Friday, September 5th, 2025
The unprecedented flooding of Gujrat: a man-made catastrophe
Gujrat, a city in Punjab, Pakistan, and its surrounding areas are grappling with an unprecedented flooding disaster, the likes of which have not been witnessed in recent memory. The floodwaters have not only inundated residential areas, but have also caused widespread displacement and destruction. What makes this crisis particularly alarming is that it is not solely a natural phenomenon, but a man-made one—a direct result of years of negligence, poor urban planning, and a blatant disregard for natural ecosystems. The core of the problem lies in the fact that theRead More
The transformative potential of Uzbekistan-Pakistan rail links
The commitment by Pakistan and Uzbekistan to enhance connectivity through a proposed rail link via Afghanistan marks a monumental step toward regional economic integration. This ambitious infrastructure project holds the potential to unlock vast trade opportunities, spur economic growth, and foster deeper people-to-people ties between Central and South Asia. With both nations already taking concrete steps, such as initiating direct flights, this rail corridor could be a true game-changer, transforming not just bilateral relations but also the broader regional economic landscape. Central Asia, a region rich in natural resources andRead More
Pakistan reaffirms strong support for Palestine
Senator Ishaq Dar strongly reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled stance in support of the establishment of an independent, sovereign, viable and contiguous State of Palestine, based on pre-June 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a high-level Palestinian delegation led by Advisor to the President and Supreme Judge, H.E. Mahmoud Alhabash, and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Palestine in their just struggle for freedom, dignity and statehood. During the meeting, Senator IshaqRead More
Punjab CM under fire for using two-year-old image
LAHORE, SEPT 5: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz came under fire from social media users on Thursday for sharing a two-year old image and claiming that it showed measures taken for the rehabilitation of flood victims. “Innovated portable washrooms constructed and placed at relief camps in Chiniot,” she wrote on X, uploading a photo of a portable washroom. But the image attached to the post — while showing a port-a-loo — also carries the date it was taken, which shows that it was taken in 2023. Eagle-eyed social media usersRead More
Pakistan mulls withdrawal from TAPI project
The recommendation, by international energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, comes as Pakistan is already facing a surplus of imported LNG, due to a dramatic decline in domestic gas consumption DNA News Agency ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering withdrawing from the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, a move driven by two primary factors: a significant domestic surplus of imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and the economic unviability of the project without India’s participation. This decision is based on a recommendation from the international energy consultancy, Wood Mackenzie, which advised Pakistan to delay anyRead More
OGRA and District Administration Launch Joint Operation in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 5 (DNA): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Enforcement Team, Peshawar, in collaboration with the District Administration, carried out a joint operation against illegal LPG activities in the city. During the operation, action was taken against individuals involved in LPG decanting and filling in public service vehicles (PSVs), illegal dabba stations, and unauthorized LPG auto-refueling setups. As a result, six LPG shops, one illegal LPG auto-refueling station, and one illegal dabba station were sealed on the spot. The enforcement team also confiscated LPG decanting equipment. In addition,Read More