Friday, August 8th, 2025
Ina Lepel returns to Pakistan as German ambassador
Ambassador Lepel is no stranger to Pakistan. She first served in Islamabad in 2007 as the Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy. She then returned in 2015 for her first tenure as Germany’s Ambassador to Pakistan, a position she held until 2019 By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ – Ina Lepel has arrived in Pakistan to assume her responsibilities as the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany — marking her third diplomatic posting in the country and second as Ambassador. Her return underlines Germany’sRead More
Pakistan Navy, PMSA, KPT conduct joint port security drill
KARACHI, AUG 8 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy conducted a two-day Port Security and HarbourDefence Exercise at Karachi harbour. The exercise aimed to enhance operational tactics, techniques, and procedures, and to strengthen inter-agency coordination among all relevant stakeholders. Multiple scenarios were rehearsed to improve the readiness and integrated response capabilities of Pakistan Navy’s Coastal Command, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), Karachi Port Trust (KPT), and other law enforcement agencies. During the course of exercise, participating units rehearsed coordinated actions in a high-pressure environment, focusing on swift detection, deterrence, and neutralisation ofRead More
Palestine warns of Gaza catastrophe, demands UN action
RAMALLAH, AUG 8 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has initiated an intensive international campaign urging the world to confront the catastrophic repercussions of the Israeli cabinet’s decision to fully occupy and impose control over the Gaza Strip. The Ministry warns that these measures threaten the survival of Palestinian civilians, subjecting them to mass killings, starvation, and forced displacement. Over one million Palestinians face imminent expulsion, while more than two million risk being confined to less than 10% of Gaza’s territory—a deliberate step toward their eventual forcedRead More
ASEAN Ambassadors mark 58th anniversary in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ – Chief Guest Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage Aurangzeb Khichi, the Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad Ambassador of Myanmar Wunna Han and Heads of Missions of the ASEAN states cutting cake to celebrate the 58th Anniversary of ASEAN DAY.=DNA ALSO READ: Deepening ASEAN-Pakistan ties: A Philippine perspective
Modi skipped Trump meeting over fear of COAS Munir encounter: Bloomberg
ISLAMABAD, AUG 8: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined a meeting with US President Donald Trump in June, fearing a possible encounter with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to Bloomberg. The American publication, citing officials in New Delhi, said Modi was concerned Trump might arrange a meeting between him and COAS Munir if they were both at the White House at the same time. While India was comfortable with Trump meeting Pakistan’s civilian leadership, hosting Field Marshal Munir was viewed as a setback to the Indian narrative.Read More
Will Fakhar Zaman recover in time for Asia Cup 2025?
Pakistan’s left-handed batsman Fakhar Zaman is expected to regain full fitness soon and is likely to be available for the Asia Cup, scheduled to begin in the UAE on September 9. As per a local media outlet, the hard-hitting batter, the player’s injury is not serious and he is expected to recover soon. “He is currently in Dubai on his way back home from the United States and is expected to reach tonight. I spoke to him personally and he told me that it’s a minor injury and it willRead More