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ISLAMABAD, APR 30: /DNA/ – The leadership of  Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has expressed strong appreciation forRead More

ICCI praises PM’s Apna Ghar Scheme for affordable housing

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ISLAMABAD, APR 30 (DNA): Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Aun Chaudhary Thursday stated that urgentRead More

Pakistan acts urgently on nationals detained in Cambodia

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Atif Ikram Sheikh: AgriFood event to boost Pakistan agriculture

Atif Ikram Sheikh: AgriFood event to boost Pakistan agriculture

KARACHI, APR 30: /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), is set to jointly organize the “AgriFood: Global Investment and Partnership Conference & Expo” at ICCD Headquarters in Karachi, on May 14, 2026. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh highlighted that the initiative reflects a shared commitment to promote investment; strengthen international partnerships and unlock the vast potential of Pakistan’s agriculture and agri-based industries. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh stated that FPCCI fully supports this important collaboration with ICCD and remains committedRead More

5.0-Magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

5.0-Magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

MANILA, Apr 30: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit the city of Aras-asan in northeastern Philippines on Thurday. The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter wasRead More

Pakistan, Iran discuss bilateral ties

Pakistan, Iran discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Thursday discussed bilateral relations and areasRead More

DPM, EU VP discuss evolving regional situation, its implications

DPM, EU VP discuss evolving regional situation, its implications

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday spoke with European Union Vice President/High Representative Kaja Kallas and discussed the evolving regional situation,Read More

Golra to Rawalpindi track inspected by railway minister personally

Golra to Rawalpindi track inspected by railway minister personally

ISLAMABAD, APR 30 (DNA): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi adopted a proactive and hands-on approach by personally inspecting the railway track from Golra Railway Station to Rawalpindi RailwayRead More

Trump rejects Iran’s offer to reopen Hormuz

Trump says US military studying 'very strong options' for Iran

Trump dismissed the phased approach, viewing it as an attempt to relieve economic pressure on Iran without making meaningful concessions on its uranium enrichment and potential weaponization DNA Washington —Read More

Govt notifies transfer of IHC judges to other high courts

Govt notifies transfer of IHC judges to other high courts

ISLAMABAD: In line with the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) decision, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified on Wednesday the transfer of three judges of the Islamabad High CourtRead More

AFGHANISTAN

China says peace talks advance between Pakistan, Afghanistan

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

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ARTICLES

 The Innovation Chasm: Why Pakistan Needs a Mandated Framework for Academia-Industry Synergy

The Innovation Chasm: Why Pakistan Needs a Mandated Framework for Academia-Industry Synergy

Dr. Jam Muhammad Zafar For Pakistan’s higher education sector, we stand at a precipice ofRead More

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BUSINESS

 ICCI praises PM’s Apna Ghar Scheme for affordable housing

ICCI praises PM’s Apna Ghar Scheme for affordable housing

ISLAMABAD, APR 30: /DNA/ – The leadership of  Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)Read More

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CENTRAL ASIA

 Azerbaijan remembers Zarifa Aliyeva

Azerbaijan remembers Zarifa Aliyeva

BAKU, APR 15: Today marks the remembrance day of Azerbaijan’s prominent scholar, Honored Scientist, DoctorRead More

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CHINA

 Pakistan, China ink MoUs to boost tea sector cooperation, agri technology, desalination

Pakistan, China ink MoUs to boost tea sector cooperation, agri technology, desalination

BEIJING, APR 27: Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) toRead 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

 Saudi Envoy Calls on Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

Saudi Envoy Calls on Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, APR 29 /DNA/ – Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom ofRead 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

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

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

By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an order declaring 2026Read More

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EDITOR'S ARTICLES

 Azerbaijan: a global model of religious tolerance

Islamabad’s diplomatic setback

In hindsight, Islamabad may have overestimated both its influence and the readiness of the partiesRead More

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EDUCATION

HEC awards 1,427 scholarships under Stipendium Hungaricum Programme since 2016

ISLAMABAD, APR 22 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has awarded as manyRead More

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HEALTH

 New Al-Shifa eye hospital opens in Haveli Lakha

New Al-Shifa eye hospital opens in Haveli Lakha

RAWALPINDI, APR 28 /DNA/ – Al-Shifa Trust’s new eye hospital in Haveli Lakha, Okara, hasRead More

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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 oftenRead More

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LATEST NEWS

 Sindh govt asks interior ministry to issue red warrant for absconding Norwegian editor 

Sindh govt asks interior ministry to issue red warrant for absconding Norwegian editor 

Staff Reporter KARACHI, APR 24 /DNA/ – The Sindh government has urged the Ministry ofRead More

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PAKISTAN

 ICCI praises PM’s Apna Ghar Scheme for affordable housing

ICCI praises PM’s Apna Ghar Scheme for affordable housing

ISLAMABAD, APR 30: /DNA/ – The leadership of  Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)Read More

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SPORTS

 Acting President approves transfer of Islamabad High Court judges on PM’s advice

Acting President approves transfer of Islamabad High Court judges on PM’s advice

Islamabad: 29 Apr /DNA/ — Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved, on theRead 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

 5.0-Magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

5.0-Magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

MANILA, Apr 30: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit the city ofRead More

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