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FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco, to launch at FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico City, JUN 7: As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins next week, FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco – a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament. Groundbreaking data-driven player ranking system set to debut at global showpiece, with standings featuring top 100 performers to be updated after every match. Objective scores to assess outfield players’ performance across attacking, creativity and defending, with goalkeepers to be evaluated in two categories. This initiativeRead More
Tehran-Islamabad ties strengthen amid high-level talks
Lebanon crisis deepens as Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates Centreline Report TEHRAN: Regional diplomacy in the Middle East and South Asia is experiencing notable developments, with Pakistan and Iran engaging in high-level exchanges while Lebanon continues to suffer from ongoing conflict. In Tehran, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which Naqvi submitted a special letter addressed to Iran’s Supreme Leader. This gesture underscores Islamabad’s intent to strengthen ties with Tehran at a time when regional cooperation is increasingly vital. The meeting also included discussionsRead More
Crackdown on quackery in Murree, illegal clinics sealed
RAWALPINDI, Jun 07 (DNA): District administration in Murree has intensified a crackdown against quackery, sealing multiple illegal clinics and initiating legal action against those involved, officials said on Sunday. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Deputy District Health Officer Dr. Maryam Ali Abbasi, health teams conducted raids in various areas including Ghora Gali, Mall Road Bazaar, Kunda Bazaar, Manga and Jhika Gali. During the drive, several facilities providing medical services without licences and legal authorisation were identified and sealed on the spot. Challans against the responsible individualsRead More
AJK govt fulfills 24 out of 44 JAAC demands, 16 in process: Progress report
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (DNA): The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has achieved significant progress in implementing its agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), successfully completing 24 out of 44 total demands. According to a progress report released on Sunday, an additional 16 demands are partially completed or under active process, while only four face an impasse or have been deemed not feasible. The report outlines massive governance and relief breakthroughs alongside critical challenges, where remaining political demands are being considered as an attempt to disruptRead More
Allottees announce protests against housing authority
Green Enclave, Sector G 14/1, Bara Kahu delayed due to alleged nonchalance of the FGEHA DNA ISLAMABAD: Allottees of the long-stalled Green Enclave-I housing scheme of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) announced a protest movement over continued delays in development work and non-delivery of possession of plots. The announcement was made during a consultative meeting held at Yasmin Garden, where more than 100 allottees and plot owners gathered to review the situation of the housing project, which has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years. Participants recalled that theRead More
Protesters again block Pak-Afghan Highway over unimplemented Jirga decisions
PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (DNA): Protesting transporters have once again blocked the Pak-Afghan Highway in Zakha Khel Takia area of Khyber District, disrupting cross-border movement and trade activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to the district administration on Sunday, the highway had been reopened a day earlier following a tribal jirga. However, protesters claim that key agreements reached during the jirga have not yet been implemented, prompting them to resume their protest. The transporters stated that the highway will remain closed until their demands are accepted and all decisions made duringRead More

