Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
First meeting of D-8 energy ministers adopts “Baku Declaration on Energy Cooperation”
BAKU, JUN 3 /DNA/ – The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) marked a significant milestone with the successful convening of the First Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of D-8 Member States in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on 1 June 2026. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan on the sidelines of Baku Energy Week, the Ministerial Meeting brought together Ministers and senior representatives from D-8 Member Countries under the theme “Enhancing Cooperation in Sectors of Hydrocarbon, Energy Transition and Energy Connectivity.” Chaired by H.E. Parviz Shahbazov, MinisterRead More
Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
WASHINGTON, JUN 3: US President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Rubio, teaming up for a 2028 presidential run, would be unbeatable. Both men are seen as contenders for the 2028 Republican nomination, and Rubio’s recent turn at the White House podium drew praise from Republicans and even some Democrats who noted his smooth performance, which included quips and a 1990s hip-hop reference to describe Iran’s negotiating position. “I would think that JD and Marco asRead More
PHF launches nationwide School Hockey Uplift Plan to revive national game
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3: In a major initiative aimed at reviving the country’s national game, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), has launched a nationwide “School Hockey Uplift Plan” to promote hockey at the grassroots level. According to a PHF statement issued on Wednesday, the year-long programme envisages the provision of complete and modern hockey equipment to 1,000 schools across the country during its first phase. The initiative is being implemented on an urgent basis with financialRead More
Govt to present budget on June 10
Mehtab Pirzada ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 will be presented on June 10, as the government works to build consensus among allies on proposals. The finance minister said that the government’s discussions with coalition partners were positive, adding that another meeting was scheduled by the end of the ongoing week. He reiterated that the government must move forward in coordination with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), coalition partners and other stakeholders, while improving tax collection through enforcement and wideningRead More
Malaysia’s MTCP trains 850 Pakistanis, strengthens “Human Capital Development”: Malaysian envoy
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3: /DNA/ – Malaysia’s flagship Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) has played a significant role in developing human capital not only in Malaysia and ASEAN countries but across the globe, Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dato’ Mohammad Azhar bin Mazlan, said on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of alumni of the MTCP and Malaysian universities at the Malaysian Embassy in Islamabad, the envoy said that around 850 Pakistanis had completed various training programmes in Malaysia under the initiative, contributing to nation-building and human resource development. Malaysian High Commissioner saidRead More
Governor KP, Iranian envoy discuss regional peace, trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jun 03: Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam at the Governor House on Wednesday to discuss regional peace, bilateral relations, trade cooperation, and economic opportunities between Pakistan and Iran. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said an end to the Iran-US conflict and the establishment of lasting peace were essential for regional and global prosperity. He said Pakistan desired peace and was making efforts to promote stability in the region. He expressed the hope that Iran would emerge strongerRead More