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Banned JAAC leader Shaukat Mir arrested

Banned JAAC leader Shaukat Mir arrested

Mir and his associate moved to undisclosed location, says DC Munir Qureshi DNA DHIRKOT: Central leader of the banned Jammu Kashmir Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Shaukat Nawaz Mir, was arrested along with an associate in Dhirkot, Muzaffarabad Deputy Commissioner Munir Qureshi said on Tuesday. The DC said Mir was arrested by police and security personnel from the Hail Sarang area. He added that Mir and his associate have subsequently been moved to an undisclosed location. It is noteworthy to mention here that the AJK government had imposed a ban onRead More


At least 14 children die as tuition centre roof collapses

At least 14 children die as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz takes notice of the incident, seeks report from relevant authorities Bureau Report LAHORE: At least 14 children were killed while several others received injuries after the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in Lahore’s Kahna area on Tuesday, officials said. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir said that 19 children were brought to Kahna Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital following the incident. The minister confirmed that 14 children had died in the collapse. “After receiving initial medical treatment, two children were discharged, while four others remain in hospital,”Read More


Pakistan-ASEAN Youth Initiative boosts regional cooperation

Pakistan-ASEAN Youth Initiative boosts regional cooperation

ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – The International Institute for Regional and International Studies (IIRIS) collaboration with Indonesia Embassy Islamabad, successfully organized the Pakistan–ASEAN Youth Initiative 2026 under the theme “Strengthening Pakistan–ASEAN Relations through Youth Engagement and Cross-Cultural Cooperation for a Shared Future.” The event brought together ambassadors, diplomats, scholars, researchers, students, media representatives, and youth leaders from Pakistan and ASEAN member states to promote regional understanding, academic collaboration, economic connectivity, and cultural diplomacy. In his welcome remarks, Shafiqat Rasool, President of IIRIS, warmly welcomed distinguished ambassadors, diplomats, representatives of ASEANRead More


Pakistan can become a global mountaineering hub: Nirmal

Pakistan can become a global mountaineering hub: Nirmal

Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has all the ingredients to emerge as one of the world’s leading mountaineering destinations, but it needs greater public awareness, government support and investment in local communities, according to legendary Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja. Purja shared his views during an exclusive interaction with Islamabad POST/DNA on the sidelines of a dinner hosted in his honour by Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, in Islamabad. Members of the mountaineering community and distinguished guests attended the reception celebrating the close friendship between Nepal and Pakistan throughRead More


At least 14 children die as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore

At least 14 children die as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore

LAHORE: At least 14 children were killed and five others injured after the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in Lahore’s Kahna area on Tuesday, officials said. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir said that 19 children were brought to Kahna Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital following the incident. The minister confirmed that 14 children had died in the collapse. “After receiving initial medical treatment, two children were discharged, while four others remain in hospital,” he said, adding that all four are out of danger. The provincial health minister described theRead More


SBP unveils new official website effective July 1

SBP unveils new official website effective July 1

ISLAMABAD, JUN 30 /DNA/ – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned official website, which will go live on Wednesday July 1, 2026, and will be accessible to all stakeholders at www.sbp.org.pk. The revamped website will provide a faster, easier and user-friendly digital experience for citizens, businesses, financial institutions, researchers, journalists and other stakeholders. Designed as a modern, secure and inclusive digital platform, the new website will provide easier access to SBP’s information. Its launch marks an important milestone in SBP’s digitalRead More