Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Historic Pakistan-Kazakhstan Boxing Partnership Begins in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – Pakistan boxing received a major boost as a landmark Pakistan-Kazakhstan collaboration officially commenced with the arrival of two elite Kazakh boxing coaches arrived in Islamabad to conduct a comprehensive coaching and athlete development clinic at the Dostyq Sports Centre, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. The initiative marks the practical implementation of a strategic partnership between Pakistan and Kazakhstan aimed at reviving and strengthening Pakistan’s boxing landscape through world-class training, knowledge exchange, and youth development programmes. Talking to the media, President Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) Lt. Col.Read More
Malaysia’s High Commissioner praises Pak role in regional peace
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, Dato Azhar bin Mazlan, has lauded Pakistan’s leadership for its constructive role in defusing tensions between the United States and Iran. He stated that Pakistan’s efforts have been instrumental in ensuring peace not only in the region but also beyond. Speaking at a luncheon hosted for media representatives and friends of Malaysia, Dato Azhar read out a message from his government commending Pakistan’s contribution to regional stability. He emphasized that the Pakistani leadership deserves recognition for its diplomaticRead More
Twin-cities sports journalists association election on June 20
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 16: RAWALPINDI-ISLAMABAD SPORTS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (RISJA) Election Committee 2026–27 ELECTION SCHEDULE The Election Committee of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) hereby announces the following schedule for the RISJA Elections 2026–27: Activity Date Display of Voters List 16 June 2026 Submission of Objections on Voters List 17 June 2026 Submission of Nomination Papers 18–19 June 2026 Display of List of Contesting Candidates 19 June 2026 Submission of Objections on Nomination Paper 19 June 2026 Display of Final List of Candidates 19 June 2026 Polling Day 20 June 2026 Polling Time 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM AnnouncementRead More
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
India has temporarily blocked the Telegram app over concerns it may be used for cheating, days before a crucial medical entrance exam is set to be reheld. Millions of students will retake the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG) on 21 June after the exam held in May was cancelled over allegations of a paper leak. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the exam, welcomed the move, saying that it was taken in response to the “organised use of the platform [Telegram] by cheating rackets to defraud candidates”.Read More
Embassy of Romania awards certificates to students of the Opera Singing Courses
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organized an official award ceremony honoring the students of the Opera Singing Courses conducted at the PNCA. The ceremony took place at the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The event was attended by Dan Stoenescu, Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan; Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă; Zaildar Shah, Chairman of Pakistan-Romania Friendship Association, Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Director General of PNCA; Ghulam Muhammad, Incharge of MusicRead More
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
Eight people, including two Boeing employees, have been killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California. The incident occurred at 11:20 local time (19:20 GMT) on Monday while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission. The crash sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles. “Today, Edwards Air Force Base experienced a terrible tragedy, and we lost eight great Americans,” Col James Hayes said, describing them as aRead More