Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Pakistan Navy seizes liquor worth Rs350 million near Gadani Coast
KARACHI, JUL 8: /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy, in collaboration with Directorate of Excise, Taxation & Anti-Narcotics (South Zone Balochistan) and Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC), seized a large quantity of liquor during a counter-narcotics operation off the coast of Gadani. The value of the seized consignment is estimated at Rs 350 million. The consignment was being smuggled into Pakistan via sea routes from international origins. The confiscated liquor has been handed over to Directorate of Excise, Taxation & Anti-Narcotics (South Zone Balochistan) for further legal proceedings. This successful operationRead More
Japan donates 166 books to COMSATS Abbottabad under cultural project
ISLAMABAD, JUL 8 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation, has donated a collection of 166 books related to Japan to the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus as a part of the “Read Japan Project”aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Japan’s rich culture, politics and economics through books. AKAMATSU Shuichi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on behalf of the Nippon Foundation, presented the books to Prof. Dr. Shahid Khattak, Director, COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus at a ceremony held on TuesdayRead More
Heavy rains expected in next 2 days
DNA ISLAMABAD: The NDMA issued fresh alerts for flash flooding and glacial lake outbursts in the northern and northwestern provinces of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing “a significant rise in temperatures and…an upcoming weather system.” The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday issued an alert for heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir and parts of Balochistan, for the next two days. Monsoon rains fall across the region from June to September, offering respite from the summer heat. They are crucial toRead More
Qatar says ‘we will need time’ for Gaza accord
Israel opposes an independent Palestinian state Centreline Report WASHINGTON:: Qatar has called for more time to finalize a Gaza ceasefire deal, urging all parties to show restraint and patience as negotiations enter a critical phase. A senior Qatari official, speaking to international media, said, “We are working tirelessly with all stakeholders. A sustainable ceasefire cannot be rushed—it must be just and lasting.” Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly re-engaged with Middle East diplomacy, holding back-channel talks with regional figures to push for an immediate ceasefire. “We cannot allow moreRead More
Islamabad court orders to block 27 prominent YouTube channels over ‘anti-state content’
YouTube channels allegedly involved in spreading material in violation of Peca and other relevant laws ISLAMABAD, JUL 8: A local court in the federal capital on Tuesday ordered the blocking of 27 prominent YouTube channels for allegedly sharing content deemed anti-state. The order was issued by Islamabad’s Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah on the request of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). According to the court order, the FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing initiated an inquiry into the matter on June 2, 2025. During the course of the investigation, the agency identified multipleRead More
President Zardari to shortly administer oath to Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 8 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari will shortly administer the oath of office to Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court. PTV will telecast the proceedings live. All media outlets are requested to air the ceremony live. Akhtar Munir: President Asif Ali Zardari administering the oath of office to Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court,at Awan-e-Sadr, on 8th July, 2025.