Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
‘Bully India’ using transnational killings, terror cells to supress Pakistan’s progress: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, JUL 9: Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has once again called out India for using terrorism to suppress Pakistan’s rise. The DG ISPR said that India is acting as a “bully” and using terror cells and carrying out transnational killings in Pakistan. “Who is the beneficiary […] by these acts of terrorism in Pakistan. It is India. The strategy of India is to keep Pakistan embroiled in the menace of terrorism so that Pakistan’s true potential is not realised,” theRead More
The long slow death of Norway’s wild salmon
Hegra, Norway, July 9 (AFP/APP):Waist-deep in a rain-swollen river, Christer Kristoffersen cast his line, landed it gently on the water, and caught … nothing. Norway’s iconic wild salmon is in dramatic decline, a victim of fish farming and climate change. “As a kid, in the early 1980s, there was so much fish in the river, you have no idea. It was packed with sea trout and salmon. We could catch 10-15 fish in one evening,” said the fly fishing enthusiast as he stood in the Stjordal river. Despite decades ofRead More
Pakistan, Türkiye pledge deeper economic, energy collaboration
ISLAMABAD, JUL 9 /DNA/ – On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister welcomed the visiting dignitaries and underscored the close and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. He appreciated the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation and stressedRead More
Can US President Donald Trump win Nobel Peace Prize?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the highest profile international award given to an individual or organisation deemed to have done the most to “advance fellowship between nations.” In his letter to the Nobel Committee, which he shared online, Netanyahu said Trump had “demonstrated steadfast and exceptional dedication to promoting peace, security and stability around the world.” Trump, who is trying to broker a ceasefire in the Middle East, has been nominated before. Pakistan said in June it would recommendRead More
Finance Minister Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Consultative Policy Framework in Meeting with PBC
ISLAMABAD, JULY 9 (DNA):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with a delegation of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), led by its outgoing CEO Ehsan Malik and the incoming CEO Javed Kureish, at the Finance Division. The Minister welcomed the transition in leadership at the PBC and extended his full support to the incoming team, reaffirming the government’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive and ongoing consultative process with key stakeholders in the business community. During the meeting, the Finance Minister appreciated the constructive roleRead More
Thailand Lights Up Lahore and Islamabad: Film and Water Festival Events Strengthen Thai–Pakistani Friendship Through Culture and Soft Power
ISLAMABAD & LAHORE, JULY 9 (DNA): The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad recently brought the sights, sounds, and spirit of Thailand to life in Pakistan through two major cultural events: the “Thai Movie Night” and the “Water Festival: Splashing for Happiness”, held in Islamabad and Lahore. These vibrant experiences not only delighted local audiences but also deepened cross-cultural understanding and promoted Thailand as an exciting, welcoming destination for Pakistani travelers. Cinematic Diplomacy: Thai Movie Night Bridges Cultures The Embassy hosted Thai Movie Night on 22-24 May 2025 at the PakistanRead More