Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Pakistan can become a global mountaineering hub: Nirmal
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has all the ingredients to emerge as one of the world’s leading mountaineering destinations, but it needs greater public awareness, government support and investment in local communities, according to legendary Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja. Purja shared his views during an exclusive interaction with Islamabad POST/DNA on the sidelines of a dinner hosted in his honour by Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, in Islamabad. Members of the mountaineering community and distinguished guests attended the reception celebrating the close friendship between Nepal and Pakistan throughRead More
At least 14 children die as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore
LAHORE: At least 14 children were killed and five others injured after the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in Lahore’s Kahna area on Tuesday, officials said. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir said that 19 children were brought to Kahna Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital following the incident. The minister confirmed that 14 children had died in the collapse. “After receiving initial medical treatment, two children were discharged, while four others remain in hospital,” he said, adding that all four are out of danger. The provincial health minister described theRead More
SBP unveils new official website effective July 1
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned official website, which will go live on Wednesday July 1, 2026, and will be accessible to all stakeholders at www.sbp.org.pk. The revamped website will provide a faster, easier and user-friendly digital experience for citizens, businesses, financial institutions, researchers, journalists and other stakeholders. Designed as a modern, secure and inclusive digital platform, the new website will provide easier access to SBP’s information. Its launch marks an important milestone in SBP’s digitalRead More
‘Takes two to tango’: Pakistan urges India to resolve all issues via dialogue
ISLAMABAD, JUN 30: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged India to “live like good neighbours” and resolve all issues via dialogue and diplomacy, stating that “it takes two to tango”. Addressing an international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in Islamabad on Tuesday, DPM Dar warned India against violating the IWT, saying that the cost of sabotaging an international agreement on rivers can be very high. He said the consequences of violating international law and agreements are not limited to just two countries. “Such actionsRead More
Govt establishes stabilisation fund to cope with fluctuating petroleum prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has established the “Petroleum Prices Stabilisation Fund” to address fluctuations in petroleum product rates, allocating a government account. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification to inform all relevant institutions, including the Auditor General of Pakistan, the Controller General of Accounts and the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues, about the establishment of the fund. The notification stated that the Accountant Generals of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have also been informed, while provincial governments have been directed to complete necessary arrangements regarding collection for the fund.Read More
Mushahid addresses anti-neocolonialism movement in St. Petersburg
Mushahid addresses International Legal Forum: “illegal Iran war revolved around Regime change, Resistance and Reparations”, Pakistan’s peacemaking role lauded in Russia. ST. PETERSBURG, JUN 30 /DNA/ – St. Petersburg, Russia: June 30, 2026: Pakistan’s role as peace maker between Iran and the United States, especially in brokering the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has been lauded in Russia at the International Legal Forum in St. Petersburg which was addressed by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed. The St. Petersburg International Legal Forum is a prestigious international annual event which was also attended byRead More