Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Governor Kundi invites African investors to explore opportunities in KP
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a grand Africa Day Celebration 2026, bringing together ambassadors, high commissioners, senior government officials, diplomats, business leaders and representatives from African missions to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and African nations and explore new avenues of economic cooperation. Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi said that Pakistan’s relationship with Africa has never been transactional but has been built upon mutual respect, shared struggles against colonialism and a common commitmentRead More
RISJA office-bearers elected
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) has officially elected its new cabinet for the upcoming term, marking a new chapter for sports journalism in the twin cities. The newly-elected office-bearers, alongside senior patrons and distinguished guests, posed for a group photograph following the conclusion of the electoral process. The event was marked by a spirit of camaraderie and a shared commitment to uplifting sports coverage in the region. Patron Abdul Mohi Shah and Chairman Shakil Awan were seen leading the new team, with ChairmanRead More
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo
Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 amid euphoric scenes at a rocking Azteca Stadium. The victory was Mexico’s first in the knockout stages of a World Cup since beating Bulgaria on home soil in 1986 and booked a meeting with either England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last 16, with the co-hosts returning to the Azteca for the stadium’s finalRead More
Pakistan extends FESCO, GEPCO privatisation bidding deadlines
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission of Pakistan has extended the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) under the Government’s Batch-I DISCOs privatisation programme. The revised deadlines are as follows: * FESCO: August 7, 2026 (1600 Hours PKT) * GEPCO: August 21, 2026 (1600 Hours PKT) However the deadline for the submission of EOI for the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) remains the same which is: September 7th, 2026 (Read More
Iran says it won’t meet US envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal
TEHRAN, JUL 1: Iran said on Tuesday it would not meet with top US envoys who flew to the region following an outbreak of hostilities, clouding the prospects for a lasting peace between the two countries. Iranian officials also said the two sides must still sort out the terms of a ceasefire they signed two weeks ago before they could tackle more difficult topics, such as possible limits to its nuclear programme. The developments indicated the two sides are far apart on key pillars of the initial framework, which callsRead More
Pakistan and India exchange lists of prisoners
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody under the 2008 Consular Access Agreement, the Foreign Office said. The exchange of prisoners’ lists is conducted in accordance with the 2008 Consular Access Agreement, which provides a mechanism for both countries to share information on prisoners in each other’s custody. Both nations exchange the lists of prisoners on the first of January and July each year, while they share details of nuclear installations and facilities on the first day of each calendar year. AccordingRead More