Sunday, October 2nd, 2022
UN Military Advisor meets COAS Gen. Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, OCT 2 /DNA/ – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) called on General Birame Diop (Senegal), United Nation’s (UN) Military Advisor to Secretary General during an official visit to United States (US). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including natural disaster caused by flood across the country came under discussion. COAS appreciated the role of the office of UN Military Advisor in promoting UN core values and their response during crises. The UN Military Advisor expressed his grief over the devastationRead More
Car Free day – A myth for the Cities of Pakistan
Muhammad Abdullah & Maria Ali World Car-Free Day is observed annually on September 22 in cities all around the world, encouraging drivers to give up their cars for the day. The event draws attention to the many advantages of going car free to urban residents, including less air pollution and the encouragement of walking and cycling in a safer environment. But is this possible in our cities especially in Islamabad, to celebrate car-free day? Is it possible for us to avoid using our vehicle on this car free day? Islamabad—A cityRead More
Collapse of small dams increased flood intensity?
Where did small dams break across the country? Are small dams failing due to poor construction or something else? How much truth is there in the news of damage to a large number of small dams? Mumtaz Ahmed Bhatti Islamabad: Collapse of small dams increased flood intensity? Where did small dams break across the country? Are small dams smashed due to poor construction or something else? How much truth is there in the news of damage to a large number of small dams? The number of small dams swept awayRead More
Egyptian military leadership extends condolences to Pak
The messages have been sent to Defence Minister and Chief of the Army Staff DNA ISLAMABAD: The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Minister of Defnece and Military Production General Mohamed Zaki have sent a message of solidarity and condolences for the victims of the recent floods that swept Pakistan. The message has been sent to Khawaja Mohammed Asif the Minister of Defence and General Nadeem Raza the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, praying to Allah Almighty to have mercy on the flood victims and to inspireRead More
At least 174 dead in Indonesia football stadium stampede
Malang, Indonesia, Oct 2: At least 174 people died at an Indonesian football stadium when thousands of angry home fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas that triggered a stampede, authorities said Sunday. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 180 injured, was one of the world’s deadliest sporting stadium disasters. Arema FC supporters at the Kanjuruhan stadium stormed the pitch after their team lost 3-2 to the visiting team and bitter rivals, Persebaya Surabaya. Police, who described the unrest asRead More