Thursday, June 26th, 2025
PMYP–Lahore Qalandars Cricket Talent Hunt Trials Kick Off from Today
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) is launching its highly anticipated cricket talent hunt trials from today (Friday), marking a significant step in identifying and nurturing young cricketing talent across the country. According to Director Sports of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Javed Ali Memon, in the first phase the three-day trials will be held at the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) cricket ground in Quetta. This initiative, aimed at providing a remarkable opportunity for the youth of Balochistan, is beingRead More
Ministry of Climate Change agrees to PKR 10 Billion Green Financing Deal with NCGCL to Boost Green Entrepreneurship
ISLAMABAD: JUN 26 (DNA):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, held a high-level meeting with Mr. Ammar Habib, CEO of National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGCL), to finalize a major financial collaboration aimed at supporting green development across Pakistan. NCGCL, which has recently been awarded AAA rating by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), agreed to support green financing up to PKR 10 billion through a structured guarantees program. Under the arrangement, NCGCL will evaluate projects to prospectively add a guarantee cover for both convertible bonds,Read More
Cabinet members, MNAs call on PM Shehbaz Sharif, assure him of full support in budget approval
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP/dna):Different federal cabinet members and Members of the National Assembly from various constituencies on Thursday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and congratulated him for presenting a pro-people budget in the National Assembly. In a meeting, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry along with MNA Raja Khurram Shehzad Nawaz and MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan called on the prime minister to congratulate him on presenting a pro-people budget and assured him of their full support for its approval. Progress of the ongoing projects in Islamabad came underRead More
Mohsin Naqvi Chairs a High-Level Meeting on Muharram Security
ISLAMABAD: JUNE 26 (DNA):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a High-Level meeting on Nationwide Muharram Security Plan at Ministry of Interior. During the meeting, security plan for all provinces, including Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad was reviewed in detail. It was decided in the meeting to launch a crackdown against elements spreading religious hatred on social media during Muharram and strict legal action will be taken against them. Moreover, it was decided to send clear recommendations to PEMRA to curb hate content on electronic and social media. Furthermore, it wasRead More
Pakistan Girls Empowerment Forum June 2025 organised
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters organized “Pakistan Girls Empowerment Forum- Pathway to Leadership” from 21st to 26th June 2025. 110 Guides and their Leaders from AJK, Baluchistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad Capital Territory participated. The event was organized in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan. Pakistan Girl Guides Association has recently launched 4 new badge curricula regarding Nutrition, Environment & Climate Change, Leadership, and Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. During the event, Girls experienced activities of these 4 badges and will cascade these to at leastRead More
Pakistan Hockey must seize the Pro League opportunity
The recent invitation extended to Pakistan’s national hockey team to participate in the prestigious FIH Pro League 2026-27 season is a golden opportunity that must not be squandered. Pakistan secured this chance after New Zealand, the winners of the Nations Cup, declined due to financial constraints, leaving the door open for the runners-up, Pakistan. However, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has expressed concerns over the lack of financial resources to accept the invitation, with a deadline to respond looming tomorrow. This situation demands immediate intervention from the government and corporateRead More