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At least seven killed, three injured in twin blasts in Bannu
BANNU: At least seven people were martyred and three others injured in two explosions in the Merka Bera area of Bannu, on Saturday, District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi said. The first blast occurred when explosives planted along a roadside detonated, hitting a passenger van travelling from Hathi Khel village to Bannu. Five passengers in the van were martyred in the explosion, the DPO said. A second explosion occurred shortly afterwards at the same location. Two individuals involved in rescue efforts were martyred in the second blast, while a vehicleRead More
CDA to Review Property Tax Notices for I-9 & Kahuta Road
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (DNA): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) have assured the business community that property tax notices recently issued to industrial units in Industrial Area I-9 and Industrial Triangle Kahuta Road will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis to ensure fairness, transparency, and relief for genuine taxpayers. The assurance was given by Kashif Niaz, Director Revenue, CDA/MCI, during a high-level meeting at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). He was accompanied by Deputy Director Adnan Khan, Assistant Director Azhar Latif, and Inspector Zahid Akhtar.Read More
RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 Ends on a High Note in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI, JUN 20 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) concluded the two-day MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 in Islamabad, marking another milestone in promoting Pakistan’s healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty sectors. Governor KP Praises RCCI’s Efforts in Organizing Mega Healthcare Event On the second day, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the chief guest at the closing ceremony, shared his views with the media during his visit to the RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026. He praised RCCI for successfully organizing an event that brought together healthcare professionals,Read More
For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise
WASHINGTON, JUN 19: US Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump’s chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance’s prospects as a White House successor. The two nations agreed to a provisional peace agreement on Wednesday that suspended hostilities but left core issues unresolved, deferring decisions on Iran’s nuclear program, its support for regional militant proxies and the economically vital Strait of Hormuz to 60 days of talks. TheRead More
Cairo says FM to meet Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey counterparts in Egypt Sunday
CAIRO, JUN 19: Egypt’s foreign minister will host his counterparts from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in the Mediterranean city of Alamein on Sunday, Cairo’s foreign ministry said. Badr Abdelatty “will hold a quadrilateral meeting on Sunday with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, followed by an expanded session of talks and a joint press conference,” the ministry said in a statement late Thursday. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or viaRead More
US responsible to end war on all fronts, including Lebanon, Iranian FM says
WASHINGTON, JUN 19: The United States bears the responsibility to end the war “on all fronts, including Lebanon,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday during a call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Araghchi added that the US would be held responsible for any violation of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai, the memorandum of understanding was signed digitally on Friday morning. Baghai claimed that the digital signing contributed to the cancellation of talks between the USRead More