President Zardari

Pakistani analyst honoured with Chatham House fellowship

Naval Chief graces PAF Risalpur Graduation Ceremony

SPORTS

PHF announces squad for Azalan Shah Hockey Cup

PHF bars nine overage players from U-18 Games

ISLAMABAD, APR 13 (DNA): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has barred nine players from participating in Read More

Rising Stars President honors Under-18 Hockey Championship Team

Zalmi thrash hapless Qalandars to go top

PSL 11: RawalPindiz win toss, elect to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators

Pakistan women secure record-breaking win in FIFA series

PSL 11: Peshawar Zalmi defeat Hyderabad Kingsmen in low-scoring thriller

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

Germany, Ukraine discuss defense, drones and reconstruction

Germany, Ukraine discuss defense, drones and reconstruction

BERLIN, APR 15: EU membership for Ukraine, European involvement in peace talks and a comprehensive Read More

Saudi official urges full compliance with hajj regulations

S. Korea to attend multilateral meeting on Strait of Hormuz this week

Pakistan-Russia ties show strategic acumen, says Chinese expert

US-Iran talks 2nd round likely soon

Iran war weighs on global economy