Friday, July 3rd, 2026
PHF announces international coaching team to lead national hockey revival
LAHORE, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the selection of an internationally acclaimed high-performance coaching team as part of its comprehensive strategy to revive Pakistan hockey and restore the country’s standing among the world’s leading hockey nations. The Pakistan Hockey Federation has finalized the selection of the following international experts, who will soon join Pakistan’s national hockey coaching ecosystem upon completion of contractual formalities: Mr. Herman Kruis – Overall National Hockey Coaching Advisor and Head Coach Mr. David Dwyer – Fitness & High-PerformanceRead More
PM Shehbaz in Turkiye to discuss bilateral ties, regional security
ANKARA, JUL 3: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Friday on an official visit to Turkiye at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat received the prime minister upon his arrival at the airport. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Dr Yousaf Junaid, and officials from the Turkish foreign ministry were also present. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, are accompanying the premier duringRead More
Peshawar RTO surpasses Rs 62.5 billion revenue target
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar has achieved a landmark success in revenue collection for the fiscal period. Muhammad Taqi Qureshi, Chief Commissioner RTO Peshawar, officially announced that the office has not only met but significantly surpassed its ambitious revenue targets. The RTO Peshawar has recorded a historical collection figure of Rs 62.5 Billion on the national revenue chart. This substantial figure represents a massive achievement, well exceeding the original assigned target of Rs 58 Billion. The performance indicators, verified by the latest BI data,Read More
US supports Pakistan’s right to defend after Islamabad struck terrorists in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, JUL 3: The US State Department has said that Washington “supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks” after Pakistani security forces carried out coordinated ground and aerial operations targeting militant hideouts along border regions with Afghanistan. “The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists,” the US State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks. The statement came after the federal government confirmed that 29 militants were killed in a series of intelligence-led operations and precisionRead More
South Korean president to attend NATO summit
SEOUL, 03 JULY (DNA) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, from July 7 to 8, Seoul’s national security adviser said on Friday.Lee aims to build defense industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing. In Ankara, Lee will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and take part in a group summit with leaders from Indo-Pacific countries, including Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Wi said. He will also attend the NATO defense industry forum andRead More
PM Shehbaz, Army Chief, and PPP leader honor late Iranian Supreme Leader
TEHRAN, JUL 3 /DNA/ – – In a solemn display of solidarity and respect, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-ranking Pakistani delegation, offered fateha (prayers) for the departed soul of the late Iranian Supreme Leader at a ceremony held in Tehran today. The Pakistani delegation, which underscores the deep fraternal ties between the two neighboring nations, included Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The presence of both the military leadership and a key political figureRead More