Friday, July 10th, 2026
Qatar Amir thanks Pakistan for leading regional peace role
ISLAMABAD, JUL 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and cordial telephone conversation today with the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During their discussion, the Prime Minister expressed his deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region. While conveying Pakistan’s solidarity and support with the people of Qatar on the recent attacks, the Prime Minister stressed upon all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that could undermine peace in the region. The PrimeRead More
Karachi matric board announces SSC Part-II Science Group results
KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Friday announced the Class-10 Science Group results, with 80.87% of candidates successfully passing the annual examinations. According to board officials, a total of 176,152 students were registered for the examinations, while 175,200 appeared in the papers. The board said 141,688 candidates were declared successful, while 29,655 failed the examinations, taking the overall pass percentage to 80.87%. Among the successful candidates, 35,529 secured the A1 grade, while 51,022 obtained an A grade. A further 34,910 students achieved a B grade, and 17,153Read More
PM Shehbaz, Iran President discuss regional peace, restraint
ISLAMABAD, JUL 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region and underscored the urgent need to restore regional peace and stability. He called on Iran and all other parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any action that could jeopardize the hard-earned peace gains achieved over the past few months. The PrimeRead More
Authorities on high alert as monsoon rains threaten floods nationwide
ISLAMABAD, JUL 10: The federal government has ordered a high-state of readiness amid increased risks of floods across the country during the ongoing monsoon season. The development emerged during the Emergency Response Committee (ERC) meeting held on Friday at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters in Islamabad, where participants reviewed and reinforced provincial and district level preparedness for monsoon 2026. The committee moved to ensure a rapid, coordinated response to rising risks of flash floods, urban flooding, landslides, glacial lake outburst floods and other hydro-meteorological hazards by directing continuousRead More
Women journalists need a safe, equal and empowering media environment, says Sharmila Farooqui
KARACHI, JUL 10: /DNA/ – Member of the National Assembly *Sharmila Farooqui* stressed the need for greater participation of women in journalism, saying that the ratio of women in the profession is declining and requires serious attention. She said women journalists are better positioned to highlight issues related to children, women and other social concerns. “In the past, a successful journalist was the one who broke the news first. Today, a successful journalist is the one whose story proves to be accurate the next day,” she remarked. She expressed theseRead More
‘You made us proud’: Egypt gives heroes’ welcome to World Cup team
CAIRO, JUL 10: Waving flags, singing patriotic songs and carrying banners proclaiming “Egypt’s men made us proud”, thousands of supporters welcomed Egypt’s national football team home on Friday after the Pharaohs produced the finest World Cup campaign in the country’s history. Crowds gathered outside Alamein International Airport on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast to greet the players and coaching staff after their return from North America, where Egypt won at the World Cup for the first time in four attempts and reached the last 16. Fans also held pictures of captain MohamedRead More