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GCC condemns attack on UAE tankers in Hormuz
JD Vance says the United States is now placing greater emphasis on maintaining lower oil prices rather than focusing exclusively on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Saudi Arabia condemns Iran targeting of two ADNOC tankers in Hormuz
RIYADH, AUG 14: Saudi Arabia on Friday condemned and denounced the targeting of two tankers operated by the UAE’s ADNOC while they were transiting...
US threatens Iran with ‘economic isolation, like the world has never seen’
WASHINGTON, AUG 14: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to subject Iran to economic isolation “like the world has never seen before,” adding...
Finance Minister calls for advancement in digital tech
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ISLAMABAD:
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Chairperson Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), Dr. Sohail Munir, to discuss digital...
Saudi Arabia allows Pakistani-origin POC holders to perform Hajj under 2027 quota
DNA
Under the new arrangement, 1% of Pakistan’s total Hajj quota will be reserved for POC holders. This means 1,792 Pakistani-origin POC holders will be...
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Deepening CPC-Pakistan party-building synergy to forge a stronger China-Pakistan community with a shared future
By: Jiang Zaidong | Chinese ambassador to Pakistan
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee with...
Chinese ambassador meets FM Ishaq Dar
Saifullah Ansar
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign...
Flight cancellations, evacuations in China
BEIJING, 09 AUG (DNA) — China's densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than 1,000...
CENTRAL ASIA
Kazakh leader tells Putin Ukraine war should end
ASTANA, JUL 25: Kazakhstan’s president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Russia’s Vladimir Putin Saturday that the Ukraine war should end, calling for the conflict to be...
Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and Pakistan hold meeting
DNA
BISHKEK: On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov held talks with Senator Muhammad Ishaq...
Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
DNA
On 24 July 2026, on the sidelines of the regular Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Shanghai...
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EDITOR'S ARTICLES
Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Pact: A New Strategic Triangle
The risks are real: if perceived as anti-Iran or divisive, it could deepen regional fractures. But with safeguards, the pact offers a historic opportunity...
HEALTH
Health Minister inaugurates health food kiosk to promote healthy food at workplace
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, on Wednesday inaugurates Lifestyle Medicine Health Kiosk at Ministry...
Over 300,000 Pakistanis await corneal transplants amid donor shortage
RAWALPINDI, AUG 8 /DNA/ - More than 300,000 people suffering from corneal blindness in Pakistan are awaiting sight-restoring transplants, while Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital...
Holy Family Hospital launches anti-polio drive
RAWALPINDI, 07 AUG (DNA) — A special anti-polio campaign was inaugurated at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, on Friday, involving an awareness session led by Additional...
ARTS & CULTURE
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are married
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are married. The couple confirmed the news in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, August 11, sharing a photo...
Markets, bazaars witness surge in shoppers ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, 10 AUG (DNA) — Markets and bazaars in the federal capital have witnessed a noticeable increase in shoppers as residents gear up to celebrate...
Indonesian embassy hosts festivities ahead of 81st Independence Day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad organized a vibrant lead-up event featuring traditional games, popular sport...
