Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Morocco signs agreement to join Gaza international force, state media say
RABAT, JUL 15: Morocco signed an agreement on Wednesday to participate in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, state media reported. The agreement was signed in Rabat at a meeting attended by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, senior defense officials and Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace envoy for Gaza, along with a delegation including the commander of the ISF, the state news agency MAP said. The agreement “reflects the shared determination to contribute, through concrete humanitarian and security actions, to the establishment of a climate of peace andRead More
Senate panel calls for protection of media workers
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 /DNA/ – A meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was held today at Islamabad with Senator Sarmad Ali in the chair. The meeting was attended by Senators Syed Waqar Mehdi, Jan Muhammad and Abdul Shakoor Khan. Senator Pervaiz Rashid participated in the committee meeting proceedings via zoom link. The Committee reviewed matters relating to media policy, welfare of media workers, functioning of public sector media organizations, and issues concerning the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The Committee expressed concern over discrepancies in theRead More
ICC approves sweeping overhaul of ODI, T20 World Cup formats
Board also approves qualification pathway for 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the formats of its flagship men’s global tournaments, introducing new competition structures for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in a bid to increase competitiveness and ensure every match carries greater significance. The decisions were taken at the ICC Board’s annual meetings in Edinburgh, where the Board approved recommendations from the Chief Executives’ Committee aimed at creating more meaningful contests,Read More
Air Chief Highlights Pakistan-China Ties at PLA Anniversary Event
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar Sidhu, has said that Pakistan greatly values its relations with China, describing them as “time-tested and enduring.” He made these remarks while speaking as chief guest at a ceremony marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event was hosted by China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, along with Defence Attaché Major General Wang Zhong. Senior officials, diplomats, and defence representatives attended the gathering, underscoring the depth of bilateral tiesRead More
UN praises Pak endeavors for regional peace
ISLAMABAD, 15 JULY (DNA) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Tom Fletcher, at the Prime Minister House. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, and other senior officials were present during the meeting. The Prime Minister appreciated the invaluable humanitarian work being undertaken by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in respondingRead More
Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra Pakistan-India clash
DUBAI, JUL 15: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals Pakistan and India. While next year’s edition in southern Africa remains a 14-team competition, the three lowest-ranked qualifiers will now take part in a preliminary round with just one of them progressing to a 12-strong main group stage. That will now feature just two pools of six, with a new ‘super seven’ stage replacing the previous ‘super six’ round-robin.Read More