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Iran FM Araghchi ‘to return to Pakistan’ as uncertainty clouds peace talks
TEHRAN: US intercepts sanctioned merchant vessel in Arabian Sea; German Chancellor calls war on Iran "completely unnecessary".
What we know so far about gunman’s attack
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WASHINGTON: A suspected gunman is in custody after storming a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner –– forcing President Donald Trump,...
‘Trump safe’ after shooting incident at White House correspondents dinner
WASHINGTON, APR 26: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service...
Switzerland backs Moroccan autonomy initiative for Sahara dispute
BERN, APR 25 /DNA/ - Switzerland stated on Friday that it "considers the autonomy initiative" put forward by Morocco "as the most serious, credible,...
Trump cancels US envoys’ Pakistan trip, says move doesn’t mean restart of Iran war
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that canceling his envoys’ trip to Islamabad for talks did not automatically mean war with Iran...
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OPINION
BUSINESS
CHINA
Pakistan, Yangzhou agree on trade roadshows and mutual visits
YANGZHOU, APR 25 /DNA/ - Pakistan’s envoy to China, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visited Yangzhou, a historic, industrially advanced and culturally rich city of Jiangsu...
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...
CENTRAL ASIA
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...










































