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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
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