Sunday, August 10th, 2025
PM congratulates Azeri president on peace accord with Armenia
ISLAMABAD, AUG 10: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated on Sunday Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the signing of a historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia during a telephone conversation on Sunday. The prime minister has commended President Aliyev’s leadership in achieving the agreement and affirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Azerbaijan on this key issue. PM Shehbaz also recognised the role of US President Donald Trump in facilitating the agreement and expressed hope that it would contribute to long-term peace in the region. President Aliyev thanked Pakistan forRead More
CDA, MCI host cycling event to promote green Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 /DNA/ – On the directions of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, sports wing of CDA and DMA, MCI jointly organized an exciting cycling competition in Islamabad today, at blue area, Islamabad aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, environmental sustainability, and the vision of a cleaner, greener capital city. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from professional cyclists, amateur riders, and citizens of all age groups, reflecting the growing public interest in cycling as a mode of recreation, sport, and eco-friendly transport. Chairman CDA andRead More
Dr. Abdullah Choudhry A Grassroots Leadership in Arifwala
By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer In the landscape of Pakistani politics, where rhetoric often overshadows action and promises frequently dissolve before reaching fruition, Dr. Abdullah Choudhry emerges as a beacon of dedicated, hands-on service for the town of Arifwala, Punjab. His leadership transcends the typical confines of political office; it is defined by an unwavering commitment to the tangible improvement of his constituents’ daily lives, a commitment vividly documented not just in words, but in the very streets and infrastructure of Arifwala, and captured in moments of active engagement likeRead More
Pakistan needs a well-coordinated cybersecurity strategy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 /DNA/ – During a discussion on “Cyber Threat Intelligence,” hosted by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) Islamabad in collaboration with the Pakistan Information Security Association (PISA), Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, emphasized the need for a well-coordinated strategy to safeguard Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. “In the age of hybrid warfare, where cyber threats have a devastating impact on national security, we need a proactive approach,” he stated. He pointed out that cyber-attacks have become a crucial tool in warfare and stressed the importance of investing heavilyRead More
Overseas Pakistanis not ‘brain drain’ case but rather ‘brain gain’, says COAS Munir
WASHINGTON, AUG 10: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called the overseas Pakistanis not a case of “brain drain” but rather a “brain gain” and described them as a source of pride and dignity. The army chief, addressing the Pakistani diaspora during his US visit, dismissed the derogatory term used for the talented nationals who joined the workforce in different countries. He added that they are as passionate about the country as those living back home. During an interactive session, COAS Munir urged them to remainRead More
United States Strangles the United Nations
By Qamar Bashir The United States was once the proud architect of global multilateralism. In the aftermath of World War II, Washington orchestrated the creation of the United Nations and insisted on its headquarters being located in New York. With its generous financial contributions and diplomatic influence, the U.S. wielded immense leverage—projecting soft power and shaping international norms without firing a single shot. But over time, the very mechanisms it built began to emancipate other nations: the UN’s equal‑vote structure and independent agency frameworks enabled coalitions from the Global SouthRead More