Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Shooting in US church
DNA NEW YORK: Police and paramedics were responding to an active shooter situation unfolding on Wednesday at a church on the south side of US’s, local news reported, citing the Minneapolis Police Department. “There is no active threat to the community at this time. The shooter is contained,” the City of Minneapolis said on X. The shooting occurred at the Annunciation Church, which is also home to a grammar school. “The families of children at the school can go to the reunification zone at the Annunciation School,” the city saidRead More
NDMA chairman says 210,000 evacuated
Mehtab Pirzada ISLAMABAD: NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik has said that nearly 210,000 people have been safely evacuated from flood-affected regions with no casualties reported, APP reports. Speaking to the media, Lt Gen Malik said large-scale rescue efforts are being carried out in close coordination with the Pakistan Army, Rangers, Rescue 1122, Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), and other agencies, with evacuees relocated to relief camps where they are receiving medical care, food, and other essential services. He said the NDMA has issued early warnings for a newRead More
PM to meet Russian President in China
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 27: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold a series of high-profile meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China next week, sources said. According to diplomatic sources, a meeting between Prime Minister Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been finalized and will take place during the summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, regional security issues, and key global developments. The prime minister will also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to reviewRead More
Modi declined multiple phone calls from Trump: report
Report notes Indian perception of Trump has considerably changed due to his plans to boost Pakistan ties Centreline Report WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly attempted to contact Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on four occasions in recent weeks, but his calls went unanswered, The News reported citing Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper. The German paper, citing sources points out that earlier, Trump shocked India by imposing the country with 25% tariffs and calling it a “dead economy.” “There are signs indicating that Modi felt insulted,” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung writes, adding that Modi’s unwillingness toRead More
Earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan
DNA PESHAWAR: Tremors from a moderate earthquake were felt in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. The quake, measuring 5.3 magnitude, was recorded in Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Swabi, and Mansehra, along with adjoining areas. It also hit Gahkuch city of Gilgit Baltistan’s Ghizer district. The seismic centre said the epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. These earthquakes are part of a series of tremors to hit northern Pakistan inRead More
Ethiopia seeks Pakistan’s air combat expertise in new partnership
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 /DNA/ – Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, Commander Ethiopian Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting, both dignitaries held detailed discussions on areas of professional interest and reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen cooperation between the two Air Forces. Upon his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented Guard of Honour to Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff reaffirmed his commitmentRead More