Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Ageing defending champs once again look up to Messi for magic
MEXICO CITY, JUN 10: Argentina begins in Group J and will be confronted with the burden of expectations as it attempts to piece together a strong World Cup defence. Brazil was the last nation to triumph in consecutive editions, in 1958 and 1962, and La Albiceleste have a shot at emulating the feat after 64 years, given their canter through the Copa America and South American World Cup qualification. However, despite the presence of big names, an ageing unit casts a pall over the side’s title challenge. Head coach LionelRead More
We see Russia as an important pillar for regional peace: President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 /DNA/ – In a significant diplomatic gesture, President Asif Ali Zardari attended the Kremlin’s flagship National Day celebrations in Islamabad as the Chief Guest, declaring that Pakistan places immense value on its evolving partnership with the Russian Federation. Addressing a high-level gathering that included senior Russian officials and foreign dignitaries, President Zardari underscored the deepening strategic cooperation between the two nations. “Pakistan treasures its ties with Russia,” he said. “Our relationship is not merely transactional but is built on mutual respect, regional stability, and a shared visionRead More
Quaid-i-Azam University and IIRIS Host Successful Launch of Renaissance Africa: A Continent’s Rise, A World of Opportunity
DNA Islamabad, 10 Jun: The Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, in collaboration with the International Institute for Regional and International Studies (IIRIS), successfully organized the launch and discussion of the book Renaissance Africa: A Continent’s Rise, A World of Opportunity, authored by Ambassador Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Dr. Shahbaz Ali Malik. The event brought together diplomats, academics, policymakers, business leaders, researchers, students, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss Africa’s growing role in the global political and economic landscape and explore opportunities for enhancedRead More
Two-Day Int’l exhibition, seminar on herbal medicines concludes
ISLAMABAD, 10 JUN (DNA) — The two-day International Exhibition and Seminar on Herbal Medicines Research, Processing and Drug Development concluded at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. The event was organized by the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (COMSTECH) in collaboration with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). The exhibition and seminar aimed to bring together regulators, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, industry representatives, scientists, pharmacists and students to discuss emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, research opportunities and future directions for the herbal, Unani, homeopathic and traditional medicineRead More
$4.5 billion hub refinery project to strengthen energy security
ISLAMABAD, 10 JUN (DNA) — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with a delegation of SPEC Refinery Pvt Ltd, led by its Chairman, Mr. Zafar Sheikh, to discuss the development of Pakistan’s first Deep Conversion Greenfield Refinery Project planned at Hub, Balochistan. The delegation briefed the Minister on the project’s progress and highlighted its strategic importance in strengthening Pakistan’s energy security, reducing reliance on imported refined petroleum products, and promoting industrial development, said a release issued here on Wednesday. The proposed refinery will employ advanced deep conversionRead More
The Philippines and Pakistan: An Emerging Commercial Partnership with Room to Grow
For Pakistani business leaders looking toward Southeast Asia, the Philippines offers a promising and welcoming market. It is a large, English-speaking, consumption-driven economy with more than 110 million people, a young and skilled workforce, a strong services sector, and expanding opportunities in trade, tourism, education, digital services, infrastructure, halal industries, and consumer markets. For the Philippines, Pakistan is likewise an important and valued economic partner. It is one of South Asia’s major markets, with long-established strengths in rice, textiles, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, sports goods, agriculture, information technology, logistics, and entrepreneurship.Read More