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French ambassador awards Francophonie Talents winner in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, presented the award to the winner of the Francophonie Talents competition during a ceremony held in the capital. The event, which celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity, brought together members of the diplomatic community and cultural enthusiasts. The ambassadors of Romania and Belgium were also present on the occasion, standing alongside the French envoy as he handed over the prize to the recipient. Their presence underscored a spirit of diplomatic camaraderie and shared commitment to promoting the FrenchRead More
Brazil and Morocco share the spoils in World Cup clash
DNA RIYADH: One of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage came to a close with neither side able to find a winner. Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at the MetLife Stadium, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior canceling each other out in the first half. But the frantic opening period left much to be desired in the second. Morocco kicked off the Mohamed Ouahbi era at a blistering pace. For long spells of the openingRead More
APNS Federal Committee demands fair distribution of advertisements
The participants urged the need for fixing meetings with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Secretary Information and the Principal Information Officer to force them to resolve these issues ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 /DNA/ – A meeting of the Federal Committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) was held at Ali Akbar House, Islamabad, chaired by the Committee Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer, Mr. Faisal Zahid Malik. The meeting reviewed in detail the issues facing the newspaper industry. Participants expressed grave concern that the newspaper industry is currentlyRead More
Qatari delegation in Tehran for Middle East war talks: Iran media
TEHRAN, JUN 14: A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of the mediation process to end the months-long war between Iran and the United States, Iranian media said. Iran’s ISNA news agency reported that an adviser to Qatar’s foreign minister had been dispatched to the Islamic Republic, while another Iranian news agency Tasnim said the purpose of the visit was to “go over the latest developments regarding the diplomatic process.”
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet on June 15 for Muharram moon sighting
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene on June 15 to sight the Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH moon and determine the beginning of the new Islamic year. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will chair the meeting at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, according to an official announcement. The committee will review moon-sighting testimonies received from across the country before making an official announcement. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that there were no chances of moon sighting on June 15, as the interval betweenRead More
Trump says Iran deal to be signed tomorrow, Hormuz to open ‘immediately after’
WASHINGTON, JUN 13: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a deal with Iran is set to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will immediately open following the signing, according to a Truth Social post. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” wrote Trump. Trump emphasized that the deal was significantly different than that of the Obama administration, which he described as “an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon,Read More