Saturday, June 27th, 2026
D-8 Secy-General hails MSMEs as engines of growth on UN day
ISTANBUL, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) issued a powerful call to action today on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day, recognizing the sector as the “backbone of sustainable growth” and unveiling a new Secretariat initiative to pivot the bloc toward high-value, sustainable services. In a statement commemorating #MSMEDay, the Secretary-General highlighted the staggering global footprint of MSMEs, which account for nearly 90% of businesses and 70% of global employment. Within the D-8’s vast demographic landscape—home to 1.28 billion people—these enterprises are positioned as criticalRead More
PM attends 125th Midshipmen commissioning parade at Karachi
KARACHI, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Commissioning Parade of 125ᵗʰ Midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course was held at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, marking the passing out of 123 Midshipmen and 30 SSC Cadets including Midshipmen from Bahrain, Iraq and Djibouti. Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Addressing the parade, Chief Guest felicitated commissioning officers and their families. He also appreciated Pakistan NavalRead More
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MIAMI, FL, JUN 27 /DNA/ – – The road to the biggest prize in world football is officially mapped out. With the group stage concluding, FIFA has confirmed the full schedule for the 2026 World Cup knockout phase, a 32-match single-elimination gauntlet that will crisscross North America from June 28 to July 19, culminating in the Final on July 19. The tournament promises a month of high-stakes drama, with the Round of 32 kicking off the action and featuring several blockbuster ties already confirmed. EARLY ROUND FIRECRACKERS The opening salvo ofRead More
FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League: India’s attacking masterclass sinks Pakistan by six-goal margin in London
LONDON, JUN 27 /DNA/ – In a staggering display of attacking hockey, India routed arch-rivals Pakistan 7-1 at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre in London on Friday, completing a double over their neighbours and condemning Pakistan to the bottom of the FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League standings. The win, which follows India’s narrow 4-3 victory in their first meeting of the tournament, was a statement of intent from the reigning Asian champions. After a cagey opening, Pakistan briefly stunned the crowd when Abu Bakar Mahmood found the netRead More
Online registration for Hajj 2027–2030 continues for 6th consecutive
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27: The online registration process for Hajj 2027–2030, being conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, has entered its sixth consecutive day. During the first five days, a total of 107,587 applicants successfully completed their Hajj registration from the comfort of their homes, said a statement issued here. Of the total registrations, 85,000 applicants opted for the government Hajj scheme, while 22,000 selected the private Hajj scheme. The online registration process will continue uninterrupted for the next several days. Provincial registration figures show that 51,000 applicants have registered fromRead More
President appoints Arshad Bhatti as VUP Rector
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – Professor Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti (T.I,S.I) has assumed charge as the Rector of the Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) following his appointment by the President of Pakistan for a four-year term. According to the spokesperson of VUP, Faisal Zia, the appointment has been made on the recommendations of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti is an internationally renowned academic and educationist, holding a PhD from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. HeRead More