Friday, July 31st, 2026
Germany demands Morocco ‘take back illegal migrants immediately’ from Spain’s Ceuta
BERLIN, JUL 31: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demanded Friday that Morocco “take back illegal migrants immediately” after tens of thousands of people crossed the border into Spain’s north African enclave Ceuta in recent days. Merz in a statement said he welcomed “Spain’s intention not to allow the illegal migrants onto the European continent” and added that “we expect Morocco to take the illegal migrants back immediately.” The conservative leader of the EU’s biggest economy, who took power last year, has vowed to be tough on irregular migration, an issue thatRead More
Trump says ‘terrible’ Spain migrant crisis warning for US: Media
WASHINGTON, JUL 31: President Donald Trump sought to make political capital out of the migration crisis in Spain on Friday, casting the sudden surge of migrants into the territory of Ceuta as a warning for the United States if his opponents get into power. “It’s terrible. Remember that picture. That’s going to be us in three years if the wrong side gets in,” he was quoted as saying by Fox News. “If the Democrats get in, you will not live a very good life.” The White House messaging was clearlyRead More
OGRA announces increase in RLNG prices for July 2026
ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a sharp increase in the Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices for the month of July 2026, effective from July 1, 2026. The new rates reflect a substantial rise compared to the previous month, driven by the cost of five spot cargoes procured by Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL). According to the official notification, the transmission and distribution prices for both major gas utilities—Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL)—have surgedRead More
Serena Hotels hosts panel on wellbeing as leadership imperative
ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under its Public Diplomacy initiative, Raabta, organized another thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Leading Beyond Performance: Wellbeing as the New Leadership Imperative.” The session brought together distinguished professionals and thought leaders to explore the evolving role of wellbeing in shaping effective, compassionate, and sustainable leadership. Curated and moderated by renowned journalist and media personality Sidra Iqbal, the discussion provided a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue on how organizations and leaders can create healthier workplaces while balancing performance, purpose, and people. The conversation highlighted theRead More
LG polls in Capital draw near
Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 /DNA/ — The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the commencement of preparations for local government elections in the federal capital, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Islamabad, the process of delimitation has begun following the completion of training for the delimitation committees. The Deputy Commissioner has provided the necessary maps, and the formal exercise will start on August 1, 2026, concluding on October 13, 2026. The ECP has also forwarded its recommendations on the draft Local Government Conduct of Election Rules to the Ministry of Interior and the ChiefRead More
Military says good governance ‘extremely important’ for Pak
ISPR DG Lt Chaudhry says hard state does not mean “military is running the state” DNA RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday stressed the importance of good governance, saying it was “extremely important” for Pakistan’s security. “Good governance is essential for Pakistan’s security. If the issues are not being resolved, it means that there should be done something for good governance,” the ISPR DG said while addressing a press conference on counterterrorism and security. According to the ISPR DG, the country’s challengesRead More