Monday, July 7th, 2025
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan submit joint bid to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have jointly submitted a bid to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Tashkent, JUL 7 /DNA/ – According to the Uzbekistan Football Association, FIFA has officially begun reviewing bids for the hosting rights of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027. Taking into account the recent football reforms, infrastructure development, and growing international reputation of Turkic-speaking nations, the football associations of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have submitted a joint candidacy, expressing strong confidence in their ability to stage the tournament at the highest level. Today, alongside Azerbaijan, UzbekistanRead More
COAS Munir dismisses India’s claim of Chinese war involvement
RAWALPINDI, JUL 7 /DNA/ – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has dismissed India’s claim of Chinese assistance to Pakistan during the recent armed conflict between Islamabad and New Delhi as a “shoddy attempt at playing camp politics”. “Naming other states as participants in the purely bilateral military conflagration is also a shoddy attempt at playing camp politics and desperately trying that India remains the beneficiary of larger geopolitical contestation as the so-called net security provider in a region,” COAS Munir said while addressing the graduating officersRead More
‘Rs40bn corruption’ revealed at NICVD
Two-member committee formed to probe audit report within 15 days Monitoring Desk KARACHI: A major financial irregularity worth Rs40 billion has been unearthed at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Karachi, according to the audit report of the Sindh Directorate General of Audit for the fiscal year 2023–24. The report revealed alleged corruption at the prominent cardiac institute, prompting Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho to take immediate notice, . In response, she has ordered a formal inquiry and constituted a two-member committee to investigate the matter. According to theRead More
How Muslims Can Dismantle Israel’s War Machine
By Qamar Bashir The Israel-Iran conflict has revealed a truth the Muslim world can no longer afford to ignore: Israel is not invincible. Without the shield of the United States, it is not the iron fortress it pretends to be—it is fragile, overstretched, and deeply dependent. But once wrapped in the diplomatic, military, and political embrace of Washington, Israel becomes a force few dare to challenge. It is not superior military strategy or moral high ground that sustains Israeli power—it is American sponsorship, bought and secured through decades of strategicRead More
The Sound of Silence
Amina A Ghafoor I recently attended a professional development event that brought together a diverse group of attendeesmen and women from various industries and backgrounds. At first glance, the gathering appeared to reflect progress: inclusion, diversity, and collaboration. However, what unfolded during the session left me disheartened and frustrated. It served as a reminder that while there is a visible respect for women in professional spaces, true inclusivity especially in practice still has a long way to go. Unfortunately, the session was poorly planned. Although women were present in theRead More
IPS, ICRC host workshop on humanitarian journalism in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 /DNA/ – Journalists play a critical role during emergencies, serving as both the eyes and ears of the public and the government. In times of natural disasters or violent conflicts, the dissemination of accurate and timely information can be life-saving. Journalists help guide humanitarian efforts, identify urgent needs, and monitor irregularities. To avoid misinformation during periods of chaos and uncertainty, it is essential for reporters and analysts to have a deep understanding of emergency dynamics. These points were emphasized during a two-day regional workshop for editors ofRead More