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Nathiagali-Ayubia becomes summer wonderland for tourists
By Fakhar-e-Alam NATHIAGALI, Jun 28 (APP/DNA):The emerald hills of Nathiagali and Ayubia came alive as the recent pre-monsoon showers, drifting clouds, and bursts of sunshine transformed the scenic mountain resorts into a breathtaking summer paradise that attracted thousands of tourists seeking relief from the sweltering heat of the plains on Sunday. Nature appeared to paint its own masterpiece across the Galiyat region of Abbottabad, where sunshine-clouds interplay takes tourists over the moon. The pre-monsoon rain swept through the towering Himalayan foothills before giving way to bright sunshine, creating spectacular rainbowsRead More
Pak hockey team captain UK visa rejected due to previous dubious record
ISLAMABAD, JUN 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s hockey team suffered a major blow ahead of the FIH Pro League matches in London after captain Ammad Shakil Butt was denied a UK visa. The refusal sparked controversy and raised questions about the Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) handling of player documentation and international commitments. According to sources, Butt’s visa application was rejected due to his previous immigration record in the United Kingdom. Reports suggest that during his stint with a local club in England in 2022–23, he overstayed his permitted duration of stay.Read More
Police register FIR in valuables snatching case
ISLAMABAD, JUN 28 /DNA/ – Islamabad’s fragile security situation was once again laid bare when a senior journalist was robbed at gunpoint in Sector G‑11 during the early hours of June 26. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m., barely 500 meters from the Ramna police station, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in the capital city. According to the FIR, the robbers intercepted the journalist near G‑11 and fled directly toward Mehrabadi, a notorious settlement adjacent to the sector. Residents describe Mehrabadi, part of the larger katchiRead More
Pakistan hockey team finishes FIH Pro League without single win in sixteen matches
LONDON, JUN 27 /DNA/ – In a campaign that will go down as one of the darkest chapters in the country’s sporting history, the Pakistan national hockey team has concluded its FIH Pro League season with a completely winless record, suffering defeats in all 16 of its matches. The dismal run culminated in a humiliating 7-0 thrashing at the hands of England in their final outing, a result that encapsulated the team’s defensive frailties and lack of competitive edge against the world’s best sides. Statistics from the tournament paint aRead More
Israel will use ‘force’ against Iran if it prevents Lebanon deal implementation: Katz
WASHINGTON, JUN 27: Israeli defense minister vowed on Saturday to respond with “great force” if Iran attacked Israel in an attempt to prevent the implementation of an agreement with Lebanon aimed at securing peace between the two countries. “If Iran tries to attack Israel to prevent the implementation of the agreement, we will act against it with great force,” Israel Katz said in a video statement, adding that the agreement with Lebanon had dealt a “strategic blow to the Iranian axis.”
Intense firing, explosion reported near Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar
KARACHI: Intense firing accompanied by an explosion was reported near Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6 on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from police and other law enforcement agencies. Police said personnel from various law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the area after reports of the incident emerged. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has sought a detailed report from the Sindh IGP and Karachi AIG following the incident reported near Mosmiyat Chowrangi, a spokesperson for the Sindh CM said. Following the incident, the road leading from Mosmiyat Chowrangi towards Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6Read More