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National Day of Italy celebrated
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – A grand ceremony was held in the federal capital to celebrate the National Day of Italy, bringing together Pakistan’s top political leadership and diplomatic corps. The event showcased the strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and the European nation. The chief guest, Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervez Malik, joined Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin in a traditional cake-cutting ceremony. They were flanked by a high-profile gathering of constitutional figures, including Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Defence Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif, Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi,Read More
Rubio: Iran open to nuclear talks, but no sanctions relief for Hormuz move
DNA WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran has shown a willingness to discuss aspects of its nuclear programme that it had previously refused to negotiate, signaling a potential opening for future diplomacy. However, Rubio stressed that Washington has not offered sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran merely reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking before lawmakers, Rubio said any easing of sanctions would depend on substantive progress regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, including discussions over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. He emphasized that reopening the strategic waterway isRead More
Inglis, Green power Australia to 231/9 against Pakistan in 2nd ODI
LAHORE, JUN 2: Australia posted a 232-run target against Pakistan, powered by Josh Inglis and Cameron Green’s fifties, in the second ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s decision to field first paid dividends as the visitors could accumulate 231/9 in their 50 overs despite half-centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green. Australia got off to a dismal start to their innings as Pakistan captain Shaheen cleaned up their left-handed opener Alex Carey (zero) on the first delivery of the innings. Carrey’s dismissal on theRead More
Iran military sites ‘completely hidden,’ can sustain production, senior IRGC general boasts
TEHRAN, JUN 2: Iran’s military industries are operating and completely hidden, Brigadier General Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior Iranian military commander, was quoted as saying on June 2. The report appeared on Fars News and also on other outlets. It was also quoted in Iraq’s Shafaq media. Asadi said in an interview with an Iranian website that Tehran has repeatedly emphasized that it “has not yet revealed all of its winning cards.” This indicates “that Iran possesses other cards and capabilities that can be used when necessary to confront anyRead More
COMSATS University launches major reform agenda, AI-driven learning model
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02: Rector of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar Tuesday announced a wide-ranging institutional reform agenda aimed at transforming the university into a digitally empowered, AI-enabled and globally competitive higher education institution, while emphasizing improved governance, academic excellence and enhanced student experience. The announcement came during the first meeting of the Conference of Campus Directors, held at CUI under the chairmanship of the Rector, bringing together the leadership of all constituent campuses as part of the university’s strategic transformation drive. In his inaugural address, Prof. Dr.Read More
DPM Dar, Kuwait’s FM Sheikh Jarrah discuss evolving regional, int’l developments
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss evolving regional and international developments. During the interaction, FM Sheikh Jarrah appreciated Pakistan’s continued mediatory role and its efforts to facilitate engagement between the United States and Iran, commending its constructive contribution to regional peace and security, a DPM’s Office news release said. The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting diplomacy and sustained engagement as the preferred path to lasting peace andRead More