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Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
TEHRAN, JUL 4: Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades. Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic as its number one from 1989 until hisRead More
ICCI hosts P3A session to explore new avenues for investment
ISLAMABAD, JUL 4: /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, said that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a globally recognized instrument for accelerating economic growth, infrastructure development and sustainable investment. Addressing a presentation organized under the ICCI Sister Cities Initiative, he observed that Pakistan requires significant investment in transport, energy, urban infrastructure, healthcare, education, housing and municipal services, adding that the PPP model offers an effective mechanism to mobilize private capital, enhance efficiency and support long-term development objectives. Mohammad Awais, Deputy Head Policy, PublicRead More
PHF announces international coaching team to lead national hockey revival
LAHORE, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the selection of an internationally acclaimed high-performance coaching team as part of its comprehensive strategy to revive Pakistan hockey and restore the country’s standing among the world’s leading hockey nations. The Pakistan Hockey Federation has finalized the selection of the following international experts, who will soon join Pakistan’s national hockey coaching ecosystem upon completion of contractual formalities: Mr. Herman Kruis – Overall National Hockey Coaching Advisor and Head Coach Mr. David Dwyer – Fitness & High-PerformanceRead More
PM Shehbaz in Turkiye to discuss bilateral ties, regional security
ANKARA, JUL 3: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Friday on an official visit to Turkiye at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat received the prime minister upon his arrival at the airport. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Dr Yousaf Junaid, and officials from the Turkish foreign ministry were also present. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, are accompanying the premier duringRead More
Peshawar RTO surpasses Rs 62.5 billion revenue target
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar has achieved a landmark success in revenue collection for the fiscal period. Muhammad Taqi Qureshi, Chief Commissioner RTO Peshawar, officially announced that the office has not only met but significantly surpassed its ambitious revenue targets. The RTO Peshawar has recorded a historical collection figure of Rs 62.5 Billion on the national revenue chart. This substantial figure represents a massive achievement, well exceeding the original assigned target of Rs 58 Billion. The performance indicators, verified by the latest BI data,Read More
US supports Pakistan’s right to defend after Islamabad struck terrorists in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, JUL 3: The US State Department has said that Washington “supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks” after Pakistani security forces carried out coordinated ground and aerial operations targeting militant hideouts along border regions with Afghanistan. “The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists,” the US State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks. The statement came after the federal government confirmed that 29 militants were killed in a series of intelligence-led operations and precisionRead More