Friday, June 20th, 2025
Iran fires new missile salvo as Israel warns of prolonged war amid calls for restraint
Tehran, JUN 20: Iran fires new missile salvo as Israel warns of prolonged war amid calls for restraint. UN chief pleads with all sides to “give peace a chance” in Iran-Israel conflict, warning violence could spiral out of control.
Kiwis to face Pakistan in Nations Cup hockey championship
New Zealand secured a dramatic victory over South Korea in the semi-final of the Nations Cup Hockey Tournament, earning a place in the final to be played on Saturday. The tightly contested match ended in a draw during regulation time, forcing the outcome to be decided through a penalty shootout. The Kiwis held their nerve in the shootout, edging past the South Koreans with precise finishing and solid goalkeeping. This win marks a significant achievement for the New Zealand side as they now prepare to face Pakistan in the tournamentRead More
Philippine Navy seizes $175 million meth haul at sea
MANILA, JUN 20: The Philippine Navy seized an illegal drug shipment worth 10 billion pesos ($175 million) on Friday in one of the country’s biggest narcotics hauls on record, officials said. A pair of naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of main island Luzon just before dawn, Commodore Edward de Sagon told a news conference. Four people, including one foreigner, were arrested in the joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, according to de Sagon. “We still don’t have theRead More
Pakistan Stun France to reach Nations Cup hockey final
Wales, Malaysia Qualify for 5th-6th Position , Japan and South Africa will paly for 7th and 8th position Pakistan Vs France Nations Cup Semi Final Today Where To Watch It DNA KUALA LUMPUR– In a thrilling semifinal clash at the FIH Nations Cup, Pakistan pulled off a sensational comeback to defeat higher-ranked France in a penalty shootout after the match ended 3-3 in regulation time. France, ranked 10th in the world, dominated early, racing to a 2-0 lead. However, 15th-ranked Pakistan fought back valiantly, scoring three consecutive goals to takeRead More
US urges Pakistan to mediate Iran-Israel tensions in phone call
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20: The United States has encouraged Pakistan to continue playing its role in the ongoing peace efforts with Iran to de-escalate tensions with Israel amid deepening fears of broader conflict. The development came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Rubio on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office. During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister conveyed his best wishes for President Donald Trump and praised him for his bold leadership. He also appreciated SecretaryRead More
Pakistan’s IT boom just starting, envoy tells US investors
WASHINGTON, JUN 20 (DNA) — The Pakistani embassy Thursday hosted the final sequel of the “Pakistan-U.S. Tech Investment Conference 2025,” with IT firms, tech executives, business leaders and entrepreneurs attending, after a series of earlier sessions in Dallas and New York City that highlighted the country’s growing potential in information technology sector capable of attracting foreign investment. The conference was a collaborative effort by the embassy, the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), the Ministry of Commerce (through its trade officers), P@SHA (Pakistan’s sole tradeRead More