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Four-way talks on US-Iran peace begin in Switzerland, urgent session on Hezbollah added to agenda
BERN, JUN 21: A quadrilateral meeting between Iran, the United States, Qatar, and Pakistan will be held at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson told Iranian state media. US Vice President JD Vance and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met on the sidelines of Buergenstock as the meetings were set to start. In the sideline meeting, Vance refused to answer a reporter’s question about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A reporter asked Vance what his message would be to Netanyahu at the startRead More
John Mearsheimer and Contemporary Global Politics
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The return of great-power competition has become one of the defining features of contemporary international politics. From the battlefields of Ukraine to the contested waters of the South China Sea and the strategic tensions surrounding Taiwan, the world is witnessing a renewed struggle among major powers. For many scholars and policymakers seeking to understand these developments, the work of John J. Mearsheimer offers a compelling framework. His influential theory of offensive realism, most notably articulated in his book The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, provides aRead More
PIA enhances Beijing route services
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (DNA): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced enhanced travel facilities on its Beijing route, significantly increasing free baggage allowances and improving connectivity options for passengers traveling between Pakistan and China. Under the revised policy, Economy Class passengers will now be allowed 50 kilograms of free baggage, up from 40 kilograms, while Executive Economy passengers will benefit from an increased allowance of 60 kilograms, up from 50 kilograms. The airline said the move aims to offer one of the most competitive baggage provisions in the market, providing greaterRead More
Envoys show keen interest in RCCI medHealth & beauty Expo 2026
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) continued to strengthen Pakistan’s international engagement in the healthcare and wellness sectors as the RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 received high-level diplomatic visits from Türkiye and Sri Lanka. His Excellency Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan, and Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, visited the Expo and were warmly welcomed by RCCI President Usman Shaukat and members of the chamber leadership. The dignitaries toured the exhibition, visited various stalls, interactedRead More
Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is targeting the training and deployment of 300,000 to 400,000 workers for projects linked to the FIFA World Cup 2034 as part of a broader strategy to expand overseas employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s position in international labour markets. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, workforce planning is being aligned with anticipated demand arising from the FIFA World Cup 2034, with trained Pakistani workers expected to support infrastructure development, aviation, tourism and related service sectors between 2026 and 2034. The initiative forms part ofRead More
Has Iran Become Stronger, or Did It Simply Survive?
Alishba Bugti – Plus Point One of history’s most interesting principles is that a nation’s true strength is not measured on the battlefield, but in the aftermath of war. Empires may be built with cannons and missiles, but they endure through institutions, economic stability, and a compelling national narrative. That is why, whenever a major conflict erupts in the Middle East, the real question is not who fired more missiles, but which state emerged with greater political, diplomatic, military, and psychological influence. The same question is now being asked aboutRead More