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PRBC signs the Royal Thai Consulate’s Book of Condolence standing with Thailand in mourning
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of the Pakistan–Romania Business Council (PRBC), Atif Farooqi and Chairman of PRBC, Sohail Shamim Firpo signed the ‘Book of Condolence’ at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi to express profound sorrow over the passing of Her Royal Highness, Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati of the Kingdom of Thailand. During a brief visit at the Consulate-General, Farooqi and Firpo conveyed their deepest condolences to the Royal Family of Thailand and to the people of the Kingdom of Thailand. They paid tribute to Her Royal Highness’sRead More
Khurram Shehzad says Iran–U.S. talks cement Pakistan’s status
ISLAMABAD, 24 JUN (DNA) — Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said on Wednesday that the Iran–U.S. talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding reflect Pakistan’s leadership role in promoting regional peace, reviving global peace efforts, strengthening trade ties, encouraging investment, supporting economic expansion, improve fiscal discipline for long-term national and regional gains. While speaking exclusively to private news channel , he praised Pakistan’s foreign policy for its active role in reviving global peace and advancing diplomatic engagement across regions. He said Pakistan is moving forward with a clear focus onRead More
Pakistan to save $3.2B through shift from imported coal to Thar coal
ISLAMABAD, 24 JUN (DNA) — Pakistan expects to save more than $3.2 billion over the next 26 years by converting the Jamshoro Unit-1 power plant from imported coal to locally mined Thar lignite, according to a feasibility study presented to the Ministry of Energy. The study found the project is technically feasible, economically beneficial and environmentally manageable, Gwadar Pro reported. As per an official statement, the conversion would generate an estimated $2.1 billion in foreign exchange savings by reducing reliance on imported fuel. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed KhanRead More
Iran claims deal to end Mideast war ‘declaration of US defeat’
TEHRAN, JUN 24: The deal between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war is “America’s declaration of defeat,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team, said on Wednesday. “The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation,” Ghalibaf said, referring to the text finalized through Pakistani mediation. “That is why, the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding became a declaration of America’s defeat,” he said, adding that security inRead More
Outstanding Hajj arrangements awards; a recognition of country’s strenuous efforts: PM
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, said the global recognition of Hajj 2026 arrangements achieved through the continuous efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, was a source of pride for the entire nation. During a meeting with the organizers of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and winners of private Hajj 2026, the prime minister observed that service, hard work and integrity were the qualities that made nations great. During a briefing, the prime minister was apprised that the government of KingdomRead More
D-8 Chief: Women indispensable to global peace, progress
ISTANBUL, JUN 24 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), Isiaka Abdulkadir Imam, issued a powerful statement today commemorating the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, lauding the “exceptional contributions” of female diplomats across the member states and calling for accelerated institutional support to ensure their full participation in global affairs. In a message released from the D-8 headquarters, the Secretary-General emphasized that in an era defined by “complex, multifaceted challenges,” nations cannot afford to exclude half of their talent pool. He noted that acrossRead More