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South Korea welcomes rare baby bump
SEOUL: Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples...
Israel, US focused strikes on nuclear weaponization over enrichment during Iran war – report
WASHINGTON: Israel and the US prioritized the degradation of Iran's nuclear weaponization abilities during Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury over the targeting...
Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran...
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States...
Putin says army fighting ‘aggressive’ Nato-backed force in Victory Parade address
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of Nato and...
Trump says expecting Iran response to latest proposal ‘tonight’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was expecting Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal on a deal to ending the Middle...
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CHINA
Chinese training, global impact: Pakistani scientist contributes to IEEE nano conference
BEIJING, Apr 30: When the 2026 IEEE 21st International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (IEEE NEMS 2026) brought together nearly 1,000 experts...
Commissioning ceremony of HANGOR submarine
Rawalpindi, 30 April, 2026;
Commissioning ceremony of 1st HANGOR Class Submarine, PNS/M HANGOR was held at Sanya, China. President Asif Ali Zardari graced the occasion...
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) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of desalination, agricultural...
CENTRAL ASIA
Address by the President of the Republic Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 59th Annual...
SAMARKAND, MAY 4 /DNA/ - President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan announced a new $12 billion cooperation program with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on...
Azerbaijan, UAE explore enhancing economic cooperation
BAKU, April 30: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Saeed Bin Mubarak Al...
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...
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EDITOR'S ARTICLES
Why Pakistan must rethink its national priorities
Opinion
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Interestingly, Pakistan has consistently found itself at a critical crossroads, regardless of which government is in power. The country continues to grapple...
HEALTH
Two new polio cases reported in KP, 2026 tally jumps to three
PESHAWAR: Two new cases of polio have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, taking the 2026 tally to three, the National Institute of Health (NIH)...
New Al-Shifa eye hospital opens in Haveli Lakha
RAWALPINDI, APR 28 /DNA/ - Al-Shifa Trust's new eye hospital in Haveli Lakha, Okara, has begun serving patients ahead of a formal inauguration scheduled...
Balochistan health card program provides free quality treatment to 345,000 patients
QUETTA, Apr 27: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced that the Balochistan Health Card Program is ensuring free and quality medical...
ARTS & CULTURE
Water Cube Cup Chinese Song Contest makes Pakistan debut
ISLAMABAD, MAY 9 (DNA): The 2026 “Culture China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Song Contest concluded its Pakistan leg final in the federal capital,...
Romania and Pakistan celebrate friendship through culture and cuisine
Ambassador Dan Stoenescu Hosts Vibrant Romanian Independence Day Reception
Ansar M Bhatti/DNA
ISLAMABAD: To celebrate the Independence Day of Romania and to showcase the rich culture...
PAINT THE PRIDE, SING THE GLORY
A tribute to the brave soldiers of our nation
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 /DNA/ - Pakistan National Council of the Arts in collaboration with National College...
