Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Drones in Modern Warfare
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The concept of drones as the future of warfare has gained significant attention over the years, as advancements in technology have dramatically reshaped the landscape of military operations. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), offer a distinct set of advantages that make them increasingly attractive to military strategists and defense planners. Their lightweight design, high maneuverability and ability to deliver payloads with precision, all while minimizing direct human involvement in combat, highlight their growing importance. These factors have already been observed in several conflicts, with theRead More
Jemima Goldsmith, the former spouse of Imran, on Tuesday, voiced concern over his treatment in prison and called for his release.
Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed on Tuesday that party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was in good health and his fresh medical reports would be available soon. The development came after he said doctors were allowed to meet Imran at Adiala jail after the PTI complained that its incarcerated leader was facing health-related issues. Previously, Gohar had said that since October 3, no lawyer, family member or party leader had been allowed to meet Imran despite his being ill. He added that the PTI hadRead More
PM Shehbaz, India’s Jaishankar rub shoulders at dinner for SCO leaders
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 15: In a rare exchange between the leaders of the arch-rival neighbours, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar shook hands as the former received foreign dignitaries at a dinner hosted for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad for the SCO summit earlier today, marking the first visit by someone holding this office to the neighbouring nation in nearly a decade. Islamabad is hosting the 23rd meeting of the SCO’s Council of Heads of Government (CHG) with stringent security measures areRead More
‘Opposition to reforms based on likes, dislikes’
PPP chief says establishment of constitutional court has been part of his party’s manifesto since 2007 elections Nazir Siyal KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said opposition to the judicial reforms including establishing federal constitutional courts is based on personal likes and dislikes. The remarks come after the government failed to secure the magic number to sail through the bill to amend the Constitution last month, as its allies as well as members from the opposition benches vehemently opposed the proposal, forcing the administration to begin aRead More
Protests spread against alleged rape of student
Protesters stage sit-in in front of Punjab Assembly; dozens of students arrested in MultanBureau Report LAHORE: Students of a private college took to streets for the second day on Tuesday to protest against the alleged rape of a girl in Lahore, a day after dozens were injured in violent clashes between protesters and law enforcers. A group of students gathered outside a private college on Monday on a protest call after reports of the alleged rape of a female student went viral on social media platforms. At least 28 people,Read More
Pakistan bolsters ties with Tajikistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan
Golovchenko congratulated Pakistan on successfully hosting the SCO meeting and expressed Belarus’ commitment to working closely with Pakistan under the “Shanghai Spirit.” DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in multiple high-level bilateral meetings with regional counterparts during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Islamabad on Tuesday. The discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity between Pakistan and its Central Asian partners. In a meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral collaboration across all spheres ofRead More