Sunday, August 17th, 2025
NDMA warns of intensified monsoon spells; says relief, restoration efforts underway
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA): Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Inam Haider on Sunday warned that two to three additional monsoon spells are likely in the coming weeks, with rainfall intensity projected to surge 50 to 60 percent above previous years. Addressing a media briefing on rain-related damages and flood response, the NDMA chief said this year’s monsoon spread has expanded significantly due to unusually high summer temperatures, which triggered atmospheric instability and heavier rainfall across multiple regions. He attributed the heightened severity to climate change, which continuesRead More
European leaders to join Zelensky for White House
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are among those expected to join Zelensky for the discussions DNA Washington/Brussels, Aug 17 — A high-stakes round of diplomacy is set to unfold in Washington on Monday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in the US capital for talks with President Donald Trump. A number of senior European leaders have confirmed their participation in the White House meeting, underscoring Europe’s push to be seen as central to any settlement of the Ukraine war.Read More
Independence Day Hockey Cup: Rising Stars White triumph over rising Stars Green
Saifullah Ansar RAWALPINDI, AUG 17 /DNA/ – The Rising Stars Hockey Club organized an Independence Day Hockey match at the Shehnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium Rawalpindi, marking Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a spirited display of sportsmanship, and international friendship. The much-anticipated exhibition match was contested between Rising Stars White and Rising Stars Green, with Rising Stars White emerging victorious by 3-1. The event carried a special charm as it featured diplomats, young players, and budding female athletes on the same field. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, donnedRead More