Friday, July 18th, 2025
Chairman CDA orders crackdown on illegal housing schemes in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: /DNA/ – The Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired an important meeting at the Chief Commissioner’s Office, Islamabad which was attended by Talat Mahmood, Member Admin and Estate, Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Planning, Syed Mafasat Raza, Member Engineering, CDA, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, Director General Planning, Director General Building Control and Housing, Director General Law, Director General Special Projects, Chief Officer, MCI, Deputy DG Enforcement and DMA, Registrar Cooperative Housing Societies, ADCG and other senior officers. During the briefing, Member PlanningRead More
5 ‘bombers’ arrested at Pak-Afghan border
Terrorists took refuge inside mosque and surrendered without any exchange of fire, say security sources News Desk ISLAMABAD: Security forces have arrested five suspected suicide bombers who were attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan on the evening of July 17, according to security sources. The movement of a large group of terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored militant group ‘Fitna Al Khawarij’, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was detected on July 17 at 5:00pm, they added. At approximately 6:25pm, the security sources said that terrorists crossed into Pakistan andRead More
Five ‘suicide bombers’ arrested during infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: Security forces have arrested five suspected suicide bombers who were attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan on the evening of July 17, according to security sources. The movement of a large group of terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored militant group ‘Fitna Al Khawarij’, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was detected on July 17 at 5:00pm, they added. At approximately 6:25pm, the security sources said that terrorists crossed into Pakistan and moved toward the areas of Azizkhel and Mandikhel. Faced with a strong security presence, theyRead More
Potential of Uzbek-Pak-Afghanistan rail Link
The recently held trilateral meeting in Kabul between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan on July 17, 2025 has given renewed impetus to the long-envisioned rail link connecting Uzbekistan to Pakistan via Afghanistan. This high-level dialogue has reaffirmed the commitment of all three nations to enhance regional connectivity through sustainable infrastructure. The rail corridor, if realized, would mark a major breakthrough in efforts to link Central and South Asia economically, culturally, and strategically. The meeting underscored the transformative potential of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) railway project, which promises toRead More
Israel opens Syrian front; regional escalation raises alarms
In a troubling development for the already volatile Middle East, Israel has opened a new front by launching strikes on certain areas in Syria. The Israeli government has accused the Syrian regime of facilitating disturbances within Israel through alleged support for proxy militias and cross-border threats. The latest attacks have targeted what Israel claims are military installations and surveillance facilities used by pro-Iranian forces operating under the umbrella of the Syrian government. Israeli officials argue that the strikes are a defensive measure, aimed at neutralizing threats to their national security.Read More
Pak, Libya to expand defence ties
Upon his arrival at GHQ, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Army Ansar M Bhatti RAWALPINDI, JUL 18 /DNA/ – In a significant development aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, called on Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The high-profile meeting marks a new chapter in the defence and securityRead More