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UK commits £8m to tackle illegal migration
Welcomes the landmark peace deal between the United States and Iran, acknowledging Pakistan’s pivotal role in brokering the agreement Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The UK has welcomed the landmark peace deal between the United States and Iran, acknowledging Pakistan’s pivotal role in brokering the agreement. On a two‑day ministerial visit to Islamabad, Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, for Pakistan’s leadership in facilitating negotiations. Falconer emphasized the UK’s commitment to supporting stability in theRead More
Pakistan vows zero tolerance for honour killings after spike
KARACHI, JUN 16: /DNA/ – Ministry of Human Rights and UN Women organised a high-level consultative session to discuss the issue of femicide and killing of women in pretext of so-called honour in Karachi partnership with Sindh Human Rights Department and Sindh Commission on Status of women. The initiative has been taken in context of recent surge in cases of honour killings, and Government’s zero tolerance policy on violence Against Women. The consultation brought together representatives from federal and provincial government departments, justice sector institutions, medico-legal services, human rights bodies,Read More
Iran must change behavior before any EU sanctions can be lifted, EU’s von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, JUN 15: Iran must fundamentally change its behavior before any EU sanctions can be lifted, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. “The principle of sanctions is that we need real change on the ground before we can think about lifting them. Sanctions are in place to change behavior. So if behavior is changing credibly and verifiably, then you can lift sanctions,” she said, speaking at a press conference in Evian, France, ahead of the G7 summit.
Saudi Arabia among teams wearing cooling vests at World Cup 2026
DNA JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s footballers are set to use high-tech cooling devices with a pre-frozen gel lining to combat high temperatures during the FIFA World Cup. The Green Falcons kick off their campaign against Uruguay at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to reach 32 C with high humidity. Adidas developed the Climacool system especially for high-temperature environments, using technology derived from that used by Formula 1 drivers. The cooling vest includes a special gel which is frozen before play and which can lower skin temperatureRead More
Saudi Arabia unveils plan for impressive new home of international tennis
RIYADH: /DNA/ – The Qiddiya Investment Company announced on Monday plans for a 33,000-capacity National Tennis Centre — a world-class sports and entertainment landmark that will position Saudi Arabia as a future hub for international tennis, local grassroots participation and year-round community play. Located in Qiddiya City — Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sport and culture — the National Tennis Centre will be the region’s largest tennis complex, built to ATP, WTA and ITF standards across all courts to attract and host some of the world’s most prestigious events, reportedRead More
Sweden smash five past Tunisia in World Cup opener
Sweden become top team of Group F with three points went ahead of Japan and Netherlands DNA NEW YORK: Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia on Sunday. After scraping through to the finals after a dismal qualifying campaign, they responded by scoring five goals in a World Cup match for the first time since 1938 when they defeated Cuba 8-0. Ayari — the son ofRead More