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NSC extends reporting requirement on Houthi attacks against commercial vessels in Red Sea
By Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Jul 16 (DNA):With Pakistan supporting, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution that extends by six months the requirement for the UN Secretary-General to provide monthly reports on attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against ships in the Red Sea. Adopting resolution 2787 (2025) with a vote of 12 in favour to none against, with 3 abstentions (Algeria, China & Russia), the 15-member Council extended the reporting request as the Houthis — who control a significant portion of Yemen, including the capital city, Sanaa —Read More
Iran’s Pakistan envoy Reza Amiri Moghadam named in FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list
ISLAMABAD/Tehran, JUL 16: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has been named in the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) “most wanted” list over his alleged role in the abduction, detention, and probable death of retired FBI special agent Robert A Levinson and alleged efforts to cover up its responsibility. The US has sought information on Moghadam, who as per the FBI is an official of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security. According to the FBI, Levinson — who retired from the FBI in 1998 and worked asRead More
The poor being pushed to the brink
At this critical juncture, the government must remember that leadership is not judged by how well it protects the powerful, but by how compassionately it supports the powerless. The elite may have influence, but it is the people — the millions who labor quietly every day to keep this country running Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti In a country already reeling from the devastating effects of inflation, unemployment, and persistent economic stagnation, the recent abnormal increase in fuel prices has delivered yet another punishing blow — particularly to Pakistan’s poor andRead More
Delegation from AJOU Motor College, South Korea, visits NUML
ISLAMABAD, JUL 16 /DNA/ – A five-member delegation from AJOU Motor College, Republic of Korea, led by Chairperson Ms. Seo Jung Oak, visited the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) today to explore avenues for academic collaboration and mutual cooperation. The delegation held a meeting with Director General NUML, Brigadier Shahzad Munir, who was accompanied by the Director of NUML International Linkages Office (NILO), Pro-Rector (Research and Strategic Initiatives), Director Academics and Dean Faculty of Computing and Engineering. The visit was facilitated by NILO as part of NUML’s continued effortsRead More
Urgent need to boost exports to stabilize rupee
Pakistan’s economic woes continue to deepen, with one of the most pressing challenges being the widening disparity between the US dollar and the Pakistani rupee. As of recent reports, the dollar is fast approaching an alarming rate of Rs. 350, threatening further economic instability and severely impacting sectors reliant on imported goods. This exchange rate crisis has not only hit the business community hard but has also fueled inflation, making life increasingly difficult for the common man. At the heart of this crisis lies Pakistan’s chronically low export base. DespiteRead More
Rainy Nullah overflows in diplomatic enclave
Heavy rainfall in the federal capital led to severe waterlogging in the upscale Diplomatic Enclave after a critical rainy nullah (stormwater drain) overflowed, inundating roads and compounds of several foreign missions. The worst-hit areas included the French Residence, Dutch Embassy, Malaysian and Italian embassies, as well as the Canadian Club. The flooding caused significant disruption, particularly on the eve of France’s National Day celebrations, forcing visitors to take lengthy detours to avoid submerged roads. The root of the problem traces back to ongoing construction work at Serena Chowk, where overheadRead More