Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Herbalist stresses hydration, healthy lifestyle as key shields against ‘Kidney Failure’
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Renowned herbalist Dr. Agha Abdul Ghafar on Wednesday said that low water intake, diabetes and high blood pressure are major causes of kidney failure, advising people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, drink adequate water and undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent the disease. While speaking to a local media outlet, Herbalist Dr. Agha Abdul Ghafar highlighted the growing concerns related to kidney health and advised people to take preventive measures through better daily habits, adding that ignoring basic health needsRead More
Govt committed to transforming Islamabad into a modern capital
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: /DNA/ – Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that the government is undertaking unprecedented measures to transform Islamabad into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive capital city. He stated that major infrastructure interventions are being implemented to address longstanding challenges in water supply, waste management, traffic flow, security, hospitality, and urban services, laying the foundation for the city’s needs over the next 40 to 50 years. Addressing a well-attended session at ICCI, Talal Chaudhry observed that despite being the federal capital, Islamabad lacks severalRead More
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support – report
By ESTHER DAVIS TEHRAN, JUN 24: Iran stands with Hamas against Israel, and is raising the issue of Israeli aggression in Gaza with the US during talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told senior Hamas official Basem Naim on Tuesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported. Araghchi said the Iranian negotiation team, of which he is a senior member, will “raise the issue of the occupiers’ ongoing aggression against Gaza,” with Washington, the report noted. Naim praised Iran’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people “against the IsraeliRead More
Sanaullah rejects claim of no serious effort to resolve AJK situation
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday rejected the impression that no serious effort was made to resolve the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) through dialogue and democratic means. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said that whenever talks were held, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the government committee to engage stakeholders and present all development-related demands for approval. He added that proposals linked to public welfare and regional development were regularly reviewed and approved. He said Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chiefRead More
JUI-F welcomes visit of Iranian President, says further promote stability
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Emir Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday welcomed the visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan, saying that stronger relations between Pakistan and Iran would further promote stability and cooperation in the region. Talking to journalists outside of Parliament House, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the Iranian President’s visit was a positive development and would play an important role in enhancing bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. Responding to a question regarding the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, he said the matter was currently under consideration by theRead More
Naval chief urges future-ready workforce for modern warfare
LAHORE, 24 Jun /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, and addressed the participants of the 55th PN Staff Course. In his address, the Naval Chief stressed that winning future wars demands not only a re-evaluation of legacy warfighting strategies but also the development and sustainment of a future-ready workforce that is intellectually astute and technologically proficient. He also elaborated on the evolving nature of modern warfare and emerging maritime security threats, emphasizing that traditional military strategies must adapt to effectivelyRead More