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The British government said on Tuesday that it would purchase a dozen F-35A fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons in what it described as the biggest expansion of its nuclear deterrent in a generation. The purchase of the Lockheed Martin jets would allow Britain’s air force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War, Downing Street said. “In an era of radical uncertainty, we can no longer take peace for granted, which is why my government is investing in our national security,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. Britain…

Seven Israeli combat engineers, ages 19-21, killed in devastating IED attack in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday when attached explosive to their armored vehicle, marking one of deadliest incidents for Israeli ground forces in recent months. The Israeli military cleared for publication Wednesday morning the names of six after their families were notified of their deaths. All were fighters from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion working with the Barak Division (188). One was an officer. The soldiers were killed when a terrorist attached an explosive device to their armored personnel carrier while they were traveling during…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : One of Pakistan’s top digital content creators, Rana Hamza Saif, has publicly raised concerns over non-payment by Super Pakistan, a major digital media company, stating that despite fulfilling his work months ago, he has yet to receive his agreed compensation. Taking to social media, Hamza shared that he had worked on a project facilitated through Walnut PK and Alchemist PK, with the clear understanding that payment would be made within 60 days. However, nearly four months have passed, and no payment has been made. “I did a campaign with Super Pakistan a few months back. I…

The Pakistan national cricket team are scheduled to visit Bangladesh in July to take on the hosts in a three-match T20I series ahead of the Asia Cup. According to details, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has released a schedule for the forthcoming T20I series. The Green Shirts are scheduled to reach Dhaka on July 16. All three matches would be held in Dhaka on July 20, 22 and 24, respectively.

Pakistan’s National Security Adviser, Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, is on an official visit to China, where he attended the meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). During the session, Lt. Gen. Asim Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm stance on the importance of global peace, stability, and security in the evolving international landscape. He highlighted Pakistan’s continued commitment to playing a constructive role in promoting peace and security across the region. National Security Adviser also held significant meetings with the Chinese leadership, where both sides agreed to strengthen security cooperation further and enhance bilateral…

International Day of the Seafarer is being observed Wednesday (today).  In 2025, the campaign launched is ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, an initiative aimed at promoting a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea. 25 June is the “Day of the Seafarer,” aimed at recognizing the invaluable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy, often at great personal cost to themselves and their families

BEIJING – Pakistan’s rice exports to China recorded an impressive 121% year-on-year growth during the first five months of 2025, reflecting deeper trade ties and robust agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Pakistani Embassy in China, data from the General Administration of Customs of China shows Pakistan exported rice worth $32.076 million from January to May 2025, a significant jump from $14.53 million during the same period in 2024. The majority of this growth came from semi- or wholly-milled rice (commodity code 10063020), which alone accounted for $26.68…

The recent US military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities did not completely destroy the core components of Iran’s nuclear program and are believed to have set it back by only a few months, according to an early assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The classified assessment, based on a detailed battle damage report by US Central Command, challenges President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the strikes had “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Seven sources familiar with the report told CNN that much of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile survived the attack and most of the centrifuges remain intact.…

LAHORE : The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab said the first spell of monsoon rains has begun and it will continue until July 1. It said heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected in most districts. Early morning downpours in the federal capital Islamabad and the adjoining city of Rawalpindi have led to water accumulation on roads and in low-lying areas. The rain continues intermittently, causing disruptions in traffic flow and raising concerns of urban flooding. In Rawalpindi, the water level in Nullah Lai has started to rise, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely. PDMA spokesperson stated…

NEW YORK : Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for the resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means, diplomatic engagement and sustained dialogue. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, stated this at a critical United Nations Security Council briefing on the implementation of Resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). “Pakistan advocates the preservation and the renewal of the JCPOA, or its substitution by an equally sound agreement that is acceptable to all sides, before it expires in October 2025,” he said. “We are meeting at a crucial point in…