Friday, June 27th, 2025
The Fallout at Fordow: Conflicting Narratives
By Qamar Bashir The aftermath of the U.S. airstrike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear research facility has plunged the global media into a storm of speculation, contradiction, and geopolitical reckoning. The strike, executed by stealth B-2 bombers, was intended as a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear program. However, the effects remain murky. While the United States claimed the site was “completely obliterated,” setting Iran’s program back by “several years,” Iran downplayed the damage, admitting to a temporary disruption of “a few months” but insisting that its nuclear scientists, engineers, and infrastructureRead More
Pakistan, Uzbekistan aim for $2 billion trade in new push
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, an 18-member high-level delegation of Uzbek businessmen led by Mr. Bakhrom Yusupov, Commercial Attaché, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday. The visit was organized in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and featured focused B2B meetings aimed at boosting trade and industrial linkages between the two countries. The Uzbek delegation included notable figures such as Tukhtaev Akobirjon Khakimovich, Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Chamber of CommerceRead More
Islamic scholars challenge western legal frameworks on child marriage
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – Sustainable solutions to child marriage require more than the enforcement of punitive laws. They demand a holistic approach to nurtures moral development, encourage inclusive discourse, and fosters societal responsibility. A comprehensive strategy, grounded in public awareness, education, family support, and community dialogue, is crucial to addressing the root causes of early marriage. Only through collective efforts that combine legal safeguards with cultural sensitivity and ethical upbringing can meaningful and long-term social progress be achieved. This was discussed during a session titled, “ICT Child Marriage RestraintRead More
Finance Minister stresses focused reforms, strengthened governance
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the governance, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability of key public sector entities. Chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) today, the Finance Minister stressed the importance of aligning business plans with national priorities and addressing operational challenges in a timely and coordinated manner. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Minister for Science and TechnologyRead More
ECC Approves TSGs for Various Projects, Natural Gas Pricing Structure for FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by several key federal ministers, including Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, and senior officials from various ministries and divisions were also present. During the meeting, the ECC reviewed and approved several Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) toRead More
Japan donates 92 books to Pakistan’s NUTECH to boost ties
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation, has donated a collection of 92 books on Japan to the National University of Technology (NUTECH) Islamabad as a part of the “Read Japan Project” aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Japan’s rich culture, politics and economics through books. AKAMATSU Shuichi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on behalf of the Nippon Foundation, presented the books to Rector NUTECH, Lt. General (Retd) Mr. Moazzam Ejaz at a ceremony held on Friday June27Read More