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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
Libyan Deputy Commander meets Field Marshal Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration were discussed. Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties and expanding cooperation in areas ofRead More
Trusted partners can help Pakistan deal with militancy, terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: /DNA/ – There is no let-up in attacks in parts of Pakistan, and according to officials, year 2025 saw a series of major attacks particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan. The most high-profile were the suicide bombings in the city of Islamabad, near a court’s building, and in a mosque in a suburb of the capital, which took the lives over nearly 50 people and wounded about 170 others. Almost all slain people were civilians. In addition, in February, a coordinated attack on several settlements in theRead More
Herbalist stresses hydration, healthy lifestyle as key shields against ‘Kidney Failure’
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Renowned herbalist Dr. Agha Abdul Ghafar on Wednesday said that low water intake, diabetes and high blood pressure are major causes of kidney failure, advising people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, drink adequate water and undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent the disease. While speaking to a local media outlet, Herbalist Dr. Agha Abdul Ghafar highlighted the growing concerns related to kidney health and advised people to take preventive measures through better daily habits, adding that ignoring basic health needsRead More
Govt committed to transforming Islamabad into a modern capital
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: /DNA/ – Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that the government is undertaking unprecedented measures to transform Islamabad into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive capital city. He stated that major infrastructure interventions are being implemented to address longstanding challenges in water supply, waste management, traffic flow, security, hospitality, and urban services, laying the foundation for the city’s needs over the next 40 to 50 years. Addressing a well-attended session at ICCI, Talal Chaudhry observed that despite being the federal capital, Islamabad lacks severalRead More