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Dawn - 15:41 Jun 24, 2026
Startup Revora has raised $2 million in a seed round as it shifts from functioning as a conversational commerce tool to an AI operating platform for ecommerce merchants, according to a press release issued by the company. The seed funding round was co-led by i2i Ventures and Oraseya Capital, with participation from Anchorless Bangladesh, Conjunction Capital, F6 Ventures, Hi2 Global, Orbit Startups, as well as strategic angels and operators from Bolt, Mubadala and EY, the press release said. The company’s proceeds from the seed funding round would primarily go towards growth in Saudi Arabia, Revora’s largest and fastest- growing market, and into the product, as the company builds for a future where more of buying runs through AI, it added. Formerly known as MyAlice, Revora was co-founded by Shuvo Rahman and Daniyal Baig. Detailing its operations in the press release, the company said its AI agents recommend products, recover carts and “take payment inside the conversation, whether that’s on WhatsApp, Instagram... -
Dawn - 15:25 Jun 24, 2026
GILGIT: French climber Guillaume Pierrel lost his life after a snow avalanche hit as he attempted to scale the 7,282-metre-high K-6 peak in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghanche district. Mountains in the north of Pakistan are a popular destination for adventure tourism, with many climbers aiming to summit prestigious peaks such as K2 and Nanga Parbat. However, rough terrain and harsh weather conditions create a challenge, frequently causing deaths and injuries. Tour operator Ishaq Ali told Dawn that a foreign climbing team — comprising 41-year-old Pierrel and Boris Jule from France, and Christina Maria from Switzerland — was attempting to scale K-6 situated in Ghanche’s Hushe valley. The team set out on the expedition on June 6. He said that during the attempt, a snow avalanche hit the team at an altitude of about 5,000m. Pierrel died on the spot, while the other two climbers remained safe, the tour operator said. “Through satellite communication, they informed their relatives in France and ultimately, the relatives co... -
Dawn - 15:10 Jun 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned FIFA World Cup fans to be careful with unofficial streaming and betting platforms to avoid losing money and personal data. The World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11, and alongside it, the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased. According to Kaspersky, at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In addition, cybercriminals are actively exploiting growing interest in match streaming and sports betting. Since the start of the tournament, the Russian company said, “fraudsters have been creating websites offering ‘online streaming’ of the championship.” Attackers have set up fake websites claiming to provide “free access to World Cup broadcasts”, it said, adding that after users click “watch now” on the site, they are prompted to register. Registration requires them to pay a cryptocurrency fee for “lifetime tournament access”. “The danger of this scheme lies in the potential loss of b... -
Dawn - 15:02 Jun 24, 2026
A graphical interpretation of Izzat Lakhnavi reciting nohas alongside his group: Lakhnavi’s recitation of ‘Ab aaye ho baba’ remains his magnum opus [Advance with utmost reverence and decorum, For this is the procession of the Martyr of Karbala. Lifted is the earthly remains of the King of Faith, Whose [blessed neck] was severed by the blade of Shimr] — The voice of the naqeeb [heralder] in Muharram mourning processions “Grief is the price we pay for love.” — Queen Elizabeth II From the dust of Pakistan’s independence in 1947 emerged a sonic revolution that would permanently rewrite Karachi’s spiritual DNA. Rooted in classical Urdu, Arabic and Persian literary traditions, the noha — a profound elegiac lament commemorating the tragedy of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS) — travelled across a fractured Subcontinent in the hearts of millions of families that migrated to Karachi. Over the last three-quarters of a century, this localised ritual of displacement morphed into a defining cultural powerhouse... -
Dawn - 14:45 Jun 24, 2026
UPPER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Eight police personnel, including a station house officer (SHO), were allegedly kidnapped by unidentified armed men in Upper South Waziristan on Wednesday, officials said. District Police Officer (DPO) Arshad Khan confirmed the incident to Dawn, stating that those allegedly abducted included Sararogha SHO Ahmad Shah and two members of the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU). He said the abducted personnel had been deployed to the remote Partogai area of Sararogha tehsil to neutralise a suspected unexploded ordnance (UXO) — explosive weapons that did not explode when deployed but remain at risk for detonation. According to police sources, the BDU successfully defused the UXO and completed all necessary procedures at the site. After concluding the operation, the police team began its return journey to the police station. However, while travelling back, unidentified armed men intercepted the police vehicle, held the personnel hostage and took them to an undisclosed location. Preliminary information ... -
Dawn - 13:48 Jun 24, 2026
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and the Libyan armed forces’ deputy commander-in-chief held a meeting on Wednesday, and the two sides emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties, according to a statement by the military’s media affairs wing. The meeting was held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent upon arrival, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. It added that during his meeting with Field Marshal Munir, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration were discussed. “Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties and expanding cooperation in areas of professional military training and security,” the statement said. It further stated that Field Marshal Munir highlighted t... -
Dawn - 11:43 Jun 24, 2026
Speaking from the negotiation room at a Swiss resort, US Vice President JD Vance reflected on the complex realities of South Asian diplomacy. Referring to his Indian wife and Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, he remarked: “I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life — an Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir.” Field Marshal Munir’s engagement with senior international figures, including his role alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in welcoming foreign delegations to Islamabad, has become a visible feature of Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic role, from South Asia to the Middle East. This trajectory runs counter to India’s efforts to isolate Pakistan following the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam attack. New Delhi reportedly sent 59 politicians to 32 countries to shore up international support, yet Pakistan came out of the four-day war with its regional and international standing intact, and according to some ass... -
Dawn - 11:30 Jun 24, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the US-Iran deal with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on Wednesday, renewing Washington’s commitment to the country’s security as he embarks on a tour of the Gulf. Rubio is seeking to reassure close US allies — who were hit by Iranian missiles during the Middle East war — about the memorandum of understanding with Tehran, which fails to address some of the Gulf’s long-standing concerns about its missile programme. Iran contends that it targeted US bases and assets in Gulf countries and has not accepted responsibility for all attacks. “They discussed President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region,” his spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. Rubio also “thanked the UAE for their leadership and unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Emir... -
Dawn - 09:28 Jun 24, 2026
A key road named after US President Donald Trump in India’s opposition-ruled tech hub of Hyderabad has drawn criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party, which dismissed the move as “hypocrisy”. US-India ties have deteriorated during Trump’s second term, with Washington imposing high tariffs on Indian goods, punishing New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, and engaging closely with India’s arch-rival Pakistan. The road in the capital of the southern state of Telangana, ruled by the main opposition Congress party, adjoins the US consulate and is near the offices of major American tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. The road received its new name, Donald Trump Avenue, on Tuesday, at a time when Congress has been accusing Modi of being “compromised” by not taking on Trump on issues from the tariffs to US attacks on Indian-crewed tankers during the Iran war. “Rahul Gandhi says President Trump [is] hurting Indian interests,” Shehzad Poonawalla, a spokesperson of Modi’s Bharatiya Jan... -
Dawn - 08:52 Jun 24, 2026
KHYBER: Scores of families from the Bara tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district have been compelled to vacate their homes due to fighting between terrorists and security forces in recent days, in which the residents say they feel vulnerable to drone strikes and artillery shelling by both sides. The displaced families are from the Sturikhel area, which is located near the border of Khyber and Orakzai districts. Sources in the area told Dawn that they were left with no option but to vacate their homes and move to safer localities. They said the residents of Meero Darra, Sal Gazai, Sawi Kot and Parrwan villages, in particular, were forced to leave their homes due to artillery shelling and drone strikes that were conducted day and night. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the newly displaced residents told Dawn that the terrorists also tried to use them as human shields. “We felt completely insecure and decided to leave our houses instead of getting caught in the fighting between terrorists and security ... -
Dawn - 08:13 Jun 24, 2026
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Lucerne Summit reinforced “our faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts”. He made these remarks during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, where he recalled Pakistan’s efforts for peace between the US and Iran in recent days. Pakistan has been leading the peace efforts since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, setting off a war and global fuel crisis as Tehran took measures to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital maritime corridor for the supply of oil and gas. The latest major developments pertaining to Pakistan’s efforts for de-escalation are the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 18 — a 14-point accord aimed at ending the war — and key direct talks between the US and Iran, dubbed the Lake Lucerne Summit, held in Switzerland over the weekend. Pakistan’s efforts have been acknowl... -
Dawn - 07:15 Jun 24, 2026
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Unidentified miscreants blew up a government girls’ primary school using explosive material late on Tuesday night in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil, police said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Tahir Shah, the school building was destroyed in the explosion, which occurred late at night. DPO Shah told Dawn that police had registered an initial report in the daily log and launched an investigation into the incident. No individual or group has claimed responsibility so far. According to local police and residents, attacks targeting educational institutions have increased in Lower South Waziristan in recent months. Unidentified attackers had earlier targeted two schools in Birmal tehsil in February and March. Residents and community leaders say such attacks not only reflect hostility toward education but also pose a serious threat to children’s future, particularly girls, who already face challenges in accessing educational opportunities in remote areas. Meanwhile, ... -
Dawn - 06:58 Jun 24, 2026
Europe braced on Wednesday for another day of a sweltering heatwave that has smashed records, left tens of thousands of people without power and sent air conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat. The extreme weather is being driven by atmospheric patterns that keep hot air trapped in place for days, with these factors worsened by global warming, experts say. France’s national temperature indicator — an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 stations — reached 29.8 °C on Tuesday, the hottest since measurements began in 1947. With four more French departments being put under the highest heat alert category on Wednesday, around 44 million people are affected, according to AFP calculations. Added to the 31 departments currently on orange alert, more than 90 per cent of the French population is exposed to extreme heat, with temperatures of 39°C to 41°C expected on Wednesday from Brittany to the Paris region, and in much of the southwest. The heatwave ... -
Dawn - 06:13 Jun 24, 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Lower Dir police killed six suspected terrorists during an operation in the district’s hilly areas on Wednesday, according to an official statement. The statement, issued by the CTD, said the slain individuals were “most-wanted terrorists” who had been involved in a recent attack on the Badwan Bridge checkpost in Lower Dir, in which Constable Mohammad Ismail was martyred. According to the statement, the CTD and district police had cordoned off the area after the attack on the Badwan Bridge checkpost. It said that the CTD and district police received information about the presence of “a group of Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists in the hilly areas of Lower Dir” and tried to arrest them when they came out of their hideouts in the area. “But, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on police parties”, the statement said, adding that law enforcers fired back in retaliation. Fitna al-Khawarij is a term that the state uses for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakis... -
Dawn - 06:08 Jun 24, 2026
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, and stated that Pakistan would continue its efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. In a statement, the ministry said the two ministers met in Islamabad, and held a detailed discussion on Pak-Iran ties and the latest situation in the region. Momeni was part of a delegation led by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, which visited Pakistan on Tuesday after the US and Iran signed a ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) to end the Middle East conflict and held high-level talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland. According to the ministry, the Iranian minister thanked Naqvi for the warm welcome accorded to Pezeshkian and the Iranian delegation. Both ministers expressed satisfaction at the de-escalation in the region. Meanwhile, Naqvi congratulated the Iranian minister on the joint statement issued after the US-Iran talks in Switzerland. “This agreement would not have been possible with... -
Dawn - 05:35 Jun 24, 2026
A Sydney man who rose to global fame for disarming a gunman in last year’s Bondi Beach mass shooting pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to assaulting his father. Ahmed al Ahmed, a fruit seller, was hailed as a hero when viral video footage showed him intervening in the December 14 attack, which killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on the beach. The 44-year-old ducked between parked cars as the shooting unfolded, grabbing one of the two gunmen and wresting away his weapon in an effort to stop the killing. Facing court in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown, Ahmed denied charges of common assault and domestic stalking or intimidation, according to court documents provided to AFP. The next court hearing was set for August 12. “It has been very difficult. It is a family situation that he never expected, one would never want to expect, and it must be very difficult for him,” his lawyer Mohamad Sakr told journalists outside court. “There is one thing that must be upheld and that is the presumption of innocence. He is a he... -
Dawn - 03:24 Jun 24, 2026
WASHINGTON: The US Senate has passed a largely symbolic resolution on Tuesday, calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorises military action. Because the measure is a “concurrent resolution,” it does not go to Trump’s desk for signature and carries disputed legal force. But its passage still puts both chambers of Congress on record against a conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, rattled global energy markets and opened a broader regional war involving Lebanon and Gulf states. The vote came as the Trump administration pursued a 60-day diplomatic push to turn a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran into a final agreement covering Tehran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and the Strai... -
Dawn - 02:16 Jun 24, 2026
• Azam Nazeer Tarar rules out telecom activity on private premises without consent; sub-committee formed to review bill • Telecom stakeholders insist reforms essential for connectivity, hope parliament will ‘refine’ proposed legislation ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: Trying to allay the controversy surrounding Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill over proposed right-of-way reforms, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday said the government had no intention of occupying private property, or installing telecom towers without the consent of property owners. The minister made these comments after an in-camera meeting of the parliamentary committee formed by the prime minister to review the proposed legislation that could not sail through the Senate after its approval by the National Assembly. The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom had objected to a clause in the bill that would allow free installation of telecom towers in public spaces, including parks, green belts, and government build... -
Dawn - 20:59 Jun 23, 2026
Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across much of Europe. Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain were also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some regions disrupting schools and transport networks. Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organisation, making such prolonged heat episodes increasingly likely. Children cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 22. — Reuters Heat alert across France Much of France is under severe heat alert and set to experience temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, Meteo France said, with temperatures of up to 43°C expected in some parts of western France. The country has just recorded its hottest afternoon and night since records began in ... -
Dawn - 20:53 Jun 23, 2026
Karachi Traffic Police (KTP) on Tuesday provided alternative routes for commuters to use as some roads will remain closed for the 8th, 9th and 10th Muharram processions. In a statement issued on X, the KTP said on Tuesday, “Special arrangements have been made to ensure the traffic flow and facilitate the citizens during the 8th, 9th, and 10th Muharram processions.” According to a press release issued by the Karachi deputy inspector general’s (DIG) office, attached to the post, “On 8/9/10 Muharram (June 24/25/26, 2026), the central procession will depart from Nishtar Park and conclude at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian via its traditional routes. “Due to security reasons, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed to traffic from Gurumandir to Tower,” it added. The press release also shared the alternative routes for the commuters to reach their destinations. District Central: Commuters coming from Nazimabad can reach their destination from Lasbela Chowk via Nishtar Road heading to Garden. Commuters coming from Liaquatabad ...
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