Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
At least five killed, 29 wounded in Quetta explosion
QUETTA: At least five people were killed and 29 injured in an explosion on Quetta’s Sariab Road Tuesday night, a Civil Hospital spokesperson told the media. “The incident near Shahwani Stadium was apparently a suicide blast,” a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesperson said, adding that teams are collecting evidence from the scene.
“Uzbekistan: The Pearl of the Silk Road” – A New Chapter in Pakistan-Uzbekistan Tourism
DNA News Agency ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2: A vibrant “Uzbekistan: the Pearl of the Silk Road” tourism and cultural show was held in Islamabad, signaling a new era of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The event, hosted by the Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, aimed to revive the historical “Great Silk Road” ties through modern tourism and cultural exchanges. In his address, Ambassador Tukhtaev emphasized the deep-rooted historical and spiritual connections between the two nations, which once flourished as hubs of trade and learning. He extended a warm invitation toRead More
Prime Minister condemns terrorist attack in Bannu
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif praised the bravery of security forces who neutralized six terrorists in a recent attack on the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Bannu district. The Prime Minister referred to the terrorists as “Khawarij,” a term often used to describe those who sow discord, and condemned the attack as being sponsored by India. The Prime Minister expressed his profound sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of six brave soldiers from the Federal Constabulary and the Army who lost their lives in the confrontation.Read More
CM Gandapur says mistrust between establishment, Imran Khan persists
PTI founder is in favour of presidential system, says KP chief minister DNA ISLAMABAD: In a rare insight into backdoor dialogue, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur claimed that mistrust between the establishment and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan stemmed from past incidents, saying that although he took the initiative to start a negotiation process, the effort was later abandoned. “A time will come when everyone will realise that sitting together for the country’s sake is unavoidable,” the provincial chief executive said while addressing a press conference inRead More
Ahsan visits Tianjin to explore new opportunities for Pakistan under CPEC 2.0
TIANJIN, China , SEP 02 (DNA) — Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal visited Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit to discuss new opportunities for Pakistan under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0). Tianjin, a major industrial and economic hub in northern China, is home to the country’s largest port in the region and serves as a global financial center. During his visit, the minister highlighted the potential to deepen collaboration in key sectors critical to Pakistan’s long-term growth.Read More
Islamabad red zone vehicle inspection deemed unsatisfactory by Mohtasib
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP/DNA): Terming the previous report regarding checking/examination of vehicles with regard to their environmental friendliness submitted by the authorities concerned as being unsatisfactory, the Wafaqi Mohtasib, Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has summoned the SSP (Traffic), DC (ICT) and DG (Environment) on September 04, 2025. The Registrar, Wafaqi Mohtasib Office, has issued notices to the all concerned in this connection,said in a Press Release issued here on Tuesday. It may be recalled that earlier the Wafaqi Mohtasib had, while taking serious notice of the long queues of vehicles inRead More