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ISSI honors Nelson Mandela’s legacy on International Day

ISSI honors Nelson Mandela’s legacy on International Day

ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ – Pakistan celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day with a special event organized by the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR). Key Highlights of the Event 1. Tributes to Mandela’s Global Legacy 2. Mandela’s Connection to Pakistan 3. Africa-Pakistan Relations 4. Mandela’s Enduring Message Exhibition & Closing Notes Why This Matters


33 Khwarij eliminated in Zhob District by security forces: ISPR

33 Khwarij eliminated in Zhob District by security forces: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, AUG 8 /DNA/ – On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan. Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. As a result of precise, bold and skillful engagement, thirty three Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell. A large cache of weapons, ammunition & explosives was also recovered. Sanitization operation is being conductedRead More


ICCI to host Business Opportunity Conference (BoC) in Kuala Lumpur

ICCI to host Business Opportunity Conference (BoC) in Kuala Lumpur

ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), a premier platform representing the business community of Pakistan, is all set to organize a high-profile Business Opportunity Conference and ICCI Global Gateway Awards 2025 in -Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—the vibrant business and cultural hub of the ASEAN region—scheduled from August 25 to 29, 2025. This prestigious international event will bring together over 100 leading businessmen and investors from across Pakistan’s diverse economic sectors. It is poised to unlock new avenues of bilateral trade, investment, collaboration, cultural exchange,Read More


Govt suspends mobile data services in Balochistan until Aug 31 for ‘security reasons’

Govt suspends mobile data services in Balochistan until Aug 31

Quetta, AUG 8: Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind on Friday said that mobile data services in the province have been suspended until August 31 over “security reasons”. In recent months, the security situation in Balochistan has worsened, as militants, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and intensity of their attacks. In February, nearly 62 per cent of the total terrorism-related deaths in the country occurred in Balochistan. The move came after a notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department on Aug 6, seen by Dawn.com,Read More


Netanyahu acknowledges India’s use of Israeli weapons against Pakistan during Op Sindoor

Netanyahu acknowledges India's use of Israeli weapons against Pakistan during Op Sindoor

Tel Aviv, AUG 8: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that weapons supplied by Tel Aviv were used by India during “Operation Sindoor” — the cross-border military campaign in which New Delhi attacked Pakistani positions under the pretext of targeting “terrorists”. The four-day confrontation, which erupted after India — without presenting evidence — blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, saw artillery duels, drone strikes, and air raids exchanged between the two nuclear-armed rivals. In response to the Indian aggression, Pakistan’s armed forces launched a large-scaleRead More


Will the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting mark a thaw in US-Russia relations?

Will the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting mark a thaw in US-Russia relations?

As the international community watches closely, the expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised both hopes and eyebrows. For some, this meeting might signal a potential easing of tensions between the two global powers. For others, it raises concerns about the strategic motives behind such a dialogue and its broader implications for global geopolitics. Donald Trump has always projected himself as a leader capable of forging unconventional relationships — especially with leaders traditionally at odds with Washington. His approach to diplomacy, often criticizedRead More