Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Civil, military leadership visits affected areas
COAS also interacted with troops, police and civil administration personnel involved in rescue efforts, lauding their selfless commitment in assisting victims of floods and torrential rains. COAS directed ground formations to approach this responsibility with utmost devotion and to spare no effort in alleviating the hardships of flood-stricken families Bureau Report/DNA Buner: 20 Aug: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Federal Ministers and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the flood-affected districts of Swat, Buner, Shangla, and Swabi. The Prime MinisterRead More
Pakistan Army may disband women’s hockey team
DNA RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s women’s hockey faces a fresh setback as reports suggest that the Pakistan Army is considering disbanding its women’s hockey team. The development has sparked concern within the hockey community, which fears that the move will deal a severe blow to the already struggling sport. Women’s hockey in Pakistan is largely sustained by a few departments, with the Army being one of the strongest supporters over the years. The loss of such institutional backing, observers warn, could further diminish opportunities for female players who already lack proper facilities,Read More
China to showcase latest mily hardware at Sept parade
The event, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, will see President Xi Jinping inspect troops in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and other world leaders expected to attend DNA BEIJING: China will unveil a slate of new domestically produced military hardware that will showcase its “powerful capability to prevail in modern war” at a parade next month, officials said on Wednesday. The event, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, will see President Xi Jinping inspect troops in Beijing’sRead More
Massive Anti-encroachment drive in Saidpur Village
The operation, carried out without discrimination, targeted constructions built illegally on 360 kanals of land after 2005. Several buildings were also vacated from occupants who had not paid rent for years. Minister Naqvi himself visited the site to inspect the progress of the operation and review the ongoing beautification and upgradation projects in Saidpur Village DNA ISLAMABAD – On the directives of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, a large-scale anti-encroachment operation was launched in Saidpur Model Village, resulting in the demolition of more than 200 illegal structures. Authorities confirmed thatRead More