Sunday, July 12th, 2026
DPM-OIC-Conference: Empowerment of women smartest investment of nation: DPM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (DNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar Sunday said Pakistan was investing in girls’ education, entrepreneurship, digital literacy and inclusion because it believed that empowering women was among the smartest investments any nation could make. Speaking at a Cultural evening and dinner hosted on the eve of the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment, he said the conference reflected a shared determination to build societies in which every woman was empowered to fully contribute to the progress of communities and nations. He extendedRead More
Kashmir: Memory, Martyrdom, and an Unresolved Question
Abdul Wassay Every year, Kashmir Martyrs’ Day is observed on 13 July to commemorate the indiscriminate killings of Muslims under the Maharaja Hari Singh’s rule. For Kashmiris, it symbolises a sustained struggle for rights, recognition, and independence. On this day, Kashmiris stood up against injustice and paid with their lives. That legacy of resistance, along with the demand for political and civil rights, continues to endure. This day is not just about remembering those sacrifices but also understanding why the struggle still continues. The story of the 13 July 1931Read More
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, US military insists traffic flowing
TEHRAN, JUL 12: Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway again sparked US and Iranian strikes. The strait, essential to global oil and gas supplies, has become a central point of contention between the two foes, repeatedly leading to exchanges of fire despite an agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war that was struck last month. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read More
Speakers of first international islamic civilization forum issue appeal to Uzbekistan’s President
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12: Speakers in the “First International Forum on Islamic Civilization” have adopted an appeal expressing support for Uzbekistan’s efforts to preserve and promote the heritage of Islamic civilization, while praising President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s initiatives to strengthen international scholarly and humanitarian cooperation. The appeal was endorsed by delegates from more than 50 countries, including heads of international organizations, ministers, muftis, scholars and representatives of universities, research institutes, libraries, museums and cultural institutions. The participants described the forum as a landmark international event that had moved beyond theRead More
OIC Women’s Conference sends strong message of hope to women in refugee camps, displacement; Syrian Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12: Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Hind Kabawat described her participation in the 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women as a significant milestone, saying the gathering reflected the unity of women across the Muslim world and offered a valuable opportunity to advance women’s empowerment, human rights and shared cooperation. Speaking to Pakistani media on the sidelines of the conference here on Sunday, Kabawat said that visiting Pakistan and Islamabad itself was a special occasion for her, particularly at a time when influentialRead More
Five labourers shot dead in Balochistan’s Mashkel: police
QUETTA: Five labourers were shot dead after armed men opened fire on workers at a shop in the Mashkel area of Balochistan’s Washuk district, police said on Sunday. Police said all five victims had travelled from outside the province, adding that the bodies were being shifted to their native areas after completion of legal formalities. According to police, an investigation into the incident had been launched. Security sources later said that the attack on the innocent labourers was carried out by Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists. The victims included Mohammad Bilal, MohammadRead More