Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
President Asif Ali Zardari visits POF Wah
ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari, visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah today. Upon his arrival, he was received Chairman POF Wah, Lieutenant General Syed Tahir Hameed Shah. Federal Minister for Defence Production, Mohammed Raza Hayat Harraj and Secretary Defence Ministry of Production, Lt General Muhammad Chiragh Haider (Retd) were also present during the visit. The Chairman briefed the President on the various production units of POF and highlighted the organization’s pivotal role in fulfilling the defence requirements of the country. He also highlighted POF’s capabilities, technologicalRead More
Experts call India’s water policies “Environmental Terrorism” against Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Centre for Law and Security (CLAS), hosted a joint seminar titled “Weaponizing Water: The Indus Waters Treaty and Future of Regional Stability.” The seminar brought together eminent experts, diplomats, legal scholars, and policymakers to discuss the deteriorating regional water security landscape in the aftermath of India’s unilateral and illegal holding of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) ‘in abeyance.’ Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI delivered welcome remarks. Others speakers included: Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan,Read More
Shocking study reveals ChatGPT may be harming your brain
A recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab has found that prolonged use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT may negatively impact brain function and emotional wellbeing, especially among younger users. The research, which involved 54 participants aged between 18 and 39, examined the cognitive and emotional effects of AI assistance by dividing participants into three groups. One group used ChatGPT, another relied on the Google search engine, while the third group was tasked with writing articles without technological assistance. Researchers employed electroencephalogram (EEG)Read More
Pakistan Navy evacuates injured Indian sailor from distressed tanker
ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 /DNA/ – The Joint Maritime Information and Coordination Centre (JMICC) of Pakistan Navy received a distress call from the Liberian-flagged oil/chemical tanker, MT HIGH LEADER, with all Indian crew onboard, requesting medical evacuation for one of its injured crew members. JMICC immediately activated its established maritime coordination protocols to ensure a rapid and effective response. Consequently, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) promptly evacuated the injured seafarer from MT HIGH LEADER and transferred him to a local hospital in Karachi for emergency medical care. The successful medical evacuationRead More
Chairman Senate lauds HEC’s National Outreach Programme for Universities Faculty, Staff
ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 /DNA/ – Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan organised on Wednesday a flagship conference entitled Faculty Leadership & Management Excellence (FLAME) 2025 to showcase the success of National Outreach Program, a capacity building initiative executed by National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) in 85 public sector universities. Over 4,000 faculty and management staff members have benefited from the program. Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani graced the closing ceremony of the conference as chief guest, whereas Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Mr. Khalid Maqbool SiddiquiRead More
Israel’s offensive aims to undermine Iran’s potential and overshadow Gaza
ISLAMABAD, JUN 18 /DNA/ – The recent Israeli unprovoked offensive on Iran is not an isolated event but a reflection of deeper, long-standing strategic fault lines and geopolitical dynamics. While Israel, backed by the US, seeks to neutralize Iran’s potential and regional relevance, Iran is asserting its strategic autonomy and ideological stance. This unfolding escalation not only risks further destabilizing the region but also strategically diverts international focus from the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Amidst these tensions, Pakistan must maintain its tactful and diplomatically prudent approach, given its historicalRead More