Monday, June 8th, 2026
D-8 Chief Urges Global Cooperation on Energy Efficiency
ISLAMABAD, JUN 8 /DNA/ – D-8 Secretary-General Calls for Enhanced Global Cooperation on Energy Efficiency and Resource Management at Zero Waste Forum 2026 H.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), participated as a Keynote Speaker in the High-Level Ministerial Session on Energy — titled “Energy Efficiency and Resource Management for a Sustainable Future” — jointly organized by the Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and the Zero Waste Foundation. The Dialogue was chaired by H.E. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources,Read More
Pakistan urges UK to caution diaspora, MPs over support for banned outfits in AJK
ISLAMABAD, JUN 8: Islamabad on Monday urged the United Kingdom to caution its members of parliament (MPs) and the Pakistani diaspora in the Britain to refrain from backing banned groups in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, saying their statements on the region reflected “disregard for the historical background” of the issue. In a statement, the Foreign Office took exception to remarks made by members of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK and queries raised by certain British MPs. “We have noted with concern the irresponsible and ill-informed insinuations made by certainRead More
Pakistan, Uzbekistan to boost film and media cooperation
DNA ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev to discuss strengthening collaboration in the fields of film production, media, and cultural exchange. During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for joint projects, including short films, documentaries, and drama series. Minister Tarar emphasized the importance of involving experienced production houses and highlighted that large-scale projects could be advanced through joint funding initiatives. The Uzbek ambassador praised Pakistan’s role in promoting peace in the region, particularly through the Islamabad Peace Talks. Minister Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitmentRead More
Experts from Multiple Countries Speak with One Voice: The Tokyo Trial Was a Just Trial
Recently, an international symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial was held in Shanghai and Nanjing. Distinguished scholars in history, law, and international relations, as well as former government officials from various countries, gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on the historical significance and contemporary lessons of the Tokyo Trial, while jointly safeguarding historical truth. In May 2026, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders jointly hosted an international symposium in Shanghai marking theRead More
Iran blames US for latest exchanges of fire with Israel
TEHRAN, JUN 8: Overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel will only worsen an already “chaotic diplomatic process” with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran was exchanging messages with Washington in an atmosphere of “extreme suspicion.” Baghaei said Israel’s actions in Lebanon, whether carried out with US knowledge and consent or not, were aimed at sabotaging diplomacy. He said Washington, as a party to the April 8 ceasefire, bore direct responsibility for any violations, including attacks attributed to Israel, andRead More
Punjab seeks deployment of 137 Army, Rangers companies for Muharram security
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has written to the Ministry of Interior seeking the deployment of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers personnel across the province for security arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram. According to a Punjab Home Department spokesperson, the request was made following a recommendation from Punjab Police for additional security assistance during Muharram. The department has sought the services of 137 companies in 39 districts of Punjab to help maintain law and order and strengthen security arrangements during the religious month. According to the spokesperson, the provincial government has requestedRead More