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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, US military insists traffic flowing
TEHRAN, JUL 12: Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year
KYIV, JUL 12: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office,...
Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz ‘more important’ than nuclear bombs
TEHRAN, JUL 12: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic...
Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s destabilizing behavior in the region
RIYADH, JUL 12: Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned the latest round of Iranian attacks on neighboring countries and ships in the Strait of Hormuz...
India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman
TEHRAN, JUL 12: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman...
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China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
BEIJING: China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the...
China’s remarkable progress due to strong institutions, says Gilani
Saifullah Ansar
Islamabad, 9 July 2026; Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani today addressed a special commemorative seminar organised by the Pakistan-China Economic and Cultural...
China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean
Beijing says relevant countries were informed before routine Pacific missile launch
DNA
BEIJING: China's navy said it successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific...
CENTRAL ASIA
Declaration adopted by the participants of the First International Islamic Civilization Forum
TASHKENT, JUL 12 (DNA) – The First International Islamic Civilization Forum concluded here today with the adoption of a landmark declaration, marking the beginning of...
UN General Assembly adopts Tajikistan resolution
DNA
NEW YORK” UN General Assembly adopts Tajikistan led resolution proclaiming 2027–2036 as the International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations.
June 25, the...
Tajik president Emomali Rahmon congratulates PM Shehbaz on role in US-Iran peace deal
DNA News Agency
Islamabad/Dushanbe, June 18, 2026: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his role in facilitating the...
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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
Pakistan will need 1.84 million cataract surgeries a year
An estimated 570,000 adults in Pakistan are blind due to cataracts, while another 3.56 million live with cataract-related vision impairment. Cataracts are primarily linked...
Herbalist stresses hydration, healthy lifestyle as key shields against ‘Kidney Failure’
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Renowned herbalist Dr. Agha Abdul Ghafar on Wednesday said that low water intake, diabetes and high blood pressure are major causes...
24 people detained, 5 premises sealed as ICT admin steps up dengue enforcement drive
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: The Islamabad district administration has intensified its anti-dengue campaign, detaining 24 individuals and sealing five premises during operations carried out across...
ARTS & CULTURE
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...
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...
