Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
PCB shortlists 30 cricketers for U19 skills assessment camp
LAHORE, JUL 3 (APP/DNA):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday shirtlisted 30 players to attend the third phase of the U19 Skills Assessment camp due to start on July 7 (Monday) in Multan. 20 young crickters have been selected from among the 65 platers who went through a comprehensive match-based assessment process conducted in two phases under the supervision of former captain Azhar Ali, Head of Youth Development. While 10 players have been picked from amongst those who had previously represented Pakistan U19 and are eligible to feature in ICCRead More
Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stresses global partnerships to protect marine ecosystems
ISLAMABAD: JULY 3 (DNA):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasized the critical need to build strong partnerships with global organizations to safeguard marine ecosystems and effectively address escalating environmental challenges along Pakistan’s coastline. He shared these views during a meeting with Mahmood Akhtar Cheema, Country Representative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), who called on him at his office. IUCN is a global organization working for nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The discussion focused on enhancing collaboration to conserve Pakistan’s marineRead More
Digital transaction system essential to ensure transparent economy: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stressed to implement the digital transaction system across the country saying it was vital to bring transparency to the economy. He was chairing a weekly meeting on cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s House. On the occasion, the prime minister emphasized the need to facilitate payments between citizens and businesses and to raise awareness about the use of digital systems. He instructed the committees formed for the cashless economy to work closely with all stakeholders to present doable recommendations.Read More
UNESCO re-elects Pakistan to Executive Council of Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (WAM/APP/DNA):Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the 2025–2027 term. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the election took place during the 33rd Session of the IOC General Assembly, held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The IOC of UNESCO fosters international cooperation in marine sciences to enhance the management of oceans, coasts, and marine resources. It also develops scientifically-based services for sustainable ocean economies and establishes effective earlyRead More
Petroleum products witness 7% hike in sales in FY25
KARACHI, JULY 3 (DNA): Reflecting growth in the petroleum sector, Pakistan witnessed a 7.0% year-on-year (YoY) growth in petroleum product sales during FY25, reaching 16.32 million tonnes, compared to 15.28 million tonnes in FY24, according to official data. During the fiscal year ended June 30, sales of motor gasoline (MS) and high-speed diesel (HSD) posted gains, while furnace oil (FO) sales declined. Volumetric sales for MS, HSD and FO stood at 7.6 million tonnes, 6.89 million tonnes and 0.81 million tonnes, respectively. Petroleum sales in June FY25 rose 8.0% YoYRead More

