Friday, June 20th, 2025
Pakistan defeated India on battlefield, diplomatic front, says Bilawal after returning to country
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20: After leading a diplomatic mission to Europe and the US in the wake of Pakistan-India clashes, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Friday that Islamabad defeated New Delhi on the battlefield and diplomatic front. Bilawal received a warm welcome from the PPP leaders and workers in Karachi upon returning to the country on Friday. The Bilawal-led high-level diplomatic delegation visited world major capitals during the 11-day tour. It presented Pakistan’s stance and highlighted New Delhi’s provocations and aggression against Islamabad.Read More
Corruption threatens TAPI’s Future
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project was once hailed as a game-changer for regional energy cooperation and economic integration. Designed to transport natural gas from Turkmenistan’s massive Galkynysh field to energy-hungry markets in South Asia, TAPI promised to reduce regional energy deficits and promote cross-border collaboration. But over a decade later, TAPI remains a vision on paper—mired in delay, dysfunction, and deepening distrust. At the heart of the project’s stagnation lies a fatal flaw: widespread corruption in Turkmenistan. The opaque governance structure and lack of transparency in Turkmenistan’s energy sectorRead More
Chaudhary Waseem Ahmed: A community champion who chose service over status
DNA ISLAMABAD: In a political climate often dominated by personal ambition and the pursuit of prestige, Chaudhary Waseem Ahmed represents a refreshing and rare example of what it means to lead with integrity, humility, and purpose. Rather than chase headlines or higher office, he has devoted his life to the people and progress of Central Valley, California—proving that real leadership begins and endures at the local level. Choosing Impact Over Elevation While many in public service view local government as a stepping stone to broader influence, Mr. Ahmed has consistentlyRead More
ASEAN secretary-general calls for pioneering forward-looking partnership with China
JAKARTA, Jun 20 (DNA): ASEAN and China must pioneer a forward-looking partnership, anchored in resilient and equitable value-chain integration as well as climate and tech-responsive infrastructure, to chart a more inclusive and sustainable course in today’s fragmented world, said ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn here on Thursday. Speaking at the Jakarta Forum on ASEAN-China Relations, Kao highlighted five strategic areas he believed to be pivotal in redefining the future of ASEAN-China relations: digital economy, green transition, supply chain connectivity and resilience, transport connectivity, and tourism cooperation. The ASEAN-China partnership hasRead More
Three-day Shandur polo festival kicks off in upper Chiral
PESHAWAR, Jun 20 (DNA): The annual Shandur Polo Festival began on Friday in the scenic valley of Upper Chitral, inaugurated by Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Adviser to the KP Chief Minister on Information. The event is jointly organized by the Pakistan Army, KP Tourism Authority, and district administrations of Upper and Lower Chitral. Traditional rivals Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan will compete in polo matches at Shandur, the world’s highest polo ground. The festival also features paragliding, food stalls, musical performances, and traditional dances, attracting foreign and local tourists. BarristerRead More
Saudi envoy calls on CJP
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA): Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr Justice Yahya Afridi, Friday, at the Supreme Court premises here. The Chief Justice warmly welcomed the ambassador and expressed appreciation for the longstanding, historic, and fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rooted in shared faith and mutual respect. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of justice. Emphasis was laid on expanding judicialRead More