Friday, June 6th, 2025
The Indo-Pacific’s Strategic Transition
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The strategic convergence emerging in the Indo-Pacific signifies a notable transformation in the regional security architecture, reflecting both a response to the shifting geopolitical balance and a reassessment of existing alliance structures. However, this convergence represents a transitional phase rather than a conclusive or optimal configuration. The prevailing security arrangements among the United States and its Indo-Pacific allies remain incomplete and fragmented. Unlike the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which institutionalizes mutual defense commitments and centralized military coordination, the Indo-Pacific lacks binding defense obligations among regionalRead More
Trilateral Talks: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China agree on anti-terror cooperation
ISLAMABAD, JUN 6 /DNA/ – The presence of various militant groups on Afghan soil poses a significant challenge to regional security, according to veteran journalist and former Associated Press correspondent Kathy Gannon. She added that while Afghanistan might not want all the militant groups on its territory nor did Kabul invite them all, but they were still there. She was speaking at an event titled “Geopolitical Shifts and Security Challenges: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Regional Power Play” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). While appreciating recent positive developmentsRead More
THE REPUTATION IMPERATIVE: why corporate survival hinges on trust
Title: Reputation Management and Crisis Communication Author Name: Imran Ghaznavi Price: Rs: Reviewed by: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUN 6 /DNA/ – The boardroom was silent when the call came in. A whistleblower had leaked internal documents to the press. The CEO’s face turned ashen. Shares plummeted 30% in pre-market trading. By noon, regulators were circling. Within a week, a 50-year-old brand was fighting for its life. This wasn’t just a crisis—it was a reputation assassination. And according to Imran Ghaznavi’s groundbreaking book, “Reputation Management and CrisisRead More
Russia celebrates Russian language day to Honor Cultural Heritage and Literary Excellence
DNA MOSCOW, JUN 6: Russia proudly observes Russian Language Day, a national celebration dedicated to honoring the richness, heritage, and global significance of the Russian language. The date marks the birth anniversary of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799–1837), the legendary Russian poet, writer, playwright, and the founder of modern Russian literary language. His works have inspired generations and played a pivotal role in shaping the Russian language as we know it today. Russian Language Day was officially established by a Presidential Decree on June 6, 2011, with the goal of “preserving,Read More