Friday, June 12th, 2026
ECC clears multiple grants in Islamabad meeting
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12 /DNA/ – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The ECC approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research for provision of an additional 50,000 metric tons of PASSCO wheat to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the rate of Rs. 4,150 per 40 kilograms. The allocation would facilitate the province in meeting its wheat requirements. The Committee also approved aRead More
Final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed upon, PM Shehbaz announces
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12: The text for a peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached, and Pakistan is now working with both sides to finalize the next steps, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in a post on X/Twitter on Friday. The prime minister claimed that an “incessant misinformation campaign” attempted to sabotage the peace deal between the two countries. With intense mediation efforts by Pakistan, however, “Peace has never been this close as it is now,” he said. Defense Minister urges US to ensure deal prevents IranRead More
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Selecao’s drought meets Africa’s revolution as Brazil takes on Morocco
MEXICO, JUN 12: The road to the World Cup is built on promises. Some come from history, others from possibility. When Brazil and Morocco walk onto the pitch in East Rutherford, they bring both. One carries five stars and two decades of unfulfilled expectations, while the other arrives as the standard-bearer of African football’s most ambitious generation. Their meeting is shaped as much by what came before as by what lies ahead. Brazil has entrusted Italian Carlo Ancelotti with ending a title drought once unthinkable for the most successful nationRead More
Atta Tarar highlights African continent’s economic potential
He stressed that Pakistan’s outreach is not limited to economic cooperation but also extends to fostering people-to-people connections and mutual understanding Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, speaking at a ceremony marking Africa Day, underscored Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with African nations. He emphasized that Pakistan attaches great value to its relations with Africa, describing the continent as an emerging economic powerhouse with immense potential for growth and collaboration. Tarar noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had issued special instructions to intensify focus on Africa, a directiveRead More
Govt presents Rs18.8tr FY27 budget, targets 4% growth amid Mideast tensions
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented a budget with a total outlay of Rs18,771 billion as the federal government tries to balance a fragile economic situation due to an energy crisis amid the Middle East tensions. Presenting his term’s third budget in the National Assembly, the finance minister noted: “This budget is being presented at a time when Pakistan has achieved the status in the eyes of its people and the world as a country whose voice is listened to, and whose friendship is desired.” FinMinRead More
Mohsin Naqvi visits injured security personnel at CMH Peshawar
ISLAMABAD, 12 JUN (DNA) — Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Peshawar on Friday to inquire about the well-being of injured personnel from the Pakistan Army and the Federal Constabulary, commending their courage and dedication in the line of duty. During the visit, Naqvi met each injured officer and soldier individually, expressing concern for their recovery and offering words of encouragement. He praised the wounded personnel for their unwavering commitment and professionalism, saying their sacrifices reflected the highest traditions of service to the nation. The interiorRead More