Monday, June 30th, 2025
Pak slams India’s ‘water terrorism’
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says Indian Prime Minister Modi’s political days are numbered Ansar M Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that India was attempting to weaponise water against Pakistan, vowing that Islamabad would not allow any infringement on its sovereignty or territorial integrity. Speaking at an event marking the 52nd anniversary of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Dar said India was trying to hold 240 million Pakistanis hostage through what he described as “water terrorism” — a reference to New Delhi’sRead More
Punjab govt discontinuation of health card; Azma denies
According to Khawja Salman Rafiq, the Punjab govt has decided to discontinue health card in the government hospitals of Punjab. While the Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said that no such decision has been made. In any case, the Punjab government’s decision to abolish the Sehat Sahulat (Health Card) Program would be nothing short of a betrayal of the poor and vulnerable. This program, launched by the previous PTI government, was a lifeline for millions of underprivileged families, providing them with free healthcare coverage of up to Rs. 1 millionRead More
Punjab govt decision to discontinue health card slammed
LAHORE, JUN 30 /DNA/ – The Punjab government’s recent decision to discontinue the Punjab Health Card scheme has sparked widespread criticism, with opposition parties and citizens condemning the move as “anti-people.” The initiative, which provided free healthcare services to millions, was hailed as a lifeline for the middle and lower-income groups, enabling them to access quality medical treatment without financial burden. Critics argue that scrapping the program will deprive thousands of families of essential healthcare services, forcing them to bear expensive medical costs. Many beneficiaries have expressed anger, stating thatRead More
AUKUS under Review
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer University of Okara AUKUS, a landmark security agreement valued at approximately £176 billion (US$239 billion; A$368 billion), entails the transfer of nuclear-powered submarine capabilities to Australia a significant development given that, aside from the United Kingdom, no other nation has previously been granted access to the United States’ nuclear propulsion technology. The arrangement is widely interpreted as a strategic countermeasure to the growing assertiveness of the People’s Republic of China in the Indo-Pacific region. Initially, the United States is expected to provide Australia with three second-handRead More
Iran appreciates Pakistan’s unwavering support amid conflict
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (DNA): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Raza Amiri Moghaddam, on Monday commended Pakistan’s proactive and unwavering support for Iran during the recent escalation in the region. Speaking to a private news channel, the envoy said Pakistan played the most prominent role among all the brotherly nations, and the Iranian people deeply respect and value this support. He said, “Pakistan’s government, people, and media stood firmly with us. Pakistan extended full support at international forums including the UN Security Council and IAEA Board of Governors. The MinistryRead More
Pakistani Students Earn Global Acclaim at 2025 APAC Solution Challenge
MANILA, JUN 30 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan in Manila is proud to announce that a student team from Pakistan have achieved prestigious honors at the 2025 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Solution Challenge—a premier global tech competition supported by Google and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Out of more than 750 teams representing 12 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, Team GeoGemma from the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, was awarded the Best AI Use Award. The competition’s Top 10 finalists included teams from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, andRead More