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Indonesian CG highlights investment opportunities in West Java ahead of WJIS-2026
KARACHI, Apr 24: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi informed the business community and relevant stakeholders in Pakistan of the...
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by 3 weeks
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, 24 APR (DNA) — Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level meeting at the White House, US President Donald...
BREAKING: Iranian FM, team expected in Islamabad tonight
TEHRAN: The government sources said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight (Friday) with a small delegation.
Sources divulged...
‘Ball in Tehran’s court’: Pentagon chief says Iran has ‘historic chance’ to make deal
WASHINGTON: Defense secretary says US blockade on Iran “going global”, 34 ships turned around from Hormuz so far.
Hurriyat urges UN, rights groups to free Kashmir detainees
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has called on the United Nations and international rights groups to urge India’s BJP-led government to...
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Ambassador Hashmi inaugurates Pakistan National Pavilion in Shouguang
SHOUGUANG, APR 20: /DNA/ - Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visited Shouguang city in Shandong province from 19-20 April 2026 to participate in the 27th China...
Pakistan Embassy in Beijing celebrates 75 years with China
BEIJING, APR 17 /DNA/ - Today, as part of ongoing celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the Embassy...
China urges US and Iran to avoid reigniting war
China has offered to host follow-up talks, while several European nations, including Spain, are calling for an immediate diplomatic initiative to prevent further bloodshed
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Uzbek, Chinese communities mark Int’l Chinese Language Day
TASHKENT, APR 22: About 300 people gathered here to celebrate International Chinese Language Day with a comprehensive showcase and performance of Chinese character art...
Azerbaijan remembers Zarifa Aliyeva
BAKU, APR 15: Today marks the remembrance day of Azerbaijan's prominent scholar, Honored Scientist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, full member of the Azerbaijan...
Uzbekistan Launches the Updated and Ambitious “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy for National Development
TASHKENT — Uzbekistan has unveiled its updated Uzbekistan–2030 Strategy, marking a major step in the country’s journey toward national reform and development. Officials emphasise...
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EDITOR'S ARTICLES
Islamabad’s diplomatic setback
In hindsight, Islamabad may have overestimated both its influence and the readiness of the parties to engage. Diplomacy is as much about reading signals...
HEALTH
Al-Shifa Trust eye camps treat 665,000 patients
RAWALPINDI, 21 APR (DNA) — Al-Shifa Trust’s community outreach programmes reached more than 665,000 patients in the financial year 2024-25, while the organisation also launched a...
Mpox update: 25 confirmed cases, 9 deaths reported in Sindh
SUKKUR, Apr 15 (DNA): The Sindh Health Department has said a total of 122 suspected cases of Mpox have been reported across the province...
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) Hospital in Kunjah,while the upgradation of Rural Health Center...
ARTS & CULTURE
Tourists excited as ‘Electric Safari Train’ nears launch in ‘Changa Manga Forest’
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24: Tourists on Friday praised the Punjab government and the Punjab Wildlife Department for the soon-to-arrive Electric Safari Train, promising a whisper-quiet...
Russian envoy Albert Khorev visits Niftysphere Institute
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Islamabad, Pakistan — Mr. Albert Khorev, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan, paid an official visit to the Niftysphere Institute of Arts...
Made-in-Pakistan products featured at Food & Hospitality Asia
SINGAPORE, Apr 22: High Commissioner of Pakistan to Singapore Rabia Shafiq on Wednesday visited the Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026 event at Singapore...
