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The DG Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry has announced a one-year scholarship for the players who won the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship. Chaudhry met the victorious players and congratulated them on their exceptional performance. During the meeting, he also declared a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for players in the Platinum category. He stated that the players had made history through their dedication, discipline and teamwork. He added that identifying and supporting such talent remains a top priority for the department. “I am confident that our players will continue to raise the country’s profile on the international stage,” he said. Chaudhry…

The Punjab University has raised fees by up to 59 per cent, with the decision set to take effect from this month. According to the PU administration, the increase was approved by the syndicate. The revised fee structure applies across several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. LLM fees have risen by Rs 7,825 to mark 59 per cent increase compared with last year. The fees for BSc, BCom, BBA and MBA programmes have been raised by 15 per cent. D Pharmacy fees have increased from Rs 18,000 to Rs 23,000, while LLB fees have risen by 28 per cent. Fees for…

Five people, including four tourists and one local resident, have been confirmed dead following a cloudburst in Gilgit-Baltistan, which triggered landslides along the Babusar Highway, according to a spokesperson for the provincial government. A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway. The provincial spokesperson reported that 80 tourists were rescued today alone, and hundreds more have been provided with temporary shelter by the local population. Many of the stranded tourists have since been relocated to Chilas as part of ongoing relief efforts. Meanwhile, a local resident who was swept away by floodwaters on the Babusar Highway survived. Witnesses at…

Pakistan Shaheens’ off-spinner Sajid Khan on Tuesday ruled out of the England tour with injury.  According to details, Khan got his right thumb injured during the practice session in Tonbridge. Khan would return to Pakistan on the first available flight. Meanwhile, the team management has not asked for the replacement for Khan. The Pakistan Shaheens will take on the Professional County Club in the first one-day match today in Beckenham.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The 4th edition of the Galiyat Mountain Trail Race was successfully held on Sunday, 20th July 2025, organized by Margalla Trail Runners. Attracting a diverse mix of local and international participants, the race brought vibrant energy to Pakistan’s most iconic high-altitude trail setup in the breathtaking Galiyat region. This year’s Galiyat Mountain Trail Race featured two challenging categories: the 60KM Ultra and the 20KM Trail each crafted to test both physical stamina and mental resilience. The 60KM race began at 5:00 AM with a 12-hour cutoff from Thandiyani, featuring a total elevation of 2,000 meters. The…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar resolved on Tuesday the Pakistan’s commitment to tackle the global issues. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesperson, Dar called on United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of his visit to the United States. Dar stressed the need for strengthening the UN’s role in addressing the disputes and promotion the sustainable development. Reaffirming the UN Charter, Dar urged the need to move the peace forward through holding talks and diplomacy. Dar has highlighted the Kashmir dispute, violation of Indus Waters Treaty and sponsored terrorism during his meeting with Guterres. Dar…

GAZA : At least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, medical sources say, as the Israeli military sent tanks into areas of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza for the first time since Israel began its assault on the besieged territory in October 2023. Israel on Monday launched the ground offensive on southern and eastern areas of the city that is packed with displaced Palestinians, a day after its military issued a forced displacement order for residents in the areas, forcing thousands of people to flee west towards the Mediterranean coast and south to Khan Younis. Tank…

DHAKA: At least 27 people, mostly children, were killed after a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka, a government official said on Tuesday, updating an earlier toll of at least 20 dead. Most of the victims were schoolchildren who had just been let out of class when the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft slammed into the Milestone School and College on Monday. The crash, which is the country’s deadliest aviation accident in decades, also left more than 170 people injured. “So far, 27 people have died. Among them, 25 are children and one is a pilot,”…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a detailed weather forecast for Tuesday, warning of widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers in multiple regions, including Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan. While parts of the country will continue to experience hot and humid weather, several areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during the forecast period. The PMD has cautioned that tonight and on July 22, intense rainfall may lead to flash flooding in local nullahs and streams. This risk is particularly high in northern and hilly regions such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra,…

Chuhng police have arrested two suspects involved in firing incident at renowned YouTuber Rajab Butt’s house. According to details surfaced on Tuesday, the suspects identified as Kashif Chohan and Farrukh were handed over to the Crime Control Department (CCD) for further investigation. The suspects said that they opened fire at the house of Rajab Butt on the instructions of the person named Shani Tiger. Moreover, the suspects identified as Usman and Luqman were also spotted in the car along with the individuals riding the motorcycle. It was reported that Rajab Butt was involved in a heated exchange with Shehzad Bhatti…