Sunday, July 12th, 2026
FGEHA yet to finalize auction date for G-13, G-14 commercial plots
By Hina Durrani ISLAMABAD, Jul 12: Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has yet to finalize the auction date for commercial plots in Sectors G-13 and G-14, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. Talking to APP, the spokesperson said the Authority’s Auction Committee, in a recent meeting chaired by Joint Secretary (Estate), Ministry of Housing and Works, Fayyaz-ul-Haq, reviewed arrangements for the upcoming auction of commercial plots. He said the committee discussed the auction of commercial plots located in the Class-III Shopping Centres of Sectors G-13 and G-14/4, as well asRead More
Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz ‘more important’ than nuclear bombs
TEHRAN, JUL 12: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs,” vowing to protect the vital waterway. “This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohsen Rezaei was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying. Western countries accuse Iran of seeking to create an atomic bomb, but Tehran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful, civilian purposes. Tehran announced it was closingRead More
President expresses grief over loss of lives, devastation in Bangladesh floods
ISLAMABAD, July 12: President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives and the widespread destruction caused by the devastating floods and landslides in Bangladesh. The president said that Pakistan stood firmly with the Government and the people of Bangladesh at this difficult time. “The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and the well-being of all those affected, “a post on X said.
FM Dar, Saudi Ambassador exchange views on regional developments
ISLAMABAD, July 12: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Sunday exchanged views on the latest regional developments and underscored the need to strengthen collective efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and diplomacy. The Saudi ambassador called on the DPM/FM, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. “They reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations across all areas of mutual interest for the benefit of both nations,” it was further added.
Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s destabilizing behavior in the region
RIYADH, JUL 12: Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned the latest round of Iranian attacks on neighboring countries and ships in the Strait of Hormuz describing Iran’s conducts as destabilizing. “The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and rejection in the strongest terms of Iran’s continuation of its destabilizing behavior to the security and stability of the region,” a statement read. It described the attacks as a “breach of the basics of international law, the UN Charter, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the basicsRead More
India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman
TEHRAN, JUL 12: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire. “Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing,” the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement. Search-and-rescue operations were underway after the commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman early on Sunday, the ministry statement said. US Central Command said theRead More