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Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
MOSCOW, JUN 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian president published...
Lebanon parliament speaker supports Hezbollah pullback in parallel with Israeli withdrawal
BEIRUT, JUN 5: Lebanon’s parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said on Friday he would agree to the withdrawal of the Iran-backed group...
CENTCOM denies Iran’s claim of firing ‘warning missiles’ at US destroyers in Gulf of...
WASHINGTON, JUN 5: CENTCOM denies fired ‘warning missiles’ at US destroyers in Gulf of OmanIran’s military said on Friday it had fired “warning missiles”...
Iran says it fired warning missiles, drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN, JUN 5: Iran's navy said on Friday it had fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing...
Lebanese president, PM say Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks
BAIRUT, JUN 5: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told CNN that Iran was using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United...
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China’s Xi to visit North Korea next week
BEIJING, JUN 5: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, state media said Friday, the latest in a series of high-level...
CG Sun highlights “Pak-China security partnership”
DNA
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Consul General Lahore Sun Yan has emphasised China’s stance to establish a “China-Pakistan Security Partnership,” under the vision of military to military,...
China urges ‘parties concerned’ to observe ceasefire after US strikes on Iran
BEIJING, MAY 26: China on Tuesday urged “parties concerned” to observe a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, after US forces attacked missile...
CENTRAL ASIA
Five Azerbaijan citizens killed
MOSCOW: Five Azerbaijani citizens were killed and three others injured in attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry...
First meeting of D-8 energy ministers adopts “Baku Declaration on Energy Cooperation”
BAKU, JUN 3 /DNA/ - The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) marked a significant milestone with the successful convening of the First Meeting...
Kazakhstan offers to take Iran’s uranium stockpile, IAEA chief says
ASTANA, MAY 30: Kazakhstan has offered to take Iran’s uranium stockpile if the United States and Iran reach an accord on Tehran’s contested nuclear...
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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
Rs. 51 billion annual revenue potential from cigarette tax
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3 (DNA): The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has highlighted the public health and fiscal implications...
Pakistan’s Tobacco Control Cell receives WNTD award
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2: The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2026 Award to the Tobacco Control Cell of...
Indonesia seeks admissions for medical students in Pakistani institutions
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2: A high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal was held to discuss...
ARTS & CULTURE
Chinese film screening at ACP marks 75 years of Pakistan–China diplomatic ties
KARACHI, MAY 29 /DNA/ - Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, in collaboration with the Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi, organized...
Eid ul Azha sparks surge in BBQ essentials sale
ISLAMABAD, 26 MAY (DNA) — With Eid ul Azha approaching, residents of the capital are busy preparing for the traditional barbecues that have become a...
Eid atmosphere shines with joy
ISLAMABAD, 24 MAY (DNA) — As Eid-ul-Adha approaches, a vibrant wave of festive spirit spreads across the country, with streets, markets and neighborhoods buzzing with...
