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UK backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan as “Credible Solution”
RABAT, JUN 1: The United Kingdom “considers Morocco’s autonomy proposal, submitted in 2007 as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute” over the Moroccan Sahara, and “will continue to act bilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support resolution of the conflict”. This position was expressed in a Joint Communiqué signed, Sunday in Rabat, by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lammy, andRead More
Pakistan navy conducts anti-terror drills at key ports nationwide
ISLAMABAD, JUN 1 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a comprehensive two-day exercise focusing on countering sub-conventional and asymmetric threats across all major ports and harbours of Pakistan. The exercises were aimed at validating and refining Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure robust defence of critical maritime infrastructure against evolving asymmetric threats. The exercise involved coordinated operations by PN Fleet units, Pak Marines, SSG (Navy) and Naval Aviation assets. The exercises scenarios were designed to simulate a range of sub-conventional threats including sabotage, infiltration and unconventional attacks, enabling participatingRead More
Pharmacy chain expands to Attock, boosts local economy, jobs
ISLAMABAD, ATTOCK, JUN 1 /DNA/ – President of Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shahid Zaman has stated that the arrival of a renowned brand like Pharmacy & Superstore in Attock will promote business and create employment opportunities. The business community of Attock warmly welcomes this venture and assures full cooperation. He expressed these views while addressing a prestigious ceremony held for the inauguration of a new branch of the Pharmacy & Superstore chain in Attock. Shahid Zaman said that he firmly believes such institutions not only ensure the availabilityRead More
Trump’s New War Doctrine at Shangri-La 2025
By Qamar Bashir At the 2025 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stood before a packed hall and delivered a speech on behalf of Donald Trump that was as much a confession as it was a call to arms. At the outset, Hegseth candidly admitted that the U.S. Army and Defense Forces have lost their luster. Their capability, he declared, is incompatible with the current global security landscape, and the entire system demands a complete overhaul. The U.S. military outlook is bleak, far short of what isRead More
Nawaz leaves for London
LAHORE, Jun 01 (DNA): PML-N chief and former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has left for London on Sunday. Nawaz Sharif left for the old terminal of Allama Iqbal International Airport from Jati Umra. According to PML-N official sources, Nawaz Sharif left Lahore for London by a special plane.His stay in London will last for about two weeks. He will also undergo a routine medical examination. He will also celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in London. His medical examination was scheduled, but he returned home due to tension between Pakistan and India.
Experts call for adoption of legislation to end child marriages in Punjab
LAHORE, JUN 1 /DNA/ – Experts and stakeholders at a high-level consultation organized by the Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA), in collaboration with the Women Development Department (WDD) Punjab on Friday, identified key recommendations to bridge the gap between pro-women legislation and its implementation across the province. The participants reinforced the recommendation to raise awareness at the grassroots level to ensure the effective implementation of existing laws for the collective benefit of society. Key recommendations included the adoption of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025Read More