Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
PM Shehbaz meets air chief, praises PAF’s role in national defense
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, AUG 26 /DNA/ — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu to discuss the professional affairs and strategic priorities of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). During the meeting, the Prime Minister paid glowing tribute to the PAF’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s skies. He lauded the air force as a “steel wall” in the defense of Pakistan, emphasizing that its personnel—referred to as the “Falcons of the Nation”—have consistently demonstrated courageRead More
India readies for punishing US tariffs
Trump issued a three-week deadline on August 6, which is expected to take effect on Wednesday MUMBAI: Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump. Trump has tied issues of war and peace to trade, threatening to slap 50% duties on New Delhi in retaliation for its continued purchases of Russian oil — which Washington argues help finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The tariff offensive has rattled US-India ties, given New DelhiRead More
ECP writes to political parties seeking financial statements
Mahnoor Ansar / DNA ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a formal reminder to all political parties, directing their leadership to submit consolidated and audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2024–25, which concluded in June 2025. As per the requirements of Sections 204 and 210 of the Elections Act, 2017, and Rules 159 and 160 of the Election Rules, 2017, all parties are obligated to file their financial disclosures with the Commission on or before August 29, 2025. Under Section 210 of the Elections Act, politicalRead More
Upcoming SCO summit in China
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) prepares to convene its annual summit in China starting August 31, global attention is turning toward the strategic ambitions and diplomatic choreography of its key member states. With leaders from China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Central Asian nations expected to attend, the summit promises to be a pivotal moment for regional dialogue, economic collaboration, and security coordination. China, as this year’s host, is expected to showcase its leadership within the SCO framework by emphasizing connectivity, trade, and multilateralism. The summit will be held inRead More
Australia expels Iran’s envoy over antisemitic attacks
Iran has vowed reciprocal action; rejects accusations as baseless DNA CANBERA: Australia said on Tuesday it would expel Iran’s ambassador to Canberra, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Tehran of executing two antisemitic attacks in the key cities of Sydney and Melbourne. “Iran has sought to disguise its involvement, but ASIO assesses it was behind the attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney on October 20 last year, and the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on December 6.” “These were extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by aRead More
Another blow to democracy
In a development that has stirred deep concern across Pakistan’s political landscape, an anti-terrorism court in Faisalabad has sentenced 61 more Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers to prison in connection with the May 9, 2023 riots. Among those convicted are prominent figures such as Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, and Zartaj Gul, each handed a 10-year sentence for their alleged involvement in the attack on the residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah2. The verdict marks yet another chapter in the ongoing legal crackdown against PTI following theRead More