Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Cashless transactions now operational at all passport offices across country
ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate citizens, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced that cashless transactions are now operational at all passport offices across the country. Taking to his X handle, the interior minister said: “Applicants no longer need to stand in long queues or wait for hours to make payments.” He maintained that this reform was initiated on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, adding that his team has successfully delivered it. “This is another step towards making public services faster, more transparent, and more convenient for ourRead More
New Italian Ambassador assumes duties in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 01 JUL (DNA) — Ugo Ciarlatani has officially taken office as the new Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, pledging to deepen bilateral ties across political, economic, cultural, and academic spheres. In his inaugural message, Ambassador Ciarlatani emphasized Pakistan’s importance as a strategic partner for Italy, highlighting opportunities in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, mechanical engineering, textiles, technology, vocational training, and sustainability. He noted that Pakistan’s youthful and dynamic population offers considerable potential for collaboration. The Ambassador underscored cultural diplomacy as a cornerstone of his mission, pointing to Italy’sRead More
US missile allegations against Pakistan unfounded, says Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – In response to media queries regarding the statement by a senior US Official at a think-tank, the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made the following statement: The alleged threat perception from Pakistan’s missile capabilities and delivery means, raised by the US official are unfortunate. These allegations are unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history. Since 1954, Pakistan and the US have enjoyed a positive and broad-ranging relationship. The recent spate of US allegations towards a major non-NATO ally would be unhelpful for the overallRead More
First Lady congratulates Han Seong-sook
ISLAMABAD, 01 JUL (DNA) — First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday extended congratulations to Han Seong-sook on her appointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea. The first lady, in a statement, said that Han Seong-sook’s appointment reflected her distinguished record of leadership in the fields of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. She noted that the appointment represented an important milestone for the advancement of women in leadership and public service. “As the First Lady of Pakistan and as the daughter ofRead More
Trump says the US and Iran getting along very well
WASHINGTON, JUL 1: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was getting along very well with Iran and that recent meetings in Qatar went well. “The denuclearization of Iran is moving along well,” Trump told reporters. “They’ve had very good meetings, and we’ll see.” The US and Iran held technical talks in the Qatari capital of Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks andRead More
Iran warns of immediate response to any threat, cites US commitment to restrain Israel
TEHRAN, JUL 1: Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat against its people or leadership, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an X post on Wednesday. “POTUS has committed the US to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv. If they ignore their master, Iran will school them,” Araghchi said. The US and Iran held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledgeRead More