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Govt announces Ashura holidays, Newspapers to close June 26
DNA ISLAMABAD — The government has declared two public holidays on the occasion of Ashura, falling on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26. The announcement was made on Monday, confirming that all government offices, schools, and institutions will remain closed for both days. In line with the decision, newspapers across the country will observe a one-day holiday on Friday, June 26. This adjustment ensures continuity of publication while allowing staff to mark the religious occasion. Media houses clarified that editions will be printed and distributed on Thursday, June 25,Read More
SCO, EAEU best option for Pakistan’s ties with CARs, Russia
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 /DNA/ — Recently, the United States has intensified its efforts to strengthen ties with the countries of Central Asia, both politically and economically. In 2022, the US administration launched the “Economic Resilience in Central Asia” program, which, according to the White House, aims to diversify trade routes, support small and medium-sized businesses, create favorable conditions for American corporations, increase cybersecurity, and develop human capital. Along with this, Washington together with the countries of the region in 2023 launched the business platform, implying cooperation in the field ofRead More
5.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, parts of Punjab and KP
PESHAWAR: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake shook large parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Punjab on Monday, with the epicentre traced to the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, the seismological centre said. The tremors were recorded at a depth of 215 kilometres, the seismological centre added. The earthquake was felt across a wide stretch of KP, including Peshawar and its surrounding areas, Swat, Buner, Hangu, Shangla, Kohat, Mohmand, Shabqadar, Bajour, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Swabi and Dera Ismail Khan and its adjoining areas. Tremors were also felt in Tank cityRead More
Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site
DOHA: Fifty-four people were injured and 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. Authorities said a ‘technical accident’ occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening and that there was no threat to public safety. The blast rattled windows and was felt across central Doha, panicking residents more than 70 kilometres from Ras Laffan. Qatar’s Interior Ministry said in a statement that 54 peopleRead More
Philippines in shock after gunmen kill 3 in rare school shooting
DNA MANILA: The Philippines was rocked on Monday by a deadly school shooting incident in Leyte province, where gunmen killed three students and wounded seven others. The incident took place at 9 a.m. at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City in the central Philippines, where children were gathered for their class. Footage circulated on social media showed children hiding in a classroom, as multiple shots are heard. Tacloban City Police confirmed the casualties and said they had arrested two suspects and seized the firearms allegedly used inRead More
Religious leaders pledge full cooperation to ensure peaceful observance of Ashura across Pakistan
DNA DERA GHAZI KHAN: Prominent religious scholars and spiritual leaders representing all schools of thought from across Pakistan pledged full mutual cooperation to ensure the peaceful observance of 10th Muharram-ul-Haram (Ashura), announcing that followers of different sects would demonstrate tolerance, mutual respect and solidarity during Friday congregations, mourning processions and religious gatherings. The commitment was made during a meeting organized by the Provincial National Paigham-e-Aman Committee Punjab, in collaboration with the Pakistan Ulema Council Dera Ghazi Khan, as part of nationwide efforts to maintain peace, religious harmony and public orderRead More