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Dawn - 12:25 Jun 28, 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as the countries traded attacks and accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire in the region. Araghchi’s warning came after the US military said it carried out new strikes on early Sunday on multiple targets in Iran, in response to a fresh attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responded by launching strikes against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered interim peace deal aimed at ending a war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global energy markets. “Any attempt to adopt new or separate arrangements compared to what is underway by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will only lead to more complicated situations and delays in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and w... -
Dawn - 12:05 Jun 28, 2026
Bangladesh’s fugitive former leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to her country “this year”, according to an interview published on Sunday, months after she was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. Hasina, 78, fled to neighbouring India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ended her 15-year, iron-fisted rule. She has not been seen in public since, except for a rare speech broadcast to a packed press club in New Delhi in January. In an interview with Indian broadcaster NDTV, Hasina said she was not afraid of death and that the verdict against her was “part of an illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated process”. “Many conspiracies have been hatched against me. But breaking through every web of conspiracy … I was elected prime minister five times by the people’s vote and worked for the country’s unprecedented development,” Hasina said. “I want to say clearly: overcoming every obstacle and every conspiracy, I will return to my country this year,” she added in respons... -
Dawn - 11:07 Jun 28, 2026
Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday said the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has achieved the highest annual cargo handling volume in its 138-year history. Pakistani ports, including the KPT, have emerged as a safe trading hub in recent months due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war. Global shipping lines diverting vessels to Pakistan triggered an unprecedented surge in transhipment activity at Karachi ports. In a statement on Sunday, Chaudhry said KPT this fiscal year (FY25-26) surpassed its previous all-time cargo handling record of 54.685 million tonnes, which was set in FY17-18. Cargo handling refers to the movement, loading, unloading, and storage of goods between ships, trucks, trains, and storage facilities within the port area. According to figures on the KPT’s website, cargo handling for the previous year (FY24-25) stood at 53.951m tonnes. This figure shared on the KPT’s website shows cargo handling records from FY20-21 to FY24-25. — KPT In his statement, th... -
Dawn - 10:22 Jun 28, 2026
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence — featuring his stern-faced likeness. “The USA’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform featuring the passport mock-up. The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background. It appears to be based on a portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok. The opposite page shows a painting depicting the declaration’s signing in 1776, with the words “United States of America 250.” White House calls it ‘Patriot Passport’ The White House posted the same passport rendering, with the words “PATRIOT PASSPORT”. The State Department, which had previously announced that a commemorative passport with “custom artwork” would be available from July 6, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In A... -
Dawn - 09:59 Jun 28, 2026
Google has put limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Google, owned by Alphabet, told Meta around March it could not meet the full Gemini capacity the company had sought to purchase, the newspaper said, adding that the shortfall disrupted and delayed some of Meta’s internal AI projects. Several other Google clients have also been affected, though to a lesser extent, according to the report. Meta has been particularly impacted due to its exceptionally high demand for Google’s models, the FT said. Reuters could not immediately verify the report, which cited people familiar with the matter. Google and Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside business hours. Due to the restrictions, Meta has encouraged staff to be more efficient with AI tokens, the units that measure AI usage, the FT report said. Even as companies continue to spend billions on... -
Dawn - 07:07 Jun 28, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the knockout rounds for the first time as Iran’s rollercoaster campaign ended in elimination. A chaotic finale to the tournament’s expanded group phase saw Austria and Algeria fill the final two berths in the last 32 late on Saturday after battling to an extraordinary 3-3 draw in Group J — a result that dashed Iran’s hopes of advancing from their group. A win for either Austria or Algeria would have allowed Iran to squeeze into the last 32, and it looked as if the Asian side would advance when Riyadh Mahrez scored in the third minute of stoppage time to put the Algerians into a 3-2 lead. But Iranian joy was short-lived when Sasa Kalajdzic arrowed in a header in the sixth minute of injury time to snatch a draw for Austria and spark pandemonium in Kansas City. Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who scored Austria’s second goal, described the closing moments as “weird”. “It’s a draw normally, so you ... -
Dawn - 06:50 Jun 28, 2026
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday. The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32. Cape Verde’s players will be wondering how they can stop Messi when the debutants ranked 67 face the champions on July 3 in Miami. With qualification already in the bag, Messi started on the bench but came on after an hour in Texas to huge cheers to get his side’s third with a free-kick. Argentina finished emphatically top of Group J with maximum points after also beating Algeria 3-0 and defeating Austria 2-0, all those goals coming from Messi. The holders and their 39-year-old talisman look formidable, albeit in one of the weaker groups. Coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi could have played the full game. “But he chose to let his teammates have minutes, he chose to think about what’s coming, and that speaks volume about him,” he said... -
Dawn - 06:34 Jun 28, 2026
SARGODHA: Angry mob vandalised the shop where eight-year-old Muntaha Zahra was killed on June 22. The youngsters destroyed the entire structure of the shop, Hanif Kiryana Store and in various videos circulating on social media, they are seen throwing the merchandise out on the road. They attempted to set the shop on fire too. Police have reportedly arrested the invaders after identifying them on CCTV footage. District Police Officer Sohaib Ashraf also assured the bereaved family that justice would be done and their reservation about the police/CCD investigation would be taken into consideration. It is pertinent to mention that the CCD are interrogating three suspects. It is learnt that mother of Arslan, the main suspect killed in the CCD encounter, alleged that the main culprits were the owners of the shop who had maneuvered the alleged confession of Arslan to take revenge from the father of the ill-fated girl. The DPO said the police, in collaboration with the CCD, are investigating all aspects and added tha... -
Dawn - 05:32 Jun 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A majority of Pakistani people support bringing social media influencers into the country’s tax net but believe the government should adopt a balanced approach that protects small digital creators and encourages the growth of the digital economy, according to findings from a survey conducted by the Press Network of Pakistan. The findings of the nationwide online PNP survey titled “Social Media Influencer Tax in Pakistan,” provided public insight into the federal government’s decision to impose a 5pc withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers through platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Conducted after the proposal in the Finance Bill 2026, the survey received responses from 45pc male and 55pc female participants representing various age groups, diverse backgrounds and cities across Pakistan. The findings indicate that while respondents generally support the principle that digital content creators should become part of Pakistan’s formal tax system, there is eq... -
Dawn - 05:27 Jun 28, 2026
LAHORE: A seminary student from Bahawalnagar succumbed to injuries after he was subjected to physical abuse at a madrassa in Lahore Cantonment area on Saturday. According to police, Ali Haider (14)’s torture was not reported to police. His parents took him to their native town in Bahawalnagar and continued treating him privately without informing law enforcement agencies. Police said the child later succumbed to his injuries. It was only after his death that the family contacted the Police Helpline 15 and informed authorities about the alleged assault. Upon receiving the information, Burki police left for Bahawalnagar to initiate legal proceedings. Police also halted the burial to fulfill legal requirements and shifted the body to a hospital for a autopsy. SP Cantt Akhtar Nawaz said legal action would be taken in the light of the autopsy report and other evidence collected during the investigation. He said a murder case had been registered against suspect Qari Ghulam Rasool on the complaint of deceased child’... -
Dawn - 02:04 Jun 28, 2026
KARACHI: A government school from Sindh — Govt Girls Lower Secondary School Tando Mir Ghulam Hussain — has brought international recognition to Pakistan as it has been named among the top 10 finalists worldwide in the community collaboration category of the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, presented by T4 Education. This was announced by Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah in a statement issued here on Saturday. It said T4 Education is an international organisation that recognises outstanding educational institutions from around the world. The World’s Best School Prizes are regarded among the most prestigious global awards in education. The awards recognise schools in five categories — community collaboration, environmental action, innovation, overcoming adversity and supporting healthy lives. This year, thousands of public and private schools from around the world submitted applications and after an extensive evaluation process, an international panel of experts selected only 10 finalist schools worldwid... -
Dawn - 02:04 Jun 28, 2026
• Rs56m arms licence receipts ‘not deposited’ in treasury • 399-page report exposes procedural violations across several ministries ISLAMABAD: A 399-page Auditor General of Pakistan report has identified serious financial irregularities, non-recoveries and procedural violations across several federal ministries and departments, with the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control recording the highest number of audit observations. According to the AGP report, the ministry accounted for 65 audit paras — the highest among all examined entities. It was followed by the Higher Education Commission (31), Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (18), Ministry of National Food Security and Research (17), Ministry of Science and Technology (16), National Heritage and Culture Division (12), Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (12), Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (12), Ministry of National Health Services (11) and Education Division (10). The audit also covered several other ministries and institution... -
Dawn - 02:04 Jun 28, 2026
WOMEN look at the damage to their home in Thore Valley.—Dawn • Dozens of families displaced as homes, roads and farmland suffer extensive damage • PMD issues Glof alert, while NEOC warns of landslide risk in mountainous and upper regions GILGIT: Cloudburst-induced floods wreaked havoc in Thore Valley of Diamer district on Saturday, while rapidly melting glaciers continued to raise water levels in rivers and streams across Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), putting downstream communities at increasing risk. According to local police, flash floods triggered by a cloudburst over nearby mountains caused widespread devastation in Thore Valley. Several homes, hundreds of acres of farmland, orchards, trees, and both public and private property were damaged. The floods also destroyed link roads and communication bridges, cutting off access to several villages. Dozens of families were left homeless, while electricity and water supply systems were disrupted. Floodwaters swept away vehicles parked along roadsides and damaged stan... -
Dawn - 20:19 Jun 27, 2026
An attack on the local headquarters of the Sindh Rangers in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar locality on Saturday left three paramilitary personnel martyred and three terrorists dead, the province’s police chief said. Speaking to Dawn, Sindh Inspector General Javed Alam Odho said that it had not initially been confirmed whether a blast had also taken place, adding that the terrorists had rammed the main gate with their vehicle. Odho further said that a “mopping-up operation” was underway and that the area had been cordoned off by Special Security Unit (SSU) commandos, Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF) and rangers personnel. Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed confirmed to Dawn that one injured paramilitary trooper was brought to the hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds to his leg. Meanwhile, a Reuters reporter at the scene said firing had ended and the situation was calm. Earlier, law enforcers rushed to the incident site after heavy firing and an explosion were reported in the area, reported Dawn News. Special units, in... -
Dawn - 18:51 Jun 27, 2026
The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 on Saturday, with millions more feared to lack sanitation and other basic needs as the first US aid flights trickled into Caracas. Facing public outrage at the response by local officials, US-backed interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez said the country was “not alone”. The United States said one runway at Simon Bolivar International Airport was now functioning and that C-17 US military planes were landing there, while a naval ship had arrived off the coast. The UN humanitarian agency OCHA said search-and-rescue teams from at least 17 countries were being mobilised to help find survivors. But the search for survivors saw desperate attempts by local residents to claw away rubble from apartment buildings that collapsed in Wednesday’s double-quakes. Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters are the key, narrow window for finding the living. There was joy in the hardest-hit coastal area of La Guaira, north of Caracas, when local... -
Dawn - 18:03 Jun 27, 2026
MUZAFFARABAD: Traders and transporters in Muzaffarabad division announced on Saturday that markets and public transport would resume normal operations from Sunday after the administration assured them of security and uninterrupted fuel supplies, signalling the first major break in the shutdown observed during the ongoing agitation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). At a joint press conference at Central Press Club, representatives of traders’ bodies and the transporters’ union also distanced themselves from the recently proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). They alleged that the movement, which they had initially backed over public issues such as subsidised electricity and flour, had deviated from its original objectives after June 9 and was now pursuing a political and constitutional agenda beyond the mandate of traders and transporters. The regional administration and the JAAC have been at odds over the past month over various issues, most notably the committee’s demand to abolish the 12 seats in th... -
Dawn - 17:16 Jun 27, 2026
Marcelo Bielsa has never cared much for appearances. When FIFA gathered coaches for its official World Cup photoshoot earlier this month, Uruguay’s manager stood with his hands in his pockets, looking down rather than towards the camera. Asked afterwards why he refused to pose conventionally, the 70-year-old dismissed the question. “I’m not a model,” he said. “I don’t have to give any explanation. The picture was taken the way it was taken.” It was a typically Bielsa response — indifferent to optics and entirely consistent with a career built on doing things his own way. Days later, Uruguay’s campaign came to a disappointing end. A 1-0 defeat to Spain, following draws against Saudi Arabia and tournament debutants Cape Verde, condemned the two-time world champions to a second successive group-stage exit. Afterwards, Bielsa offered a brutally honest assessment of his time in charge. “I have not left anything to Uruguayan football,” he admitted. Whether those words mark the end of his coaching career or simply a... -
Dawn - 16:04 Jun 27, 2026
Multiple cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the federal capital, reported feeling an earthquake on Saturday evening, hours after two quakes jolted Balochistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake struck at 6:35pm. Its epicentre was in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, with a magnitude of 5.9 and a depth of 178 kilometres. The PMD said the tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mansehra, Shangla, Swat, Chakwal, Abbottabad, Taxila, Haripur and Buner. The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), meanwhile, reported that tremors were also felt in Lahore, Faisalabad and Attock. In its report, the PDMA said that the relevant authorities were inspecting buildings in the affected areas for damage and that the provincial control room and district emergency centres were active 24/7. Punjab Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said that they did not receive any reports of damage or injury to anyone after the earthquake. 3 quakes jolt Balochistan;... -
Dawn - 14:30 Jun 27, 2026
Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breaches of the regulation and arm the eSafety online watchdog with greater powers to curb the platforms, it said. The independent regulator was “actively investigating” potential non-compliance by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, the government said in a statement. “It’s clear big tech are not doing enough to comply with the law — there are still too many children on social media,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “These changes reflect the seriousness with which we take any failure by social media companies to comply.” Underage users have been dodging the restrictions by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or by logging into private browsers. The success of the Australian r... -
Dawn - 14:12 Jun 27, 2026
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert for glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, predicting that soaring temperatures are likely to persist until the first week of July. “This significant warming will substantially accelerate snow and ice melt in the glaciated valleys of these regions,” the Met Office said in the alert issued late on Friday. It said that consequently, the water level in the river streams was likely to remain high, existing glacial lakes may rapidly expand with an increase in their water levels, and new glacial lakes were likely to form due to the high volume of melted water. Meanwhile, vulnerable downstream locations and low-lying areas adjacent to riverbeds may face a high risk of sudden inundation with chances of flash flooding in vulnerable locations, it added. The Met Office further said that the rapid expansion of glacial lakes could destabilise their natural ice or moraine dams, potentially triggering Glof incidents. ...
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