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US, Saudi forces strike ‘Iran-aligned terrorists’ in Iraq
TEHRAN, 29 JULY (DNA) — US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck “Iran-aligned terrorists” in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, following...
US commander warns troops their videos help Iran, sources say
WASHINGTON, JUL 29: The top US commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American...
India lower house passes bill raising penalties for exam leaks
NEW DELHI, JUL 29: India’s lower house of parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that would toughen penalties for leaking exam papers, after youth-led...
Iran rules out regional management of Strait of Hormuz, hitting hopes for breakthrough
TEHRAN, JUL 29: Iran has ruled out Oman’s proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official said on...
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
TEHRAN, JUL 29: Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers, three...
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Pakistan, China urge US and Iran to cease hostilities, resume talks
BEIJING, JUL 17: Pakistan and China have urged the United States and Iran to immediately cease hostilities and resume dialogue, as renewed fighting threatens...
Xi Jinping offers four observations on AI development and governance
SHANGHAI, July 17 (DNA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the...
Ishaq Dar meets Chinese foreign minister
DNA
SHANGHAI: deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Shanghai on the...
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
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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...
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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
Timing is everything: decoding JUI chief’s political ignition
Opinion
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
In Pakistani politics, nothing happens in isolation, and religious parties rarely step into the fray without a calculated reason or unseen backing....
HEALTH
12.9 million people are living with hepatitis in Pakistan
With 9 million of the 47 million estimated cases worldwide, Pakistan bears the heaviest burden of hepatitis C globally. Only 3 out of 10...
Ignore distractions, focus on illicit trade fight: Umeed-e-Sehar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ - Umeed-e-Sehar has expressed concern over recent discussions in the Senate that sought to question the government's tobacco policy, warning...
KKAWF holds roundtable on state of drugs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 20 /DNA/ - Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation in partnership with Serena Hotel brought together key Pakistan stakeholders along with visiting dignatories...
ARTS & CULTURE
Islamabad to see joint CDA–EOBI push for tourism
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) will jointly launch a series of development projects in...
Serena Hotels showcases Mango Diplomacy at ISH
Aziz Boolani assured that Serena Hotels will continue hosting such cultural and culinary events in the coming days, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to promoting...
Pakistan invited to join the new season of the Open Eurasian Film Award “Diamond...
DNA
MOSCOW: The Open Eurasian Film Award Diamond Butterfly is announcing the launch of a new season. For the Pakistani film community this is an...
