Monday, June 8th, 2026
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
New book sparks debate on full-reserve banking as solution to debt, inflation, and inequality
ISLAMABAD, JUN 8 /DNA/ – With debt servicing consuming about Rs8.2 trillion – nearly 47 percent of Pakistan’s federal expenditure – a newly launched book confronts a contested but urgent question: should commercial banks be allowed to create money through lending? Launched by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) in collaboration with PRIZE (Policy Research Initiative for Zakat-Based, Interest-Free Economy), “Breaking the Trap of Debt, Inflation, Interest and Poverty” is authored by Qanit Khalilullah and Sohaib Umar, both chartered accountants with extensive experience in Pakistan’s financial sector. Speaking at theRead More
UK-backed Climate Finance Accelerator supports 11 climate businesses in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 8: /DNA/ – Eleven Pakistani businesses have been selected for the 2026 cohort of Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan, a UK-funded programme helping climate-focused businesses access investment and scale solutions that support Pakistan’s low-carbon transition. The programme has supported more than 230 projects globally, unlocking over US$500 million in investment to date, including up to US$40 million in Pakistan. The businesses were selected for their potential to deliver climate impact while supporting Pakistan’s low-carbon transition across energy, transport, waste and circular economy, agriculture, buildings and construction, and financialRead More
Chandra W. Sukotjo: Indonesia-Pakistan partnership set to further expand
BY: ANSAR MEHMOOD BHATTI Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, H.E. Chandra W. Sukotjo, gave an exclusive interview to Daily Islamabad POST/Centreline and the Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). During the conversation, the Ambassador discussed a wide range of issues spanning both bilateral and multilateral relations. The following is the text of the interview. Well, the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Pakistan have reached a solid age. Last year, we proudly celebrated the 75years of diplomatic relations between the two brotherly countries. The main theme of the celebration was, “Enduring Friendship andRead More