Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Nations Cup Hockey: France outclass Korea to clinch 3rd position
France is ranked No 11 in the FIH world hockey rankings while South Korea ranks NO 13. DNAKUALALUMPUR: France has beaten Korea to earn the bronze medal in the Nations Cup hockey tournament played in Malaysia. The match ended in a draw with both teams scoring 3 goals each. France won the match on penalty shoot outs. Earlier, Wales defeated hosts Malaysia in a thriller by 2-1 in the Nations cup hockey tournament and grabbed 5th position.Japan defeated South Africa 2-1 in a tightly contested match on Saturday to claimRead More
Foreign Ministry says Pakistan accepted ceasefire, didn’t request it
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 /DNA/ – In response to media queries regarding claims in Indian media that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, said that Pakistan requested a ceasefire, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued the following statement: “We categorically reject claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire following the Indian aggression. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, has in his media interviews and statements, explained that Pakistan responded decisively to Indian aggression in exercise of its right to self-defence. Friendly states, including Saudi Arabia, and particularly the United States,Read More
Govt slashes tax rate to 1% for individuals earning up to Rs1.2m annually
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday announced a positive development for the salaried class revealing that the tax rate for those individuals earning up to Rs1.2 million a year will drop from 5% to 1%. “The salaried class bears the burden of inflation and also pays [due] taxes. The reduction in the income tax is already part of the proposed budget [for FY26]. On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has reduced tax on those earning from Rs600,000 to Rs1.2 million per year fromRead More
Pakistan, Russia strengthen energy ties
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 /DNA/ – A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with representatives of Gazprom, Russia’s leading oil and Gas Company, headed by Mr. Sergey Tumanov, General Director of Gazprom International. Mr. Ahmed Hayat Lak, MD/CEO Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) was also present in the meeting. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular emphasis on joint ventures and business development opportunities between OGDCL and Gazprom International. During the meeting, bothRead More
ICCI calls for Int’l standard vocational training to aid economy
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has emphasised the urgent need for globally accredited vocational and technical training programs to enhance Pakistan’s skilled workforce to increase its demand in international markets. Talking to a delegation of visiting business leaders at the Chamber House on Saturday, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi underlined the importance of aligning all vocational and technical training initiatives across the country with international standards. He said this alignment is vital for enhancing the global employability of Pakistan’s youth andRead More
Pakistan rejects Indian media claims of requesting ceasefire, credits US, KSA role
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP/DNA):Pakistan has dismissed the Indian media’s claims that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, stated Pakistan had requested a ceasefire following recent tensions with India. “We categorically reject claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire following the Indian aggression,” Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement issued late Friday. He said that Deputy Prime Dar, in his media interviews and statements, had explained that Pakistan responded decisively to Indian aggression in exercise of its right to self-defence. He explained that the friendly states, includingRead More