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Saudi Arabia maintains leading cybersecurity ranking for third consecutive year
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has maintained its leading position in the global ranking of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity index for 2026.
The country’s National...
Prince Sattam University climbs QS World Rankings
AL-KHARJ: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University has advanced 50 positions in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, securing 677th place globally, as announced by...
Egypt’s Emam Ashour tops Mbappe and Kane in World Cup shot-speed rankings
TORONTO: Egypt midfielder Emam Ashour scored the fastest goal in the first round of group-stage games at 2026 FIFA World Cup.Data captured by the...
Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin
WARSAW: Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting in broad daylight a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin and believe...
Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China
LONDON: Two men, including ‌one who worked as a British immigration officer, were jailed on Thursday after being convicted of spying on prominent pro-democracy...
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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
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...
Central Asia–Afghanistan dialogue underscores regional connectivity and stability
KABUL, JUN 13: Policymakers, analysts, and regional stakeholders gathered on the sidelines of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia to...
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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...
