Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Ambassador Kutschera turns lawn into fan zone for FIFA Football World Cup 2026
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 /DNA/ – The diplomatic community in Islamabad traded formal communiques for sporting camaraderie on evening, as Austrian Ambassador Wolfgang Oliver Kutschera hosted a high-energy live screening of the Argentina–Austria match at his official residence. The event, which drew a cross-section of Islamabad’s diplomatic corps and government officials, transformed the ambassador’s lawn into a lively fan zone, complete with a large screen and stadium-style refreshments. The gathering offered a rare, informal glimpse into the personal passions of the capital’s elite. Among the distinguished guests seen passionately following theRead More
Pakistan Navy, Coast Guards seize $215M drugs
KARACHI, JUN 22 /DNA/ – In a joint intelligence-based counter narcotics operation, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Coast Guards, in coordination with Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) confiscated 1500 Kgs of Hashish and 500 Kgs of Ice from Pishukan, near the coastline of Gwadar. The value of seized consignment is approximately USD 215 Million in the international market. The consignment was being transported via Arabian Sea to international destinations. The seized items have been handed over to Pakistan Coast Guards for further legal proceedings. The successful operation underscores effectiveness ofRead More
Ambassador Zaidong conveys DPM Dar China’s commendation for Pak’s successful de-escalation efforts
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received Ambassador of China, Jiang Zaidong who conveyed to him China’s commendation of Pakistan’s successful contribution to de-escalation and reaffirmed China’s steadfast support to Pakistan’s mediation role for durable peace and stability in the region. The DPM/FM shared the developments related to the high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. He also recalled his recent visit to Cairo, where he had participated in the R-4 Regional ForeignRead More
Tajik ambassador invites PAL Chairperson to Dushanbe Conference in 2026
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 /DNA/ – Yusuf Sharifzoda, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Pakistan, called on Prof. Dr. Najeeba Arif, Chairperson of the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL), at the Academy’s headquarters in Islamabad today. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Maruf Abdurahmon, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Tajikistan, and Dr. Bibi Ameena, Deputy Director of PAL. The high-level discussion centered on enhancing literary, historical, cultural, and academic cooperation between the two brotherly nations. Both sides explored new avenues for mutual collaboration and deliberated onRead More
US should have taken control of Strait of Hormuz, retired Israeli Brig.-Gen. says – interview
By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE “As a general, I must say I’m very, very surprised the US didn’t take over militarily the strait,” Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Amir Avivi told The Media Line, warning that the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding leaves dangerous uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s freedom of action, and the future of pressure on Tehran. I asked the general whether the strait was truly open or whether the memorandum itself showed that the waterway remained contested. For Avivi, the strategic waterway is one of the clearest testsRead More
KP rich in investment opportunities: Governor Kundi
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday said the province was endowed with vast natural resources, tourism potential, agriculture, minerals, hydropower, and oil and gas reserves, offering immense opportunities for local and foreign investors. He expressed these views during a meeting with a high-level delegation of the United Business Group (UBG), which called on him at his Islamabad residence. The delegation included Founder Group ICCI Chairman Tariq Sadiq, UBG Secretary General Zafar Bakhtawari, former Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, TalagangRead More