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Nawaz, Aseefa enter GB campaign ahead of June 7 polls
GILGIT, JUN 2: Political activity in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) reached its peak ahead of the June 7 elections for 24 Assembly seats, as senior leaders of major parties arrived in the region to campaign. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif reached Gilgit on a short visit, while PPP leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari arrived in Skardu to address an election rally in constituency GBA-7. Elections for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly are scheduled to be held on June 7, with major political parties stepping up their campaigns across the region.Read More
IWCCI calls for dedicated financing for women-led enterprises
ISLAMABAD, JUN 2 /DNA/ – With the federal budget for 2026-27 due to be presented in the National Assembly shortly, Samina Fazil, founder president of the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI), is urging the government to treat women entrepreneurs as an economic asset rather than a welfare category, warning that years of policy commitments have produced little practical change, damaging the economy. Women remain significantly underrepresented in business. State Bank of Pakistan data shows women own only about eight percent of the country’s more than five millionRead More
France seizes oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate
DNA BREST, France: President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France had detained a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, with the Kremlin comparing the latest seizure aimed at tackling Moscow’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet to “international piracy.” Since September, France has boarded three other ships believed to belong to the shadow fleet, used by Russia to circumvent Western sanctions on its fossil fuel exports imposed over the Kremlin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners,Read More
NA Committee reviews migration, diplomatic affairs
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1:The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs met at Parliament House here Monday with Hina Rabbani Khar, MNA, in the chair to deliberate upon a wide-ranging agenda concerning migration issues, diplomatic affairs, institutional reforms within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and matters relating to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. A detailed briefing was presented regarding the special regularization scheme for undocumented migrants, including Pakistani nationals residing in Spain. The Committee termed the initiative a significant opportunity for Pakistanis already residing and working in Spain and underscoredRead More
DPM, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Monday received a telephone call from Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty and discussed the latest developments in the region. They emphasized the need for sustained diplomatic engagement to promote peace and stability, particularly at this stage. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact.
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He also highlighted ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel and the Israeli government’s reported orders for potential strikes in parts of Beirut, describing these actions as destabilizing and contrary to international norms Fiaz Chaudhry ISLAMABAD, JUN 1 /DNA/ – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a detailed conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation and matters of mutual concern. During the call, FM Araghchi expressed deep concern over recent developments, including U.S. violations and attacks on Iranian installations, which he said hadRead More