Monday, August 18th, 2025
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: group official
Proposal comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans to expand the war into Gaza City DNA GAZA: Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza without requesting amendments, a source from the group told AFP Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war. Mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the conflict, which has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. But after receiving a new proposal from meditators, HamasRead More
Dar rules out 27th Constitutional amendment, urges peace with neighbors
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said there is no need for a 27th constitutional amendment as the country is still absorbing the 26th. Speaking to the media in London, Dar said the country was running smoothly and dismissed the need for another amendment. He added that India has been making verbal violations of the ceasefire, but Pakistan remains alert. “If India looks at us with ill intent, we will respond firmly,” he said. Dar stressed that Pakistan seeks peace with its neighbors. “WeRead More
OIC condemns Israeli PM’s visit to illegal west bank settlement, calls for UN action
JEDDAH, AUG 18: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the Israeli prime minister’s visit to the illegal “Ofra” settlement in the occupied West Bank, calling it a provocative act accompanied by racist statements. According to the OIC, the Israeli leader reaffirmed his commitment to preserving settlements, maintaining control over the so-called “Land of Israel,” and preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. In a statement, the OIC said the visit represented a further escalation of Israel’s blatant violations of international law and United Nations resolutions, particularly UNRead More
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: group official
GAZA, AUG 18: Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza without requesting amendments, a source from the group told AFP Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war. Mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the conflict, which has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. But after receiving a new proposal from meditators, Hamas said it was ready for talks. “Hamas has delivered its response to the mediators, confirmingRead More
Palestinian President extends condolences to Pakistan
DNA RAMALLAH, Aug 18 — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the leadership and people of Pakistan following the devastating floods, landslides, and torrents that struck northern areas of the country, claiming hundreds of lives, including a rescue crew whose helicopter crashed while performing its national duty. In separate messages addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, President Abbas expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the natural disaster. He emphasized the solidarity ofRead More
PAC slams delays only escalate project costs despite billions spent
The project originally approved in 2001 at a cost of Rs 14 billion and revised thrice to Rs 61.985 billion Nazir Siyal/DNA KARACHI: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) expressed strong displeasure over the long-stalled Right Bank Outfall Drain-II (RBOD-II) project, where despite spending over Rs 40 billion between 2001 and 2017, the scheme remains incomplete. At a briefing by WAPDA officials and Sindh Irrigation Department officers, it was revealed that the 273-kilometer-long project originally approved in 2001 at a cost of Rs 14 billion and revised thrice to Rs 61.985Read More