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Terrorists’ use of ‘human shields’ slowing down Bolan train’s day-long rescue operation

Terrorists' use of 'human shields' slowing down Bolan train's day-long rescue operation

QUETTA, MAR 12: Security forces continue their operation against terrorists, who have hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan district, as suicide bombers have taken women and children hostage, making the rescue effort increasingly difficult, security sources said on Wednesday. Militants blew up a railway track, opened fire, and hijacked the train — which was on a 30-hour-long journey carrying around 400 passengers — on Tuesday as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. According to security sources, the suicide bombers are holding women and children at three different locations, usingRead More


Bars across the Borders

Bars across the Borders

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Migration has long been a defining feature of human civilization, shaped by economic, political, and environmental factors. However, in recent decades, states across the Global North and South have increasingly adopted stringent policies aimed at restricting migration. These measures include stricter visa regimes, militarized borders, and the systematic erosion of asylum protections. Such policies have not only failed to deter migration but have also exacerbated border-related fatalities and humanitarian crises. The criminalization of migration is a deliberate strategy rooted in anti-immigrant sentiments, reinforcing narratives of disorderlyRead More


RCCI hosts annual iftar dinner honoring ambassadors

RCCI hosts grand iftar dinner for diplomats

RAWALPINDI, MAR 12 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) hosted a Grand Iftar Dinner to honor ambassadors, high commissioners, diplomats, and commercial counsellors. The prestigious event served as a platform to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Pakistan and the international community. Among the distinguished guests were H.E Mr. Atadjan Movlamov Ambassador of Turkmenistan, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Islamabad, along with ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Malaysia, Romania, Myanmar, Nepal, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, Zimbabwe, as well as Charge d’Affaires from Indonesia, Cyprus, andRead More


Terror on the Tracks: The Jaffar Express Hijacking and Pakistan’s Response

Terror on the Tracks: The Jaffar Express Hijacking and Pakistan’s Response

by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The recent attempt by terrorists and extremists to hijack the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan is yet another reminder of the persistent threats facing Pakistan. Their aim was clear to spread chaos and fear while using innocent human lives as a shield to fulfill their nefarious ambitions. However, the swift and decisive action of Pakistan’s security forces foiled this cowardly plan, reaffirming the nation’s resolve against terrorism. The incident underscores the importance of continued vigilance and strategic countermeasures to eliminate elements that seek to destabilize theRead More


Trump Inflicts Wounds on the U.S. Economy

Qamar Bashir

By: Qamar Bashir There was a significant plunge on Wall Street on Monday, driven by investor nervousness over the economic impact of President Trump’s trade policies. Stocks in Japan, Australia, South Korea, and China all followed suit, tracking losses from the U.S. Wall Street suffered major declines as fears over the trade war escalated. The S&P 500, which tracks the largest American companies, dropped by 2%, while the Dow Jones slipped just over 2%. The tech-heavy NASDAQ took the hardest hit, plunging by 4%. These losses were sparked by concernsRead More


HEC, Accreditation Councils meet to deliberate strengthening higher education standards

HEC

ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan convened a high-level meeting with national accreditation councils at the HEC Secretariat, Islamabad, to address key challenges in maintaining and enhancing the quality of higher education across the country. The meeting brought together chairpersons, presidents, and representatives from leading accreditation councils, including Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), National Council for Tibb (NCT), National Council for Homeopathy, Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP), Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PN&MC), Allied Health Professional Council, Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Pakistan EngineeringRead More