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5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, parts of Punjab and KP
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27: An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude struck Islamabad, and parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with tremors reported in several cities, including Rawalpindi, Lahore and Peshawar. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said that the earthquake originated at a depth of 178 kilometres, with its epicentre located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Strong tremors were reported in KP’s Shangla, Buner, Swat, and surrounding localities, while residents in Mardan, Charsadda, and nearby areas also felt the earthquake. The tremors were also felt in Swabi, Kohat, Karak,Read More
PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Pakistan Navy, regional peace
KARACHI, Jun 27 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to strengthen the Pakistan Navy, safeguard the country’s maritime frontiers and continue promoting peace and stability in the region. He addressed the passing-out parade of the 125th Midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy PNS Rahbar. Speaking as the chief guest at the ceremony, the prime minister said Pakistan’s armed forces had once again demonstrated professionalism, courage and operational readiness in the face of evolving security challenges. He saidRead More
D-8 Secy-General hails MSMEs as engines of growth on UN day
ISTANBUL, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) issued a powerful call to action today on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day, recognizing the sector as the “backbone of sustainable growth” and unveiling a new Secretariat initiative to pivot the bloc toward high-value, sustainable services. In a statement commemorating #MSMEDay, the Secretary-General highlighted the staggering global footprint of MSMEs, which account for nearly 90% of businesses and 70% of global employment. Within the D-8’s vast demographic landscape—home to 1.28 billion people—these enterprises are positioned as criticalRead More
PM attends 125th Midshipmen commissioning parade at Karachi
KARACHI, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Commissioning Parade of 125ᵗʰ Midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course was held at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, marking the passing out of 123 Midshipmen and 30 SSC Cadets including Midshipmen from Bahrain, Iraq and Djibouti. Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Addressing the parade, Chief Guest felicitated commissioning officers and their families. He also appreciated Pakistan NavalRead More
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MIAMI, FL, JUN 27 /DNA/ – – The road to the biggest prize in world football is officially mapped out. With the group stage concluding, FIFA has confirmed the full schedule for the 2026 World Cup knockout phase, a 32-match single-elimination gauntlet that will crisscross North America from June 28 to July 19, culminating in the Final on July 19. The tournament promises a month of high-stakes drama, with the Round of 32 kicking off the action and featuring several blockbuster ties already confirmed. EARLY ROUND FIRECRACKERS The opening salvo ofRead More
FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League: India’s attacking masterclass sinks Pakistan by six-goal margin in London
LONDON, JUN 27 /DNA/ – In a staggering display of attacking hockey, India routed arch-rivals Pakistan 7-1 at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre in London on Friday, completing a double over their neighbours and condemning Pakistan to the bottom of the FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League standings. The win, which follows India’s narrow 4-3 victory in their first meeting of the tournament, was a statement of intent from the reigning Asian champions. After a cagey opening, Pakistan briefly stunned the crowd when Abu Bakar Mahmood found the netRead More