Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1905, Muhammad Abduh, Egyptian jurist and scholar (born 1849) passed away. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1966, Nadeem Aslam, Pakistani-English author was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 2003, Zahra Kazemi, Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pakistan Will Protect Its Indus Water Rights: Info Minister Ata Tarrar | India

DawnNews English

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June 30, 2026

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Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the Indus River is Pakistan's lifeline and that 240 million Pakistanis have an "inalienable right" to its waters. He argued that any attempt to weaponise water or alter the treaty without mutual consent would violate international legal principles. #IndusWatersTreaty #IndiaPakistan #WaterSecurity #InternationalLaw #SouthAsia #Geopolitics #Pakistan #India #RegionalSecurity #WorldNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Pakistan’s rights under Indus Waters Treaty non-negotiable: Tariq Fazal

Pakistan’s rights under Indus Waters Treaty non-negotiable: Tariq Fazal

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pakistan accuses India of water ‘weaponisation’ over Indus treaty suspension

Islamabad has warned that any attempt by India to deprive Pakistan of its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would amount to the “weaponisation of water” and could have serious consequences for regional peace and security. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other government officials made the remarks at an international seminar on the 1960 World Bank – brokered treaty, which governs the sharing of water from the Indus River system between the nuclear-armed neighbours. The treaty has come...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pakistan Foreign Ministry: Pezeshkian's Visit to Islamabad Reflects Shared Aspiration for Sustainable Peace in Region

Pakistan Foreign Ministry: Pezeshkian's Visit to Islamabad Reflects Shared Aspiration for Sustainable Peace in Region

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistani premier arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran technical-level talks

Sharif, along with army chief Field Marshall Asim Munir, to represent Pakistan in high-stakes talks

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Pakistan Warns India Against Water Weaponization

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warns that any attempt by India to deprive Pakistan of its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would amount to the “weaponization of water” and could have serious consequences for regional peace and security.

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

Pakistan sets conditions as UK explores ways to deport grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed

Pakistan sets conditions as UK explores ways to deport grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed

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Related coverage for "Pakistan Will Protect Its Indus Water Rights: Info Minister Ata Tarrar | India": UrduPoint — Pakistan’s rights under Indus Waters Treaty non-negotiable: Tariq Fazal. South China Morning Post — Pakistan accuses India of water ‘weaponisation’ over Indus treaty suspension. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Pakistan Foreign Ministry: Pezeshkian's Visit to Islamabad Reflects Shared Aspiration for Sustainable Peace in Region. Anadolu Agency — Pakistani premier arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran technical-level talks. Al Arabiya English — Pakistan Warns India Against Water Weaponization. Times of India — Pakistan sets conditions as UK explores ways to deport grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed