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Pakistan PM’s Switzerland visit called off after US-Iran accord signed electronically

  • Trump, Pezeshkian and Sharif have signed accord, eliminating need for ceremony
  • Pakistan says it will continue mediating US-Iran technical talks under agreement
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Pakistan warns global forum India pursuing Indus projects that could alter river system

  • Ishaq Dar says India has followed ‘belligerent statements’ with actions on 17 river projects
  • Pakistan urges international support for treaty-based management of shared water resources
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

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Islamabad’s first woman traffic chief wants more women on the road — and men to adapt

  • Kainat Azhar Khan took charge as Islamabad’s first chief traffic officer on June 13
  • New CTO says women need greater mobility, admits VIP movement remains “issue”
By Falak Mahmood Khan ·

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Billboards hailing ‘Islamabad Peace Deal’ pop up across Pakistan’s capital

  • Leaders of Pakistan, US and Iran have already signed peace agreement before Friday talks in Switzerland
  • Islamabad residents praise government’s role in facilitating peace, describe it as “proud moment” for Pakistan
By AFP ·

Environmental restoration under spotlight on World Desertification Day

  • AlUla, royal reserves report major gains in habitat restoration and revegetation
  • Regional forum in Al-Jouf highlights Arab cooperation against land degradation
By Arab News ·

Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin

  • The killing is the latest act which Polish authorities believe could be part of a campaign of Russian sabotage in NATO nations
  • Robert Kuzovkov was killed near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska
By AP ·

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say

  • Countries such as Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, where there are alternate pipelines or routes besides the Strait of Hormuz to deliver oil
By AP ·

Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths

  • The Group A rivals head into the fixture at the Estadio Akron fresh from respective victories
  • “We have to be very wary of the opponents’ attacking transitions,” Aguirre said
By AFP ·

Ariana Grande to White House: Don’t use my music for ‘heinous nonsense’

  • White House had used singer’s 2024 song “Bye” in video depicting US agents arresting and handcuffing people
By Reuters ·