Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Traoré: The Unyielding Voice of Africa’s Awakening
By Qamar Bashir Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa with a population of over 22 million, has long been a battleground for competing global interests. Rich in gold, copper, and other minerals, yet plagued by poverty and conflict, the country has struggled to assert control over its wealth. In September 2022, a bold new leader emerged—Ibrahim Traoré, a 34-year-old army captain—who seized power in a military coup, vowing to reclaim Burkina Faso’s sovereignty from foreign exploitation. Traoré has since become a symbol of resistance, not just for BurkinaRead More
In meeting with PM Shehbaz, President Zardari urges relief for common man in budget
ISLAMABAD, JUN 1: In a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday urged the government to take practical and impactful steps in the upcoming budget to provide relief to the common man. He stated this while meeting the premier at Governor’s House Lahore to discuss the prevailing political and security situation of the country. During the meeting, the top leadership held wide-ranging discussions on national affairs, including the country’s political climate and security challenges. The participants also reviewed the outcomes of the prime minister’s recentRead More
Daesh operative arrested in Pak-Turkiye joint operation
Arrested Ozgur Altun accused of directing plots targeting civilian sites in Turkiye, Europe DNA ISLAMABAD: A senior Daesh operative was captured during a Pakistan-Turkiye joint intelligence operation conducted at a border area connecting Afghanistan, a Turkish news agency reported citing security sources on Sunday. The arrested Daesh operative was identified as Ozgur Altun, whose codename is “Abu Yasir Al Turki”. Altun was wanted to Turkiye for directing plots targeting concert venues and other civilian sites in Turkiye and across Europe, according to the report. It added that the operative wasRead More
World Bicycle Day celebrated with a rally promoting health and sustainability
The event was organized as part of Serena Hotels’ Sports Diplomacy initiative, which uses sports as a bridge to bring communities together and inspire healthy lifestyles. DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 1: Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkmenistan, organized a vibrant and inclusive World Bicycle Day Rally in Islamabad to promote the health benefits of cycling and its positive impact on the environment. This marks the third consecutive year of this collaboration, underscoring a shared commitment to sustainability and community well-being. Cyclists from all walks of life including diplomats,Read More
Pakistan won’t compromise on Balochistan’s peace: Field Marshal Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD, JUN 1: Field Marshal Asim Munir said that every conspiracy against Pakistan — be it internal or external — will be foiled, while accusing India of fuelling terrorism in Balochistan through its “proxy networks”. He made these remarks during a joint address with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a grand jirga held in Quetta, where tribal elders and families of martyrs were in attendance. “India is behind the terrorist networks operating in Balochistan. It’s proxy war is no longer covert — it has now become open aggression,” said theRead More
Final T20I: Pakistan win toss, elected to bowl first against Bangladesh
LAHORE, JUN 1: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the third and final T20I match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Playing XIsPakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (wk), Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed HEAD-TO-HEADThe two teams have come face to face 21Read More