Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Minister recognizes Uzbekistan’s Potential in various sectors
Ambassador Tukhtaev highlighted the deep-rooted cultural, religious, and historical ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, and underscored Uzbekistan’s expertise in areas critical to urban development ISLAMBAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada today at the Ministry of Housing and Works in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides engaged in constructive dialogue to explore potential avenues for collaboration in housing, communal development, and sustainable urban growth. Minister Pirzada welcomed the Ambassador andRead More
Pak urges Afghanistan not to become terrorists’ safe haven
Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains a serious threat to its neighbours, particularly Pakistan,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said in an address UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (DNA): A senior Pakistani diplomat has told the UN Security Council that the 6,000-strong Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the largest UN-designated terrorist group operating from Afghan soil, posed a direct threat to Pakistan’s national security. “Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains a serious threat to its neighbours, particularly Pakistan,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN,Read More
Kh. Asif heaps condemnation on US, Israel for attacking Iran
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Defense Minister, criticizing the Western world’s double standard towards the Islamic Republic of Iran and stating that the International Atomic Energy Agency’s performance is tainted with hypocrisy and selective approach, said: “Unlike Iran, the Westerners have destroyed the opportunity for diplomacy and are the cause of the beginning of the aggressions of the Zionist regime and the United States.” In an exclusive interview with IRNA Khawaja Muhammad Asif condemned the Zionist regime’s terrorist attacks and the US’s aggressive crime against Iran’s nuclear facilities, and considered theseRead More
Trump Hailed as Peacemaker for Iran–Israel Ceasefire Deal
By Qamar Bashir In a stunning turn of events, President Donald J. Trump announced the official end of the “12-Day War” between Iran and Israel. The phased ceasefire, declared on Truth Social on June 23, 2025, would see Iran begin de-escalation, followed by Israel, culminating in what Trump called the “Official END” of the war. Behind this terse announcement lay one of the most revealing and consequential geopolitical clashes of recent history. The war, ignited by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and escalated by U.S. intervention, has exposed notRead More
Chairman HEC Vows to Strengthen Academic Ties with Islamic World
Islamabad/Rabat, June 24, 2025: Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed has underlined Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen academic collaboration across the Islamic world. Chairman HEC was delivering his keynote address at the opening session of the 6th Vice Chancellors’ Forum, held at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Morocco. The Forum, co-organized by HEC Pakistan and ICESCO, brought together rectors, presidents, and vice chancellors from across OIC countries to deliberate on pressing educational themes including sustainability, research impact, climate resilience, and future-ready universities. Speaking to an audience of higher educationRead More
UK partnership brings new 250-bed Islamabad hospital closer to opening
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – The first NHS Trust partnership with a Pakistani hospital will focus on sharing clinical best practices and staff development. London’s Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will provide specialist knowledge and advice on hospital planning, staffing and training to Novacare. In turn, affiliate fees from services will be reinvested back into Imperial’s NHS services. The hospital is designed to offer comprehensive care across 28 clinical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, and maternal health. It is set to open in 2026 and will feature advanced infrastructureRead More