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US–Iran talks in Geneva called off due to Israel
US Vice President called off his trip. The Iranian delegation also refused to attend, citing continued Israeli bombing of Lebanon as the reason for their withdrawal; No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France’s approval, foreign minister says DNA GENEVA – Planned peace talks between the United States and Iran were abruptly canceled after the US Vice President called off his trip. The Iranian delegation also refused to attend, citing continued Israeli bombing of Lebanon as the reason for their withdrawal. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has saidRead More
Pakistan Hockey’s struggles: lessons and the road ahead
A.M.Bhatti Pakistan’s participation in the ongoing FIH Pro League second round has been marked by heavy defeats and sobering realities. The national team, ranked 12th in the world, lost two pool matches against Belgium, conceding a staggering 12 goals, and another against Germany where they let in 6 goals. These results underline the gulf in class between Pakistan and the world’s top hockey nations, but they also highlight deeper structural issues that continue to plague the sport in the country. To be fair, Pakistan’s poor results were not entirely unexpected.Read More
Moroccan star Hakimi to stand trial for rape
News Desk VERSAILLES: A French appeals court on Friday confirmed Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial charged with raping a young woman. In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-De-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her. The Paris Saint-Germain player and captain of the Moroccan national team, whose side are playing their second World Cup match on Friday against Scotland, has consistently denied the allegations.
Tajik president Emomali Rahmon congratulates PM Shehbaz on role in US-Iran peace deal
DNA News Agency Islamabad/Dushanbe, June 18, 2026: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his role in facilitating the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing the development as a significant diplomatic achievement with far-reaching implications for regional and global stability. In a congratulatory message sent to the Pakistani premier, President Rahmon commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his effective mediation efforts that contributed to the successful conclusion of the agreement. “With all due respect, I sincerely congratulate you on your effectiveRead More
Pakistan enters into Horticulture Cooperation with China to transform arid lands
Islamabad, Jun 18 (): Pakistan’s first-ever Joint Laboratory for Desert Agriculture; and Science and Technology Backyard on Desert Horticulture were unveiled through an MOU to turn vast stretches of desert land of Pakistan into productive farmland, China Economic Net reported on Thursday. Bringing together China’s Tarim University in Xinjiang and Pakistan’s Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA) in Multan, the partnership is expected to serve as a platform for technology transfer, scientific research, and farmer training focused on desert agriculture. Dr. Abid Ali, chief scientist on Pakistani side, revealedRead More
RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 Inaugurated in Islamabad
RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 Inaugurated in Islamabad Healthcare Leaders, Diplomats, and Industry Experts Unite to Showcase Innovation and Strengthen Pakistan’s Health Sector The MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026, hosted by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), was inaugurated in Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders from the healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty sectors. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi, CEO DRAP Obaidullah Malik, and Hamed Asghar Khan from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. TheRead More