Thursday, May 1st, 2025
COAS Witnesses ‘Exercise Hammer Strike’; Reaffirms Resolve to Defend Pakistan’s Sovereignty
RAWALPINDI, 1 MAY (DNA):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) today to witness Exercise Hammer Strike—a high-intensity, field training exercise conducted by Pakistan Army’s Mangla Strike Corps. Upon arrival, the COAS was received by the Corps Commander. The exercise was meticulously designed to validate combat readiness, battlefield synergy, and the operational integration of cutting-edge weapon systems under near-battlefield conditions. A diverse array of advanced capabilities, including multirole fighter aircraft, combat aviation assets, long-range precision artillery, and next-generation field engineeringRead More
Pahalgam False Flag: another Indian MLA exposes BJP’s agenda
ISLAMABAD, MAY 1 (APP/DNA):Another Indian Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) has exposed the BJP’s alleged agenda following the false flag attack in Pahalgam. Chandrashekhar Yadav, an MLA from Bihar representing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has raised serious questions about the recent Pahalgam incident, sources said. He said that no one in the country has the courage to kill someone based on their religion. “This is merely an excuse to spread hatred. If that weren’t the case, why would a Muslim fall victim to the bullets in Pahalgam?” heRead More
Girls’ education summit urges reopening of schools in Kurram amid security concerns
PESHAWAR, May 1 (APP/DNA): A Girls’ Education Summit convened here Thursday by Social Welfare and Women Development Department in collaboration with Blue Veins highlighted critical challenges and potential solutions for girls’ education in District Kurram. The summit placed a strong emphasis on tackling learning poverty and exploring alternative educational avenues for girls whose schooling has been disrupted by prevailing law and order situation in the district Kurram. Addressing the attendees, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Development, Qasim Ali Shah, underscored provincial government’s awareness of severe impact security situation inRead More
Rohingya genocide a test of international moral and legal commitment: Pak, Myanmar experts raise concerns
ISLAMABAD, MAY 1 (DNA): The genocide of the Rohingya in Myanmar is a systematic campaign rooted in Buddhist chauvinism, mono-ethnic nationalism, and the denial of Rohingya identity. Addressing atrocities of this scale requires moral courage, strong legal mechanisms, and a unified global response. As such, it represents a critical test of the international community’s moral and legal resolve. Justice can only be achieved through sustained international pressure, comprehensive documentation, and inclusive political reforms. This was observed at a seminar titled “Buddhists, Rohingyas, and Genocide: Major Fault Lines and Possible SilverRead More
Farhan powers United’s charge in HBL PSL X
ISLAMABAD, May 01 (APP/DNA):Defending champions of the previous PSL edition Islamabad United are leading the points table of HBL PSL X with 10 points from six matches. The side has won five of their six matches, with the only loss coming against the home side, Lahore Qalandars, on Wednesday night at the Gaddafi Stadium, after five consecutive wins, said a press release.United opening batter Sahibzada Farhan was initially not picked in the HBL PSL Player Draft in January this year, and was later selected after he top-scored in the recentlyRead More
US approves $131m military tech deal with India amid Pakistan tensions
ISLAMABAD, May 1 (DNA):The United States has approved a possible $131 million arms deal with India to help improve its maritime surveillance system at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan are rising. The deal was announced on April 30 by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) — a US government body that manages defence sales to other countries. The DSCA said the sale will include SeaVision software, training, support services, and other tools to help India monitor activities in the Indo-Pacific region. “This sale will improve India’s abilityRead More