Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
WATCH: Pakistan's Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Iranian Counterpart Eskandar Momeni |
Pakistan's Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni for discussions focused on bilateral security cooperation, border management, and regional issues. The meeting comes as Pakistan and Iran continue efforts to strengthen coordination on security, trade, and diplomatic engagement. Watch the latest updates and what the talks could mean for Pakistan-Iran relations, regional stability, and broader Middle East–South Asia cooperation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 #pakistan #iran #mohsinnaqvi #security #diplomacy #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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