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Ishaq Dar, Swiss FM express hope for US-Iran stability
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Saturday, spoke with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. Welcoming the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran, they expressed hope that ongoing efforts would soon contribute to peace and stability in the region, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact.=DNA ==============
PM says Iran–US peace deal nears finalization within 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, said that Pakistan was close to a peace deal between Iran and the United States, as its finalization was likely within the next 24 hours. Expressing confidence, the prime minister described the development as a historic milestone that would lay a strong foundation for lasting peace and stability across the region. On his X handle, the prime minister posted, “We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan isRead More
FIFA World Cup 2026 — US’ win over Paraguay was built on team togetherness, not individual effort: Pochettino
MEXICO CITY, JUN 13: U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters his team’s 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener was the result of a team-first approach rather than the efforts of individual players. It was the first time the U.S. had scored four goals in a World Cup match, with two of those belonging to forward Folarin Balogun, who became the first U.S. player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament. However, despite excellent performances from the likes of Balogun, Christian Pulisic andRead More
Khaqan Waheed rejects federal budget as deceptive play of words
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13 /DNA/ – (Staff Reporter) — The head of Pakistan Awami Quwat Party and Chairman of Rawal General & Dental Hospital and Rawal Foundation, Khawaja Khaqan Waheed, has completely rejected the recent federal budget, calling it “nothing more than a deceptive play of words” with no relief for the common man. While speaking to a group of journalists, Khawaja Khaqan Waheed said that the budget contains no policies or reforms capable of changing the lives of ordinary citizens. He stated that the 85% of the population living inRead More
Four ring leaders among 21 India-backed terrorists killed in KP IBOs: ISPR
RAWALPINID, JUN 13: Security forces neutralised 21 India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists, including four ring leaders, in the Miran Shah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district over the past 72 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. In a statement, the military’s media wing said that security forces engaged multiple terrorist locations in Miran Shah and its surroundings in North Waziristan in continuation of a series of intelligence-based operations in the district. It added that following fierce exchanges of fire, 21 more militants, including four terrorist ring leadersRead More
‘Charter of democracy’: PM Shehbaz once again invites opposition for dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again invited the opposition to sit together for “Charter of Economy and a Charter of Democracy,” stressing that national unity and Pakistan’s interests must remain above political differences. “I have said more than once that we should move towards a Charter of Economy and a Charter of Democracy,” the premier said while addressing a National Assembly session a day after the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 was proposed. He reiterated his invitation to the opposition, saying ensuring equal development across allRead More