Monday, August 4th, 2025
Govt announces Rs4bn for rebuilding of flood-hit GB infrastructure
GILGIT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday undertook a one-day visit to Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to meet victims of recent torrential rains and floods, announcing a Rs4 billion package for infrastructure restoration and distributing compensation cheques among affected families. During his visit, the premier handed over Rs1 million compensation cheques to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the calamity. Offering prayers for the deceased and speedy recovery of the injured, the prime minister said he had come to express solidarity with the flood victims. “PakistanRead More
Seminar condemns India’s ‘Constitutional Terrorism’ in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, AUG 4 /DNA/ – The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, hosted a high-level seminar titled “Unheard Voices of IIOJK: Six Years of Struggle after Article 370” to mark the sixth anniversary of India’s unilateral revocation of Articles 370 and 35-A that stripped Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) of its autonomous status on August 5, 2019. Parliamentarians, senior defence officials, Kashmiri leaders, and civil society representatives attended the event to honour the resilience of the people of IIOJK and reinforce Pakistan’s enduring political, diplomatic, and moral supportRead More
Historic India-England Test series breaks multiple records
LONDON: The ongoing five-match Test series between India and England has made history by producing 50 scores of fifty or more — the most ever recorded in a single Test series. The series has seen 19 centuries and 31 half-centuries so far. India lead the tally with 28 fifty-plus scores, while England has contributed 22. This remarkable achievement also coincides with another milestone, the highest aggregate of runs scored in a five-match Test series. The previous record belonged to the 1928-29 Ashes series, where English and Australian batters amassed aRead More
The future of cryptocurrency: global trends and Pakistan’s position
Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche digital experiment into a global financial phenomenon, reshaping economies, investment strategies, and even government policies. As blockchain technology advances, nations worldwide are grappling with how to regulate, adopt, or restrict digital currencies. Pakistan, like many developing countries, stands at a crossroads—balancing the risks of unregulated crypto markets with the potential benefits of financial inclusion and technological innovation. The cryptocurrency market has matured significantly since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009. Major financial institutions, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and JPMorgan, have entered the space, offering Bitcoin ETFs andRead More
Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs in third T20I
Mohammad Nawaz gets Player of the Series award for his outstanding spin bowling performance DNA TRINDAD: Pakistan clinched a 2-1 series win over West Indies with a 13-run triumph in the third and final T20I at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground. Pakistan won the series opener by 14 runs but dropped the second match by two wickets to set up a Sunday night decider at Lauderhill, Florida. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Pakistan were rewarded with a powerhouse performance by Farhan and Ayub.Read More
Leaderless and Lawless: The Crisis Consuming Pakhtunkhwa
By Barrister Usman Ali, Ph.D. Pakistan today finds itself navigating a paradox. On the global stage, the country is showing signs of diplomatic recovery and economic stabilization. Its international footprint appears more confident, and there is cautious optimism in some economic circles. Yet, within its borders ,particularly in the conflict-prone provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the situation is anything but stable. Violence, lawlessness, and a palpable erosion of state authority have become disturbingly routine. This alarming internal decay comes at a time when Pakistan’s need for internal cohesion hasRead More