Saturday, July 17th, 2021
Regular troops manning crossings along Pak- Afghan Border; all illegal crossing points sealed: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, /DNA/ – Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Saturday said Pakistan Army’s regular troops are manning crossings along Pak-Afghan Border and all illegal crossing points have been sealed along the Border. The ISPR DG was presenting his views during special transmission on private TV channel Major General Babar said the recent terrorist incident has linkage with recent Afghanistan situation that highlighted desperation of terrorists. He added that since 1 May, 2021, some 167 terrorist incidents took place whereas similarly the security forceRead More
MSF- A soulagement for the most vulnerable
By Khalid Bin Majeed Service to humanity is the biggest faith that towers above all in the world, while those ministering to the suffering humanity in different parts of the world like the silent soldiers of the divine providence far away from their families and the media limelight are the salt of mother earth, who beautify this world with their trailblazing noble deeds and actions. No matter whichever organization and country they belong to, these silent soldiers, full of human kindness spirits, could be seen helping the people — affectedRead More
Death toll from Europe floods tops 150 as water recedes
The death toll from disastrous flooding in western Europe rose above 150 on Saturday as rescue workers toiled to clear up the devastation and prevent further damage. Police said that more than 90 people are now known to have died in western Germany‘s Ahrweiler county, one of the worst-hit areas, and more casualties are feared. On Friday, authorities gave a death toll of 63 for the whole of Rhineland-Palatinate state, where Ahrweiler is located. Another 43 people were confirmed dead in neighboring North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany’s most populous, and 20 others were killed across the border in Belgium. By Saturday, waters were receding across muchRead More
First coronavirus case hits Tokyo Olympics Village
Tokyo Olympics organisers revealed the first Covid-19 case in the Games Village on Saturday as they sought to reassure competitors that the pandemic-delayed event would be safe. Six days before the opening ceremony, organisers said an unnamed person had tested positive for coronavirus in the Village, where thousands of athletes and officials will stay during the Games. “There was one person in the Village. That was the very first case in the Village that was reported during the screening test,” Masa Takaya, spokesman for the Tokyo organising committee, told a press conference. “Right now thisRead More
Malam Jabba’s mountainous terrain buzzed with aeromodelling activities
MINGORA, JUL 17 (DNA) – Aeromodellers from across the country on Saturday took a new and unique experience of flying their remote-control aircrafts at a height of 9,000 feet from sea level. The day-long recreational-cum-learning event involving multiple aeromodelling activities was organized by Samson Group of Companies to create awareness about the hobby, as well as, promote Malam Jabba as one of the best adventurous and sports tourism destinations. “Aeromodelling is one of the finest hobbies and its experience within mountains is really fantastic,” Usman Ahmed, an Aeromodeller from Islamabad,Read More
Mehwish Hayat’s TikTok with brother goes viral
Mehwish Hayat’s TikTok with her brother Danish Hayat is winning hearts on social media. “Tried this new challenge with my partner in crime, Danish Hayat,” the actor wrote. “Please do try this at home.” The video shows the Hayat siblings performing funky dance moves to the popular song Calabria. Mehwish often posts TikToks and fun videos with both of her siblings, Danish and Afsheen Hayat, who is a singer. Followers find their content amusing. Last week, Mehwish’s video showing her dancing with HUM Network’s president and founder Sultana Siddiqui had goneRead More