Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Pakistan to save $3.2B through shift from imported coal to Thar coal
ISLAMABAD, 24 JUN (DNA) — Pakistan expects to save more than $3.2 billion over the next 26 years by converting the Jamshoro Unit-1 power plant from imported coal to locally mined Thar lignite, according to a feasibility study presented to the Ministry of Energy. The study found the project is technically feasible, economically beneficial and environmentally manageable, Gwadar Pro reported. As per an official statement, the conversion would generate an estimated $2.1 billion in foreign exchange savings by reducing reliance on imported fuel. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed KhanRead More
Iran claims deal to end Mideast war ‘declaration of US defeat’
TEHRAN, JUN 24: The deal between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war is “America’s declaration of defeat,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team, said on Wednesday. “The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation,” Ghalibaf said, referring to the text finalized through Pakistani mediation. “That is why, the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding became a declaration of America’s defeat,” he said, adding that security inRead More
Outstanding Hajj arrangements awards; a recognition of country’s strenuous efforts: PM
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, said the global recognition of Hajj 2026 arrangements achieved through the continuous efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, was a source of pride for the entire nation. During a meeting with the organizers of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and winners of private Hajj 2026, the prime minister observed that service, hard work and integrity were the qualities that made nations great. During a briefing, the prime minister was apprised that the government of KingdomRead More
D-8 Chief: Women indispensable to global peace, progress
ISTANBUL, JUN 24 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), Isiaka Abdulkadir Imam, issued a powerful statement today commemorating the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, lauding the “exceptional contributions” of female diplomats across the member states and calling for accelerated institutional support to ensure their full participation in global affairs. In a message released from the D-8 headquarters, the Secretary-General emphasized that in an era defined by “complex, multifaceted challenges,” nations cannot afford to exclude half of their talent pool. He noted that acrossRead More
Libyan Deputy Commander meets Field Marshal Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration were discussed. Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties and expanding cooperation in areas ofRead More
Trusted partners can help Pakistan deal with militancy, terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: /DNA/ – There is no let-up in attacks in parts of Pakistan, and according to officials, year 2025 saw a series of major attacks particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan. The most high-profile were the suicide bombings in the city of Islamabad, near a court’s building, and in a mosque in a suburb of the capital, which took the lives over nearly 50 people and wounded about 170 others. Almost all slain people were civilians. In addition, in February, a coordinated attack on several settlements in theRead More