Monday, July 6th, 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari reaches Kyrgyzstan on four-day official visit
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6: President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for an official visit, where he was received by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov at Issyk-Kul International Airport, according to a statement by the President’s House. President Zardari was presented with a guard of honour upon his arrival at the airport, the statement said. President Zardari is leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of his Kyrgyz counterpart, the Foreign Office said in an earlier statement. This is the first visit by a Pakistani president to the Kyrgyz RepublicRead More
Field Marshal orders integrated response to conventional and hybrid threats
RAWALPINDI, JUL 6: /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, presided over the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. The Forum offered fateha for the Shuhada of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, and innocent civilians, reaffirming that their sacrifices remain the foundation of Pakistan’s security, unity and resilience. The Forum reviewed prevailing security environment, expressing satisfaction over the operational preparedness, professionalism, and combat readiness of the Pakistan Armed Forces. The Forum expressed seriousRead More
Finance minister launches early consultations for next federal budget
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with members of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) during his visit to Karachi to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, reform agenda, and the Government’s economic priorities. Speaking on the occasion, the Finance Minister appreciated the Pakistan Business Council for bringing together leading representatives of Pakistan’s business community on a single platform. He acknowledged PBC’s continued role in promoting constructive dialogue between the Government and the private sector on key economic and policy issues. SenatorRead More
D-8 Chief honors late Supreme Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN, JUL 6: /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) Sohail Mahmood traveled to Tehran to participate in the official ‘Farewell and Tribute Ceremony’ organized for foreign dignitaries in honor of the late Supreme Leader, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. During the solemn state function, the Secretary-General joined other international representatives in paying final respects to the revered leader. In a gesture of solidarity, the D-8 chief formally conveyed profound condolences to the bereaved family, as well as to the leadership, Government, and theRead More
Uzbekistan–Belarus economic cooperation: promising projects in the Agri-food sector
MINSK, JUL 6 /DNA/ – The development of trade and economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Belarus, expansion of bilateral trade, enhancement of export potential, and strengthening of investment ties remain among the key priorities of economic relations between the two countries. Consistent efforts undertaken in this direction are contributing to the diversification of export markets, improvement of logistics chains, and expansion of cooperation between the business communities of both nations. Against this backdrop, the Belagro–2026 International Agricultural Exhibition and Fair, one of the largest international events in the agricultural sector,Read More
Italy reacts to trump jibe: ‘People come and go’
ROME, JUL 6: Italy on Monday criticized US President Donald Trump’s latest social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of this week’s NATO summit. Trump on Sunday published a doctored image on his Truth Social platform showing Meloni looking at him as if adoringly in a post accompanied by the words: “Restraining Order Needed.” “People come and go but relations must endure,” Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the news channel Sky TG24. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also said he was “sure that transatlantic relations go well beyondRead More

