Friday, May 16th, 2025
PM Shehbaz, COAS visit injured soldiers at CMH Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, MAY 16: /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif along with Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar visited Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi to meet the soldiers injured during M’arka-e-Haq. Rawalpindi, 16 May, 2025.
The Butchers’ Alliance
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History has witnessed tyrants whose names are etched in infamy—Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, and others who drenched continents in blood and sorrow. Hitler’s regime was responsible for the Holocaust, which resulted in the murder of over millions of Jews, and his war of aggression caused the deaths of nearly 70 to 85 million people worldwide during World War II. Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy, invaded Ethiopia in 1935, killing hundreds of thousands, and was complicit in Nazi atrocities. Stalin, though remembered for industrializingRead More
May 16: A Day of Victory, Unity, and Gratitude
By Qamar Bashir The war, triggered by unprovoked Indian aggression on May 7, concluded decisively in Pakistan’s favor by May 10. In just four days, Pakistan—through unmatched unity, strategic brilliance, and unwavering faith—shattered the illusion of regional hegemony and emerged triumphant on military, technological, and moral fronts. Now, on May 16, the entire Pakistani nation—joined in spirit by the global Muslim community and peace-loving nations worldwide—commemorates this triumph with prayers, humility, and a renewed resolve to defend peace, dignity, and sovereignty against all aggression. This was not merely a militaryRead More
Trump’s Gulf tour—deals over diplomacy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the Gulf region — including stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates — marked a continuation of his signature foreign policy style, placing a premium on business deals and economic agreements rather than the nuanced practice of diplomacy. While the tour produced several landmark agreements and large-scale investment pledges, it also reignited long-standing debates about ethics, regional stability, and the role of the United States in the Middle East. The visit to Saudi Arabia was particularly symbolic. Trump receivedRead More
Saad Raza secures master’s degree from New York University
NEW YORK, MAY 16 /DNA/ – Saad Raza, son of Abid Raza—Deputy Editor of the Daily Islamabad POST and CEO of Shifa Builders—has proudly earned his Master’s degree in Construction Management from New York University (NYU), USA. Saad’s achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for him personally but also for his family. His academic journey at one of the world’s leading universities has equipped him with advanced knowledge and skills in construction planning, project management, and sustainable development practices. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Abid Raza traveled from PakistanRead More

