Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Trump – symbolism and substance
The recent meeting between Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked significant debate across political, diplomatic, and media circles. On one hand, it represents an opportunity for Pakistan to strengthen ties with an influential U.S. figure known for his unpredictable but consequential foreign policy moves. On the other, it has reignited concerns over the role of Pakistan’s military establishment in foreign policy and governance — a space traditionally reserved for elected civilian leadership. To begin with, the symbolism of a high-profile meeting between Pakistan’s militaryRead More
Pakistan, Uzbekistan to form joint working group to boost maritime, blue economy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: JUN 19 (DNA):Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to form a joint working group to deepening maritime cooperation, with a focus on unlocking the untapped potential of the blue economy, green shipping and creating a robust trans-regional trade architecture connecting Central Asia to the Arabian Sea. In a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, both sides emphasized the urgency of building sustainable maritime linkages to support shared economic growth, regional connectivity, and long-term prosperity through ocean-based industries.Read More
Pak faces France in Nations Cup semifinal on better score average
In the must-win game against New Zealand, Pakistan produced a lackluster performance, losing 4-3 in a match that exposed glaring weaknesses in their defensive line. The Pakistani goalkeepers, Abdullah Ishtiaq and Muneeb, came under heavy criticism for their poor showing, failing to save routine shots and conceding avoidable goals. Observers and former players believe that the duo’s performance was far below international standards Ansar M Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD – In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan has qualified for the semifinal of the FIH Nations Cup Hockey Tournament in Malaysia despiteRead More
SpaceX Starship explodes during routine test
HOUSTON, JUNE 19 (AFP/APP/DNA):One of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, in the latest setback to the billionaire’s dream of turning humanity into an interplanetary species. The Starship 36 suffered “catastrophic failure and exploded” at the Starbase launch facility shortly after 11:00 pm (0400 GMT Thursday), a Facebook post by the Cameron County authorities said. A video shared with the post showed the megarocket attached to the launch arm, and then a flash and a towering, fiery explosion. Musk’s SpaceXRead More
Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal in Alonso’s debut
MIAMI GARDENS, UNITED STATES, JUNE 19 (AFP/APP/DNA):Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday. A large contingent of Real fans in a crowd of 62,415 at the Hard Rock Stadium were left frustrated after new manager Xabi Alonso’s first game in charged ended with the points shared. For the Saudi club, with Italian Simone Inzaghi also making his debut on the bench, it was an impressive performance where they caused Real’s defenceRead More
Nippon Steel closes US Steel acquisition under strict conditions
New York, June 19 (AFP/APP):Nippon Steel completed its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of US Steel on Wednesday, granting rare veto-like power over strategic decisions to Washington with a “golden share”. The announcement concludes a saga that began in December 2023, when Nippon Steel agreed to acquire the linchpin of American steelmaking for $14.9 billion. An outright buyout sparked bipartisan political opposition, including from President Donald Trump, who railed against the proposed deal throughout the 2024 presidential campaign. But last month he announced a pivot, branding the revamped venture — blocked by formerRead More