Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Why Heavy Firing Reports Ignored: Jaffar Express departs amid safety concerns
EXCLUSIVE In a shocking turn of events, the Balochistan government has come under intense scrutiny for its decision to allow the Jaffar Express to depart from Quetta Railway Station despite receiving reports of heavy firing on the train. This decision has raised serious questions about the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens, particularly the 500 innocent passengers aboard the train. The Jaffar Express, which operates between Quetta and Peshawar, was reportedly targeted by armed assailants, leading to fears of a potential tragedy. [Speaking on theRead More
At least 13 terrorists killed, 80 train passengers rescued as operation continues in Bolan
QUETTA: At least 80 hostages, including women and children, were freed by security forces on Tuesday after an unknown number of terrorists took passengers of the Jaffar Express hostage in Balochistan’s Bolan area, said security sources. The train, with over 400 passengers on board in nine bogies, was on its way from Quetta to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when it came under attack, according to security sources. Among those rescued are 53 men, 26 women and 11 children. Security sources added forces are continuing the operation to rescue the otherRead More
Report reveals ADB’s aid ‘misuse’
Dogar questioned whether NDMA is authorized to allocate foreign aid to other countries Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: The $30 million aid provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Pakistan’s flood victims was allegedly diverted to assist disaster-affected regions in Turkey and Syria, an audit report revealed on Tuesday. According to the audit report presented before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly, the ADB’s aid was granted for flood relief, but it was ‘used’ to assist Turkey and Syria disaster regions. During today’s meeting of PAC, Parliamentary leaderRead More
Islamabad to get state-of-the-art food street in blue area: Chairman CDA
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali Randhawa Chairman CDA/ Chief Commissioner Islamabad regarding establishment of state of the art Food Street at Blue Area besides initiating other projects. The meeting was attended by Member Planning, Member Engineering, Member Finance, DG Environment, DG Building Control Section (BCS) and other senior officers of CDA. During the meeting, Muhammad Ali Randhawa Chairman CDA said that all out efforts should be made for making Federal Capital Islamabad, more beautiful, environment friendly as well as toRead More
Commerce minister embarks on official Oman visit
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 (DNA) — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan embarked on an official visit to Oman, with his itinerary packed with high-level meetings, industrial visits, and cultural engagements. Arriving at Muscat International Airport, the Minister was warmly received by diplomatic dignitaries from the Pakistani Embassy—Ambassador Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Deputy Head of Mission Bilal Hassan, and Commercial Counsellor Ishrat Hussain Bhatti—as well as Omani officials including Minister Counselor Rashid Al Rashdi and Relations Specialist Abdullah Al Jabri,said a press release issued here on Tuesday. As part of hisRead More
ISSI hosts round table commemorating International Women’s Day
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organized a round table discussion titled “Accelerate Action: Strategic Imperatives for Advancing Gender Equality” to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025. The keynote speaker at the event was Dr. Najeeba Arif, Chairperson, Pakistan Academy of Letters. Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch participated through a special video message for the occasion. In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted both the progress and challenges in advancing gender equality. Citing UN Secretary-GeneralRead More