Monday, July 14th, 2025
England win third Test thriller against India at Lord’s
LORD’S, JUL 14: England beat India by 22 runs to win a thrilling third Test at Lord’s on Monday as they went 2-1 up in a five-match series. India were on the brink of defeat at 147-9, still needing a further 46 runs to reach a victory target of 193, when last man Mohammed Siraj joined Ravindra Jadeja in the middle. Nevertheless, the pair batted on until after tea on the final day to give India hope of an improbable win. But with India in sight of just their fourthRead More
Zionist regime seeks to weaken Islamic world, says President Pezeshkian
TEHRAN, JUL 14 /DNA/ – President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that the Zionist regime seeks to weaken and sow division among Muslim nations. During a meeting with Federal Minister for Interior of Pakistan Mr. Mohsin Naqvi on Monday, President Dr. Pezeshkian emphasized that politicians and decision-makers across the Islamic world must recognize this sinister strategy of the Zionist regime and counter it by strengthening unity and solidarity among Muslim nations. Reiterating that the Zionist regime aims to undermine and fragment the Muslim community, the president stressed that leaders and policymakersRead More
CJP orders free legal aid for poor, urges reforms in backward districts
ISLAMABAD, JUL 14: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi chaired a high-level meeting at the Supreme Court Quetta Registry on Monday, emphasizing the need for strengthened institutional cooperation to improve the delivery of justice, especially in underdeveloped districts of the country. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Balochistan High Court, the Supreme Court Bar Association, and the Pakistan Bar Council. During the session, concerns were raised about the lack of judicial infrastructure in remote and underserved districts, which continues to hamper access to justice for vulnerableRead More
Pakistan, Iran pledge closer ties as Mohsin Naqvi visits Tehran
TEHRAN: Iranian Interior Minister Abbas Araghchi warmly welcomed Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Tehran on Monday. Araghchi called the visit a “positive step” towards stronger relations between the neighboring countries. Both leaders agreed to deepen cooperation on border security, regional stability, and pilgrim movement, aiming for long-term peace and partnership. In their high-level talks, the two ministers discussed key issues, including the ease of trade, safe and smooth pilgrim travel, and solutions to border management problems. Araghchi expressed hope that this visit would open a new chapter in bilateralRead More
UK, Pakistan agree new business advisory council at inaugural trade dialogue
Ministers from the UK and Pakistan have announced new measures to boost trade between the two countries, following the launch of the UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue. As part of the Dialogue, ministers announced the creation of a new UK-Pakistan Business Advisory Council bringing together senior business leaders and government officials to facilitate high value trade and investment. The Council will provide strategic advice on policy reform, offer a confidential forum for engagement, and help promote commercial opportunities by addressing market access challenges and sharing best practices. Today’s (14 July) meeting inRead More
PODA, THQ Murree host workshop against child marriage on World Population Day
MURREE, JUL 14 /DNA/ – In connection with World Population Day, Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA), in collaboration with the Family Health Clinic, THQ Murree, organized a workshop emphasizing the urgent need to end child marriage in order to empower youth to make informed decisions about their future, including when to start a family and how to determine family size. A significant number of Lady Health Supervisors, THQ staff, and Lady Health Workers affiliated with various Basic Health Units across the district attended the workshop. The session stressed theRead More