Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Islamabad’s rain havoc—a wake-up call
The twin tragedies that struck Islamabad on July 21 and 22, 2025, underscore a troubling reality about the state of urban planning and infrastructure resilience in Pakistan’s capital city. What should have been a brief monsoon episode turned into a nightmare for many, with water gushing down the Margalla Hills and nearly submerging Saidpur Village—a heritage and tourism site recently rejuvenated with the generous support of the Azerbaijan government. The following day, a retired colonel and his 25-year-old daughter were tragically swept away by floodwaters in DHA Phase 5, aRead More
Opp leader in Punjab PA gets 10 years sentence
The verdict adds to the former ruling party’s legal and political woes — triggered by the infamous May 9 riots which saw military installations including Rawalpindi’s General Headquarters (GHQ) being vandalised by mobs following Khan’s arrest in a graft case Abid Raza/DNA LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Sargodha on Tuesday sentenced Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Ahmed Khan Bachar, MNA Mohammad Ahmed Chattha and several other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers to 10 years each in prison in vandalism case related to May 9 riots. Bachar was not present in the courtRead More
UAE Envoy, First Lady Aseefa discuss bilateral cooperation
KARACHI, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of Pakistan, today received His Excellency Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, during a meeting held at Bilawal House. The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi; Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Provincial Minister for Sindh; and Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Mayor of Karachi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates were discussed, withRead More
Saudi Naval chief lauds Pak Navy commitment to maritime security
Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s initiatives for ensuring maritime security and regional stability through Regional Maritime Security Patrols ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces was received by Admiral Naveed Ashraf and was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out naval contingent. The dignitary wasRead More
The Prophet’s Dignity: A Line Muslims Will Never Let Be Crossed
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In every era of human history, certain individuals have risen above all others by virtue of their unmatched character, timeless message, and universal appeal. Among these personalities, none occupies a more sacred and revered position in the hearts of more than a billion people across the world than the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He is not only the seal of prophethood in Islam, but also a symbol of mercy, justice, and moral excellence. The Holy Qur’an testifies: “Muhammad is not the father of [any]Read More
Rise of China is a stabilizing force for global politics: experts
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, July 22 /DNA/ – Experts term the rise of China as a stabilizing force in global politics. They were speaking at the launch of the book titled “China’s Globalisation and the New World Order” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) here on Tuesday. The book, edited by Dr Adam Saud and Dr Najimdeen Bakare and recently published by Palgrave Macmillan, presents critical yet divergent views of regional and global behaviour of China in the context of world order and system. Focusing on how China isRead More