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Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran’s assets before deal is done
WASHINGTON, JUN 7: US President Donald Trump said in a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian...
Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus
YEREVAN, JUN 7: rmenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government’s efforts to forge...
Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces ‘invasion’ of dangerous ideologies
WASHINGTON, JUN 6: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that Europe faced what he called an invasion of dangerous ideologies arriving by...
Iran FM urges Lebanon president to save country from ‘real foe’
TEHRAN, JUN 6: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged on Saturday Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, who had criticized Tehran for interfering in his country,...
US, Iran trade strikes in latest Gulf flare-up
WASHINGTON, JUN 6: The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Saturday after the Iranian Guards said they fired at four tankers attempting...
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CHINA
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”
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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
PPP, PML-N to shape the future of Gilgit-Baltistan Politics
It should not come as a surprise if the establishment takes a keen interest in the formation of the next government. Given the strategic...
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
U.S. Embassy Islamabad Marks 250 Yearsof American Freedom in Grand Celebration
ISLAMABAD, JUN 7 /DNA/ - The U.S. Mission in Pakistan tonight hosted a landmark Freedom 250 celebration to honor two and a half centuries of American democracy...
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...











































