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Tehran resists Trump’s timeline
The Israel Defense Forces launched targeted, precise missile strikes on the Dahiyeh neighborhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs Centreline Report TEHRAN: A high-stakes diplomatic race between Washington and Tehran has collided with a dangerous spike in regional violence. Even as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for an immediate signing of a new Middle East framework agreement, Iranian state media reports that Tehran is slow-walking the process—accusing Trump of seeking personal mileage to celebrate his 80th birthday today, June 14, while Israeli airstrikes rock the Lebanese capital. A major diplomatic showdown isRead More
The Strategic Legacy Written in Shusha
Farid Mustafayev History does not merely explain the past; it also outlines the contours of the future. Documents signed between states often appear to be diplomatic formalities, yet there are some agreements whose significance transcends legal frameworks and becomes part of a nation’s strategic destiny. The Shusha Declaration is one such document. When I reflect on this event, I do not view it simply as an agreement signed between two states. Rather, I see it as an expression of political will distilled from a long and shared historical memory. ThereRead More
Amb. Sukotjo talks to Islamabad POST: Indonesia-Pak relations move toward Concrete outcomes
Amb. Sukotjo talks to Islamabad POST: Indonesia-Pak relations move toward Concrete outcomes Ansar M Bhatti / DNA ISLAMABAD: In an exclusive conversation with Daily Islamabad POST, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan H.E. Chandra W. Sukotjo highlighted the growing depth of bilateral cooperation across education, investment, regional policy, and tourism. Speaking on academic exchanges, he explained that the Indonesian government annually offers the KNB Scholarship (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang), which promotes international cooperation by enabling students from developing countries to pursue higher education in Indonesia. Pakistan is currently the largest recipient,Read More
Unrest amongst tobacco growers, government need to play a role
Shamim Shahid No one can neglect the fact that tobacco is considered a key factor of agriculture and agriculture based economy of the country. Almost of Peshawar Valley along with adjacent districts of Buner, Mansehra, Swat and several other parts and parcels throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are known for production of quality tobacco crops. All these regions are known for production of both Virginia and barley tobacco leaves. And beside others, almost cigarette manufacturing factories and industries are also exists in this region, thus tobacco is considered major revenue source forRead More
French ambassador awards Francophonie Talents winner in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, presented the award to the winner of the Francophonie Talents competition during a ceremony held in the capital. The event, which celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity, brought together members of the diplomatic community and cultural enthusiasts. The ambassadors of Romania and Belgium were also present on the occasion, standing alongside the French envoy as he handed over the prize to the recipient. Their presence underscored a spirit of diplomatic camaraderie and shared commitment to promoting the FrenchRead More
Brazil and Morocco share the spoils in World Cup clash
DNA RIYADH: One of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage came to a close with neither side able to find a winner. Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at the MetLife Stadium, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior canceling each other out in the first half. But the frantic opening period left much to be desired in the second. Morocco kicked off the Mohamed Ouahbi era at a blistering pace. For long spells of the openingRead More