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Quetta acid attack victim to receive specialised care in US: Balochistan govt
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to send Dr Mahnoor Nasir, who was attacked with acid at a Quetta hospital, to the United States for specialised treatment, an official said on Friday. Shahid Rind, an assistant to the Balochistan chief minister, said that CM Sarfraz Bugti has approved Dr Mahnoor’s treatment abroad, with the provincial government initiating the necessary process for the treatment. According to Rind, the Chief Minister Secretariat had formally issued a letter to the relevant authorities in this regard. He added that the victim would continue receivingRead More
Iran thanks Pakistan for sustained mediation on nuclear talks
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammed Ishaq Dar spoke this evening with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi. DPM/FM felicitated the leadership, government, and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the signing of the historic “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” with the United States. He also conveyed his best wishes for the commencement of the next phase of negotiations, expressing hope that the process would move smoothly and yield positive outcomes. FM Araghchi expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s constructive and sustainedRead More
‘Promise fulfilled’: PM Shehbaz cuts petrol and diesel prices by Rs74, Rs67 per litre
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19: The government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol by Rs74 per litre and diesel by Rs67 per litre following a sharp decline in international crude oil rates and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The relief was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a statement issued by his office. The relief comes in the wake of the US-Iran peace agreement, brokered and mediated with Pakistan’s diplomatic facilitation, and the subsequent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. “Petrol pricesRead More
Privatisation board approves FESCO restructuring for sale plan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, in its meeting held today under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, considered and approved a number of important measures relating to the Government’s ongoing privatisation programme. As part of the Government’s efforts to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and attract private sector investment, the Board approved the restructuring plan for Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). FESCO forms part of the first batch of Power Distribution CompaniesRead More
India seeks Pakistan security assurances for CAVA Championship
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 /DNA/ – In a significant development for regional sports, India has expressed keen interest in sending its national volleyball team to Pakistan for the upcoming CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026, with the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) formally seeking security and political assurances from the Government of Pakistan to facilitate the team’s participation. Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Chairman Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob said the Volleyball Federation of India has approached the PVF requesting an official security guarantee and political clearance document required to obtain approvalRead More
Setback for Pakistan Hockey: Ammad Shakeel Butt out of Pro League over UK Visa refusal
ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 /DNA/ – – In a major blow to the national squad, Pakistan Hockey Team Captain Ammad Shakeel Butt has been refused a UK visa, ruling him out of the crucial FIH Pro League Phase 4 matches. The team is scheduled to play four matches in London, including two against arch-rivals England and two against India. The visa rejection comes at a critical time as the Green Shirts prepare for high-stakes encounters. Butt, the team’s defensive anchor and on-field leader, was expected to marshal the backline against some of the world’s top forwards.Read More