Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Pakistan downs four Afghan Taliban drones along Balochistan border
RAWALPINDI, JUL 1: The Pakistani military has downed four drones launched by the Afghan Taliban along the Balochistan border, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the Taliban regime had launched the “rudimentary” drones as part of their patronisation and support of terrorist outfits operating from inside their controlled territories. Islamabad and Kabul’s relations have deteriorated as the Taliban regime continues to support terrorists, who launch cross-border attacks, resulting in the martyrdom of civilians and security personnel in Pakistan. DemonstratingRead More
Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation
TASHKENT, JUL 1: Despite growing competition for tourist flows, international tourism is increasingly seen not only as an economic sector but also as an important tool for developing international cooperation. Today, the success of tourist destinations is determined not only by the number of visitors, but also by the ability of states to build sustainable partnerships, create new points of attraction, and effectively promote their potential in foreign markets. Uzbekistan is one of the most vivid examples of such transformation. According to the latest data from the UN Tourism WorldRead More
Radio Pakistan pensioners meet Standing Committee Chairman Phaleen Baloch
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 /DNA/ – A representative delegation of the Radio Pakistan Pensioners Welfare Association (RPPWA), led by Chairman Naveed Ahmed Chohan, met with Phaleen Baloch, Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, here on Wednesday. The delegation apprised him of the issues faced by retired employees of the organization. The issues raised included the long-pending payment of commutation, which has been due for over six years, deprivation of the medical allowance approved in 2010, and non-payment of arrears on the pension increase announced in theRead More
D-8 member states explore medical tourism opportunities for MSME sector growth
ISTANBUL, JUL 1 /DNA/ – The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) underscored its commitment to inclusive and sustainable economic development by convening a special webinar on “Green MSMEs and Medical Tourism: Opportunities for MSME Development” in commemoration of the International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day. The virtual event drew over 40 participants from across D-8 Member States, including representatives from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Culture and Tourism, Energy, SME governmental bodies, chambers of commerce, and business support institutions. The diverse attendance highlighted the critical role MSMEsRead More
Pakistan rejects Indian statement on actions against terrorist infrastructure
Saifullah Ansar Islamabad, July 1 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has strongly rejected remarks made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on June 29, calling them “baseless” and “preposterous.” Responding to a media query, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan’s recent actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan were “legitimate, targeted and proportionate,” carried out to safeguard its citizens in line with international law. “Pakistan rejects the baseless statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan’s legitimate, targeted and proportionate actions against terrorist infrastructureRead More
Lahore tragedy: a stark reminder of neglected realities
The collapse of a tuition center roof in Lahore, killing 14 children, is more than a local disaster, it is a national indictment. It exposes the fragility of Pakistan’s social fabric and the failure of governance to protect its most vulnerable citizens Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti A devastating tragedy struck the provincial capital Lahore on June 30, 2026 when the roof of a tuition center collapsed, killing 14 innocent children who had gathered there to study. The incident has shaken the conscience of Punjab and the nation at large, exposingRead More