Saturday, July 27th, 2024
Security forces eliminate four terrorists in Tank operation
RAWALPINDI, JUL 27: Security forces on Saturday neutralised four terrorists during an operation in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR). The operation, launched based on a tip-off about the terrorists’ location, involved a fierce exchange of gunfire. During the confrontation, the forces successfully gunned down the four Kharji terrorists of Fitna Al Khawarij, who were known to be involved in significant terrorist activities, including attacks on security forces. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition from the slainRead More
War of Narratives, Turns and U Turns
By: Qamar Bashir The entire nation is reeling from the onslaught of conflicting narratives and frequent U-turns from various political parties. The public has become increasingly aware of how original narratives have been manipulated and distorted over time. They are frustrated and disillusioned by the constant introduction of new narratives that discard the older ones without any justification, reason, or prudence. This perpetual cycle of shifting stories and changing stances has eroded trust in political discourse and left the people weary of the relentless political maneuvering. Nawaz Sharif, after hisRead More
Pakistan to become world’s major power, says Hungarian PM
Budapest, JUL 27 /DNA/ – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday forecast a shift in global power away from the “irrational” West towards Asia and Russia, predicting that Pakistan will become one of the world’s future big powers. “In the next long decades, maybe centuries, Asia will be the dominant centre of the world,” Orban said while also mentioning China, India, and Indonesia as the future big powers. “And we Westerners pushed the Russians into this bloc as well,” he said in the televised speech before ethnic Hungarians atRead More
Pakistan-China institute launches strategic report on SEZ policies in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUL 27 /DNA/ – The Pakistan-China Institute, in collaboration with PowerChina, has launched a groundbreaking report titled ‘Aligning Special Economic Zones Policies of Pakistan and China’. The report aims to provide a strategic framework for enhancing the economic and industrial collaboration between Pakistan and China through Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The launch event, held in Islamabad, brought together key stakeholders and experts who shared their insights on the importance of this initiative and its potential impact on Pakistan’s economic landscape. In his opening remarks, Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive DirectorRead More
Chairman CDA reviews ongoing uplift work in diplomatic enclave
Lakeview and Ankara Parks to See Major Beautification and Renovation Efforts, Says CDA Chairman ISLAMABAD, JUL 27 /DNA/ – Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha along with Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Saturday visited the Islamabad Industrial Triangle Kahota and Industrial Estate I-9/I-10. The Interior Secretary said that the state-of-the-art development of Industrial Triangle Kahota should be done and the industrial estates of Islamabad should be ensured to provide all the facilities to the industrialists. He further said that all kinds of encroachments should be eliminated from the Industrial TriangleRead More
Kazakhstan win first Olympic medal as rain disrupts Games
PARIS, JUL 27: Kazakhstan duo Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev won the first medal of the Olympic Games on Saturday after claiming bronze in the 10-metre mixed team air rifle event. Meanwhile, heavy rain disrupted the first full day of medal action at the Olympics as attention turned to sport after a spectacular but soggy opening ceremony. Le and Satpayev cruised to victory over Germany’s Maximilian Ulbrich and Anna Janssen, outscoring their opponents 17-5. A total of 14 golds are due to be up for grabs, with the first toRead More