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FIA offloads Spain-bound passenger
ISLAMABAD, Jun 05 (DNA): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration authorities at Islamabad International Airport offloaded a passenger attempting to travel to Spain on a suspected tampered Portuguese residence card. An official told on Friday that passenger Gul Fam Khan, son of Aman-ul-Haq and a resident of Sialkot, was travelling to Spain on flight QR-633 when he was intercepted during immigration clearance. The official said scrutiny of travel documents revealed that the expiry date on the Portuguese residence card had allegedly been altered. During initial interrogation, the passenger disclosed that heRead More
Malaysian PM faces test of public support
News Desk KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition will face a test of its public support amid signs of internal tensions after two states this week called snap elections, as speculation mounts over an early national poll. Two of Anwar’s national coalition partners lead the governments in Negeri Sembilan and Johor, where the state assemblies were dissolved on Friday and Monday, respectively, with elections to be held within 60 days. While the state polls will not directly impact Anwar’s majority in the national parliament, any significant lossesRead More
First meeting of D-8 energy ministers adopts “Baku Declaration on Energy Cooperation”
BAKU, JUN 3 /DNA/ – The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) marked a significant milestone with the successful convening of the First Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of D-8 Member States in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on 1 June 2026. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan on the sidelines of Baku Energy Week, the Ministerial Meeting brought together Ministers and senior representatives from D-8 Member Countries under the theme “Enhancing Cooperation in Sectors of Hydrocarbon, Energy Transition and Energy Connectivity.” Chaired by H.E. Parviz Shahbazov, MinisterRead More
Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
WASHINGTON, JUN 3: US President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Rubio, teaming up for a 2028 presidential run, would be unbeatable. Both men are seen as contenders for the 2028 Republican nomination, and Rubio’s recent turn at the White House podium drew praise from Republicans and even some Democrats who noted his smooth performance, which included quips and a 1990s hip-hop reference to describe Iran’s negotiating position. “I would think that JD and Marco asRead More
PHF launches nationwide School Hockey Uplift Plan to revive national game
ISLAMABAD, JUN 3: In a major initiative aimed at reviving the country’s national game, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), has launched a nationwide “School Hockey Uplift Plan” to promote hockey at the grassroots level. According to a PHF statement issued on Wednesday, the year-long programme envisages the provision of complete and modern hockey equipment to 1,000 schools across the country during its first phase. The initiative is being implemented on an urgent basis with financialRead More
Govt to present budget on June 10
Mehtab Pirzada ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 will be presented on June 10, as the government works to build consensus among allies on proposals. The finance minister said that the government’s discussions with coalition partners were positive, adding that another meeting was scheduled by the end of the ongoing week. He reiterated that the government must move forward in coordination with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), coalition partners and other stakeholders, while improving tax collection through enforcement and wideningRead More