Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
US envoy falls in love with Pakistani chai, hospitality and wedding traditions
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16: US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A Baker has shared her favourite aspects of life in Pakistan, praising the country’s hospitality, cuisine, cricket culture and vibrant wedding traditions, saying Pakistanis make visitors feel “like family”. In an interview posted on the US Embassy Islamabad’s Instagram account, Baker said she enjoys spending her free time with friends and travelling to different parts of Pakistan to explore new places and experiences. The American diplomat also revealed that she has developed a strong interest in cricket since arriving in Pakistan, although sheRead More
Independents join Aleem Khan’s IPP
Staff Report GILGIT: At least four independent winners from Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections on Tuesday joined Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, announcing the decision during a meeting with Federal Minister for Communications and IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan. The newly-joined members include Anwar Ali from GBA-23 Ghanche-2, Asad Shafiq from GBA-24 Ghanche-3, Muhammad Dilpazeer from GBA-15 Diamer-1, and Aman Ali from GBA-21 Ghizer-3. Speaking on the occasion, Dilpazeer said that the four candidates formed a group and joined the IPP, adding that they were also in contact with other independent candidates as well asRead More
‘Peace, stability’ CDF sole interest in US-Iran deal
Security officials warn some elements still seeking to spoil US-Iran peace deal Staff Report/DNA ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Asim Munir’s sole interest in a US-Iran deal was achieving “peace and stability” in the region, sources cited top security officials as saying on Tuesday, emphasising Pakistan was not interested in “headline diplomacy”. Islamabad achieved a historic diplomatic victory on Monday when US President Donald Trump announced that Washington has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Pakistan has been acting as a keyRead More
Portuguese National Day celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – The National Day of the Portuguese Republic was commemorated with great fervor and diplomatic warmth at a ceremony held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel here on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Ch. Salik Hussain, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The event was also attended by a distinguished array of government dignitaries, including Ministers Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, and Barrister Aqeel, alongside Governor Sindh Nehal Hashmi. The diplomatic corps was well-represented at the celebration, with the Ambassador of the EuropeanRead More
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air wins approval to operate US flights
RIYADH, JUN 16: Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air won the right to operate flights to and from the United States, the US Transportation Department said in an order Tuesday. The airline launched its first London flight on its new Boeing fleet last week. Launched in 2023, Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s second national airline after Saudia and is owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund. USDOT said “the grant of this authority is consistent with the public interest.”
Govt pursuing efforts for release of 10 Pak hostages in Somalia
ISLAMABAD, 16 JUN (DNA) — Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that the government is actively working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of 10 Pakistani citizens being held hostage in Somalia. Responding to a point raised by PPP lawmaker Abdul Qadir Patel during the House proceedings, the minister said the government took immediate notice of the matter as soon as it was brought before Parliament. The minister informed House that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had alreadyRead More