Friday, July 3rd, 2026
PM Shehbaz, COAS attend funeral of Late Iranian Supreme Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN, JUL 3 /DNA/ — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led a high-level Pakistani delegation to Tehran today to attend the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who embraced martyrdom on February 28, 2026, during attacks on Iran. The Prime Minister traveled to Iran at the invitation of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. The Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed AsimRead More
Abbasi meets Gujrat Chamber delegation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 3: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday met with a delegation of the Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed measures for promoting trade through Pakistan Railways, with a particular focus on enhancing cargo services and strengthening logistics infrastructure. The delegation was led by Gujrat Chamber President Ahmed Hassan Mattu, said a news release. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on improving the efficiency of railway-based cargo transportation to facilitate industrial and commercial activities across the country. The minister stressed the needRead More
Pakistan’s trade deficit soars to $4.53 billion in June
KARACHI, JUL 3 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has voiced severe alarm over the massive deterioration in Pakistan’s trade balance; which saw the trade deficit widen sharply on a month-on-month (MoM) basis to hit $4.53 billion in June 2026. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh reiterated that the apex trade body had previously warned government over the last couple of years that the effect of plunging exports poses a critical threat to the country’s external account stability and foreign exchange reserves.Read More
National Paigham-e-Aman Committee’s multi-faith, multi-sect delegation visits Jami
LAHORE, JUL 3: In a historic step towards promoting national harmony and religious coexistence, a delegation of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, comprising representatives of different sects and faiths, jointly visited Jamia Ashrafia, one of Pakistan’s leading religious institutions. Historic moment for national harmony: National Paigham-e-Aman Committee’s multi-faith, multi-sect delegation visits Jami The delegation, led by Prime Minister’s Coordinator and Pakistan Ulema Council, Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, included representatives from Christian, Hindu, Shia and Sunni communities. They were warmly received by the leadership, faculty and students of Jamia Ashrafia.Read More
Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir arrives in Tehran
ISLAMABAD, Jul 3: /DNA/ – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday to participate in the funeral prayers and commemorative ceremonies for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Pakistani military chief was received at the airport by senior Iranian military officials and diplomatic representatives. His visit underscores the deep fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran, with Field Marshal Munir expressing solidarity with the Iranian nation and armed forces during their time of grief. According toRead More
Riyadh Air: Flights to Malaysia, Spain, Bangladesh start July, August
RIYADH, JUL 3: Riyadh Air has begun selling tickets for three new international destinations, expanding its network to nine cities as Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier accelerates its global rollout. The airline will launch flights to Kuala Lumpur from July 30, followed by Malaga on July 14 and Dhaka on August 7, adding to its growing list of destinations since the start of commercial operations. The expansion comes weeks after Riyadh Air officially launched its inaugural commercial flight on June 10, with flight RX401 operating from King Khalid International AirportRead More