Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Iran denies agreeing to hand over enriched Uranium stockpile
TEHRAN, 24 MAY (DNA) — Iran has not agreed to hand over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite reports suggesting progress in negotiations with the United States, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Sunday. According to the source, Tehran’s nuclear programme was not included in the preliminary understanding currently being discussed between Iran and the United States. The official said issues related to uranium enrichment and stockpiles would be addressed in future negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement. “The nuclear issue will be addressed in negotiations for a final agreement andRead More
Mohsin Naqvi, Sarfraz Bugti vow to bring Quetta blast terrorists to justice
QUETTA, MAY 24 /DNA/ – A special meeting was held in Quetta under the chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. During the meeting, the IG Balochistan Police presented the preliminary report regarding the explosion near Quetta’s Chaman Phatak. The participants strongly condemned the cowardly attack on innocent civilians and expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the federal government stands shoulder to shoulder with the Balochistan government in this hour ofRead More
Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran’s IRGC
MANAMA, MAY 24: A Bahraini court sentenced nine defendants to life in prison and two others to three years in jail for collaborating with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out what it described as “hostile and terrorist acts” against Bahrain, the state news agency reported on Sunday. The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said. Bahrain’s interior ministry said on May 9 that it had arrested 41 people it said were linked to the IRGC. The ministry saidRead More
Islamic regime ‘will not abandon’ Hezbollah, Araghchi promises in message to Qassem
TEHRAN: The Islamic Republic will continue funding and supporting its network of proxies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi promised in a message sent to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, the regime official confirmed on Telegram. Naming Hezbollah explicitly, Araghchi promised the regime “will not abandon support for movements seeking rights and freedom until the very last moment.” He added that a ceasefire in Lebanon was a key term in any potential ceasefire deal with Washington, though the war against Hezbollah is being fought by Israel and not the US. Maj. (res.)Read More
Eid atmosphere shines with joy
ISLAMABAD, 24 MAY (DNA) — As Eid-ul-Adha approaches, a vibrant wave of festive spirit spreads across the country, with streets, markets and neighborhoods buzzing with activity, while children are seen joyfully caring for sacrificial animals, adding warmth, color and celebration to the atmosphere everywhere. Social media videos and electronic media reports show children holding sacrificial animals, roaming around even in the heat and eagerly taking part in decorating and feeding them. Across cities, this creates a lively and energetic atmosphere, where their excitement, care and involvement bring a strong sense ofRead More
Zafar Bakhtawri fetes Uzbek scholars
ISLAMABAD, 24 MAY (DNA) — Under the auspices of the Pakistan Cultural Forum, renowned literary, cultural, social, and business personality Zafar Bakhtawari hosted a dinner at his residence in honor of distinguished Uzbek scholars and writers Professor Tash Mirza and Professor Mukhaya Abdul Rahman. A large number of eminent personalities from literary, academic, diplomatic, cultural, and social circles attended the gathering, including Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Professor Dr. Saleem Mazhar, Professor Dr. Najeeba Arif, Professor Qaisra Alvi, Adil Mirza, Farman Ali, Tahir Farooq, Naeem Khan, Shahbaz Chohan, and other distinguished guests. AddressingRead More