Friday, June 20th, 2025
PM orders expansion of PNSC fleet
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant authorities to prepare a business plan for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and present it within two weeks, which should include a strategy to save the annual $4 billion burden on the national exchequer. Chairing a high-level meeting regarding matters related to PNSC here, the prime minister directed to acquire ships on lease to expand the PNSC fleet. “Due to a reduced number of ships in the PNSC fleet, the country has to spend approximately $4 billion annuallyRead More
Scam Alert: AIOU disowns ‘Swift Centers,’ calls them illegal
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 (DNA) — Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced that the “Swift Centers” established on a trial basis under various regional setups have been completely shut down as of July 2024 due to certain technical reasons. These centers were launched temporarily to facilitate students but are no longer operational, said a press releaseon Friday. The students are advised not to utilize the services of any swift center as such centers are unauthorized . This is entirely false and constitutes fraud. The university has no affiliation with these fake SwiftRead More
Italian, Pakistan Navies conduct bilateral exercise
Karachi, 20 Jun /DNA/ – The Italian Navy Ship ITS ANTONIO MARCEGLIA participated in a bilateral exercise with Pakistan Navy ship and aircraft in the North Arabian Sea. The primary objective of the exercise was to enhance operational efficiency and foster deeper cooperation between the two navies. The exercise featured a comprehensive series of advanced operational drills, covering key aspects of maritime warfare. These drills were designed to strengthen coordination in maritime security operations and improve the overall readiness and operational integration of both navies. ITS ANTONIO MARCEGLIA’s visit followsRead More
Reserved seats case: Politicians defied SC orders in past, notes Justice Mandokhail
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20: Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said on Friday there had been instances when politicians did not implement the top court’s ruling. The SC judge made these remarks during the hearing of reserved seat case wherein Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja cited the Asghar Khan case. Raja said he was present in the same court when, on the one hand, there was former chief of army staff Mirza Aslam Beg and on the other former chief of the air force Asghar Khan.Read More
Pakistan stuns France to reach Nations Cup Hockey Final
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 take a 3-2 lead. Sufiyan Khan and Rana Waheed were instrumental in the turnaround, showcasing brilliant attacking play. France managed to equalize late in the game, forcing the match intoRead More
Experts call for leveraging renewed int’l interest in the Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 /DNA/ – At a discussion jointly organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), and the Policy East (PE), on ‘The Pursuit of Truth: Competing Narratives in post-Pahalgam’, Amb Masood Khalid, stated that the recent exchange of strikes between Pakistan and India has renewed international attention on longstanding regional disputes. He emphasized that Pakistan should capitalize on this renewed interest, especially from the US, to resolve the Kashmir dispute. He also acknowledged the media’s role, stating that Pakistan’s strategic communication had effectively dismantled India’s narrative and exposedRead More