Friday, June 26th, 2026
5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Balochistan’s Kohlu, tremors felt in parts of province
QUETTA: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kohlu in Balochistan on Friday, with tremors also felt in Zhob, Barkhan and Rakhni districts, according to the seismological centre. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said that the earthquake measured 5.1 in magnitude and originated at a depth of 17 kilometres. It added that the epicentre was located 60 kilometres northeast of Kohlu. Residents in Zhob, Barkhan and Rakhni also experienced the tremors. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were received. Earlier in the afternoon, earthquake tremors had also been felt inRead More
Turkiye beats USA to end FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a high
MEXICO CITY: Turkiye ended its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note, beating a much-changed United States side 3-2 thanks to Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time winner at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday. The result was Turkiye’s first victory of the tournament, although it was not enough to keep its knockout hopes alive. The United States had already secured top spot in Group D and qualification for the Round of 32 before kickoff, allowing it to make nine changes to the starting XI. Despite the wholesale changes, the host madeRead More
FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia qualifies for knockouts after Paraguay stalemate
ISLAMABAD, JUN 26: Australia booked its place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after playing out a goalless draw against Paraguay on Thursday. The result was enough for the Socceroos to finish second behind the United States in the group, with Australia’s superior goal difference ensuring it stayed ahead of Paraguay despite both teams ending level on points. The draw also lifted Paraguay to four points, leaving it well placed to qualify for the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, although it must waitRead More
Law and order at its worst in Islamabad
Many point to the failure of Islamabad’s much-touted Safe City project, noting that most surveillance cameras in the area are either dysfunctional or not monitored effectively. DNA ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s fragile security situation was once again exposed when a senior journalist was robbed at gunpoint in Sector G-11 during the early hours of June 26. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m., barely 500 meters from the Ramna police station, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in the capital. According to the victim, the robbers intercepted him near G-11Read More
Iran says safe passage through Hormuz can’t be guaranteed without coordination with Tehran
TEHRAN, JUN 26: Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could not be guaranteed without coordination with Iran, and that failure to coordinate could result in the suspension of any designated route. The comments posted on social media platform X on Friday came after Oman, in coordination with the International Maritime Organization, designated temporary routes for passage through the strait.
President Zardari gives assent to Finance Bill 2026
ISLAMABAD, JUN 26: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, days after the federal budget for the next fiscal year sailed through the National Assembly. The Finance Bill, 2026, was passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday, giving effect to the federal government’s financial proposals for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026. The House had adopted amendments moved by the finance minister in Clauses 5, 6, and 6A, while rejecting the Senate’s recommendations in Clause 6. Opposition members from the PTI and JUIF proposedRead More