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D-8 Secy-General participates in 51st Commission Session in Ankara, marks D-8’s 29th anniversary
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51st Session of the D-8 Commission hosted by Türkiye under Egypt’s chairmanship.
29th Anniversary Reception hosted by Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Berris Ekinci.
Egypt announced ratification of...
Switzerland offers discreet setting for US-Iran talks at Burgenstock
Swiss Foreign Ministry Confirms Role as Facilitator
BERN, JUN 20 – Switzerland continues to provide a discreet and reliable setting at Burgenstock to facilitate discussions on implementing a memorandum of understanding...
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Iran as Iran‑US talks postponed
TEHRAN, JUN 20: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on Saturday, Iranian media reported, a day after planned negotiations between Iran and...
US, Iran envoys en route for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire
WASHINGTON, JUN 20: US President Donald Trump's personal envoy and Iran's foreign minister were headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said, although deadly strikes...
For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise
WASHINGTON, JUN 19: US Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald...
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CHINA
China warns next phase of US-Iran talks will be ‘more difficult’
BEIJING, JUN 16: China’s top diplomat told his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday that the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran...
National conference on Party building held in Beijing
BEIJING, JUN 15 /DNA/ - A national conference on Party building was held in Beijing on Monday. Cai Qi, a member of the Standing...
Wang Yi Urges Global Dialogue at International Day for Civilizations
DNA
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a video address at the global thematic event marking the 2026 International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations.
In...
CENTRAL ASIA
Tajik president Emomali Rahmon congratulates PM Shehbaz on role in US-Iran peace deal
DNA News Agency
Islamabad/Dushanbe, June 18, 2026: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his role in facilitating the...
Tashkent Investment Forum highlights Uzbekistan’s emergence as regional economic hub
TASHKENT, JUN 17: The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) concluded on Tuesday with strong participation from world leaders, international financial institutions, investors and...
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 the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is set to host a...
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EDITOR'S ARTICLES
Crucial months to shape Pakistan’s political future
Opinion
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The recent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan have placed the PPP in a commanding position an outcome largely anticipated given the evolving political landscape...
HEALTH
Al-Shifa Trust starts construction of South Asia’s largest eye hospital
RAWALPINDI, JUN 17: /DNA/ - Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has formally started construction of its new Lahore facility, planned as Asia's most modern eye...
China tests AI tools to extend heart care
DNA
ISLAMABAD, June 16: For many cardiac patients, risk does not end with surgery. It follows them home after discharge, when follow-up can be delayed...
Unrest amongst tobacco growers, government need to play a roleÂ
Shamim ShahidÂ
No one can neglect the fact that tobacco is considered a key factor of agriculture and agriculture based economy of the country. Almost...
ARTS & CULTURE
Romania gifts Pakistan choral version of national anthem
Romania’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dan Stoenescu, met with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, to formally hand over the album produced...
Pakistani artist honored in China
ISLAMBAD, 17 JUN (DNA) — A Pakistani scholar and lecturer from the University of Peshawar received an honorary credential at the opening ceremony of the...
US envoy falls in love with Pakistani chai, hospitality and wedding traditions
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16: US Charge d'Affaires Natalie A Baker has shared her favourite aspects of life in Pakistan, praising the country's hospitality, cuisine, cricket...











































