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King Charles to reveal tax details
News Desk LONDON: Britain’s King Charles will tell the public for the first time on Thursday how much tax he pays as monarch, a royal spokesperson said on Sunday, as Buckingham Palace seeks to be more accountable and transparent. By law, Charles is not obliged to pay income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax on what he received from Queen Elizabeth, but Charles has voluntarily agreed to pay income tax and capital gains tax when he sells private assets. Details will come as part of annual royal accounts dueRead More
CASS Lahore Seminar explores water as a weapon in modern-day conflict
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 (DNA): The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) Lahore organised a seminar titled, “Water as a Weapon in Modern-day Conflict: From International Treaties to Maritime Chokepoints,” on 18 June 2026. As an independent think tank, CASS Lahore organises academic events for scholars and practitioners interested in national security in its wider context. The event was attended by academics, intellectuals, and domain experts. Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad, Director National Security at CASS Lahore, delivered the opening address. Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters on Hydro-Strategy and IWT Syed Muhammad Mehar AliRead More
ICT admin acts against illegal LPG use; 9 shopkeepers detained
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: The Islamabad district administration has stepped up action against the illegal use of LPG cylinders in weekly markets, with nine shopkeepers taken into custody during an operation at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar. The move is part of efforts to enforce a ban on LPG cylinder use in public market areas and improve safety arrangements for visitors and vendors, said the spokesman of ICT administration here. The district administration announced that the use of LPG cylinders has been prohibited in Sunday bazaars across the federal capital. Officials saidRead More
24 people detained, 5 premises sealed as ICT admin steps up dengue enforcement drive
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: The Islamabad district administration has intensified its anti-dengue campaign, detaining 24 individuals and sealing five premises during operations carried out across different sectors of the federal capital. The action was taken against violations of dengue prevention regulations as authorities continue efforts to keep the city protected from the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. According to the district administration on Sunday, daily inspections and enforcement activities are being conducted to identify and remove conditions that can lead to mosquito breeding. Teams have been directed to take action againstRead More
Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi, and Türkiye forge unity under R4 Framework in Cairo meeting
CAIRO, JUN 21 /DNA/ – In a significant development for regional diplomacy, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar joined a high-level joint delegation to call on His Excellency Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Cairo today. The delegation included Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting underscored the growingRead More
Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war
WASHINGTON, JUN 21: Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Iran emerged stronger from the Middle East war and its subsequent deal with the United States, a poll released on Sunday found. The poll of 3,644 respondents, conducted between June 17 and 20 by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with the Agam Institute, paints a stark picture of public sentiment following the US-Iran deal. Of those surveyed, 92.1 percent said Iran had won or gained more from the conflict, while 82.9 percent felt that Israel’s long-term security had been weakened. TheRead More