Monday, July 6th, 2026
China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean
Beijing says relevant countries were informed before routine Pacific missile launch DNA BEIJING: China’s navy said it successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, after nations in the region warned that Beijing was planning to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. “At 12:01 pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy successfully launched a… strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead into the relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean, accurately landing in the designated sea area,” spokesperson Wang XuemengRead More
DNA of three suspects ‘matches’ in Lahore foreign women sexual assault case
LAHORE: The DNA of three suspects accused in the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of foreign women in Lahore’s Defence area has matched forensic evidence, according to the investigation and police sources. Police had sent DNA samples of eight suspects to a forensic laboratory for cross-matching as part of the investigation. Two foreign women — Venezuelan and Dutch — were allegedly subjected to torture and sexual assault in Lahore. The incident came to the limelight after a first information report (FIR) was registered against five suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar,Read More
Amjad Hussain takes oath, becomes Gilgit-Baltistan CM
PPP leader vows to honour public mandate after election victory Staff Report GILGIT: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Amjad Hussain Advocate was sworn in as the new chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, following his party’s victory in the 2026 regional elections. Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah administered the oath to the newly elected chief minister at a ceremony in Gilgit. Addressing the ceremony, Chief Minister Hussain said the PPP had emerged as the largest party in Gilgit-Baltistan in the June 7 elections. He said young people and women hadRead More
UN Secy General post aspirant seek Pak support
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 6: María Fernanda Espinosa, former Foreign Minister of Ecuador and currently candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today. Welcoming Ms. Espinosa, DPM/FM expressed Pakistan’s full support for strengtehing multilateralism, and ensuirng the centrarl role of the United Nations in the global affairs. He expressed the hope that the incoming Secretary General will carry out much needed reforms in the United Nations and will ensure the implementation of longstanding UNSC resolutions, especially for Palestine andRead More
UNIDO official visits FPCCI to boost SME sector
KARACHI, JUL 6 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has welcomed the visit of Dr. Hashim Hussain, Head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization – Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO-ITPO), Bahrain, to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). The visit marks another important milestone in strengthening cooperation between FPCCI and UNIDO-ITPO Bahrain for the promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, vocational training and private sector development in Pakistan, he added. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh highlighted that FPCCI attaches greatRead More
Pakistani academicians hold higher education exhibitions in Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6 /DNA/ – A Pakistani academic delegation, representing the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and universities, has concluded its collaborative visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation held high-level meetings to enhance bilateral collaboration and organised Pakistan Higher Education Expo 2026 at various important venues. The objective of the visit, led by Project Director HEC Mr. Jehanzeb Khan, was to strengthen engagement with Sri Lankan universities and pave the way for further enhancement in mutual cooperation. The visit was also aimed at introducing Sri Lankan students through education exhibitionsRead More