Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Chairperson NCSW condemns acid attack on Dr. Mah Noor
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9: Chairperson, National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), Noureen Bano Lehri, has strongly condemned the horrific acid attack on Dr. Mah Noor, describing it as a barbaric and cowardly act of violence that has no place in a civilized society. Expressing deep concern over the incident, Lehri stated that the attack was not only a grave violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights but also a stark reminder of the threats and violence that women continue to face across the country. “NCSW stands in complete solidarityRead More
Qazi Ali Raza inspects police preparedness across Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Qazi Ali Raza visited various security points in the federal capital and reviewed arrangements put in place to ensure protection of citizens and maintenance of law and order. SSP Qazi Ali Raza reviews security arrangements across capital An official told APP on Tuesday that the SSP Operations inspected security measures at different locations and assessed the preparedness of police personnel deployed on duty. SSP Qazi Ali Raza reviews security arrangements across capital Qazi issued directions to officers to remainRead More
Italian ambassador bids farewell to Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin paid a farewell call on DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. DPM/FM congratulated her on a successful tenure and appreciated her efforts to strengthen Pakistan–Italy relations. He noted growing cooperation in trade, investment, education, and labour mobility, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further elevate bilateral ties. Ambassador Armellin thanked DPM/FM for the support extended during her stay in Pakistan and appreciated the progress in bilateral relations. DPM/FM wished the Ambassador well for her future endeavours.=DNA ===============
Marriott, Malik hold talks on climate deal execution
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Green Compact, a £35 million bilateral climate cooperation framework aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s resilience to climate change. According to an official statement, the meeting reviewed progress under the initiative and discussed its future direction. The British high commissioner presented the Green Compact Action Plan and briefed the minister on its priorities and proposed areas of cooperation. Dr Malik saidRead More
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the global football spectacle, including refusing to issue visas for some of its support staff, as the two countries remain at war after the US and Israel attacked the country in late February. “With less than three daysRead More
How Ukraine and Iran Rewrote the Rules of War
Qamar Bashir History is often written by great powers. Yet occasionally, history takes a different course and is rewritten by nations that refuse to surrender. The wars in Ukraine and Iran may ultimately be remembered as such moments. Though different in geography, culture and circumstances, both conflicts delivered the same strategic lesson: overwhelming military strength, economic dominance and technological superiority no longer guaranteed military and political victory. For decades, the international system operated on an assumption that major powers could ultimately impose their will upon smaller states. The experiences ofRead More