Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
PM, Military Chiefs Attend Shaheed Major Adnan’s Funeral
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 9 /DNA/ – Funeral prayers of Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed (age: 31 years, resident of Rawalpindi) who embraced martyrdom while undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital were held at Chaklala, Rawalpindi. The officer gallantly fought the Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij during their cowardly attack in Bannu on 2 September 2025. The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Defence Minister, Information Minister, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M), HJ, (COAS), serving Military and Civil Officers and relatives of Shaheed attended the funeral. Major Adnan AslamRead More
Tehran-Islamabad Direct Flights to Boost Tourism and Trade: ICCI leadership
Islamabad: /DNA/ – The leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has welcomed the establishment of direct flights between Tehran and Islamabad, appreciating it as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, ICCI leadership said that the commencement of this flight will play a vital role in promoting tourism, facilitating people-to-people exchanges, and enhancing business interactions between Pakistan and Iran. It is noteworthy that the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Tuesday announced the launch of a directRead More
How to tackle drug addiction menace
Saifullah Ansar Drug addiction rarely begins in a single way; rather, it emerges from multiple entry points that gradually pull individuals into dependency. One of the most common starting points is peer pressure, where friends or social groups introduce drugs during social gatherings, often under the pretense of enjoyment or bonding. This exposure is particularly dangerous for young people, who are more susceptible to experimenting under the influence of their peers. Curiosity is another strong factor, as many individuals, especially teenagers and young adults, are tempted to “try just once”Read More
Amnesty: Pak authorities spying on millions
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have allegedly been surveilling over four million of its citizens, via tools of mass surveillance, acquired from private foreign companies, further clamping down on the country’s cyber landscape, an Amnesty International report revealed on Tuesday. The report, titled “Shadows of Control: Censorship and Mass Surveillance in Pakistan“ alleged that “Pakistani authorities have continued to unlawfully surveil the country’s citizens, including regular citizens, journalists, as well as prominent politicians.” The rights watchdog stated that Pakistani authorities allegedly “use the Lawful Intercept Management System (LIMS) to surveilRead More
Pakistan-ASEAN engagement: a strategic path to deeper ties: Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Islamabad Post, CENTRELINE magazine, and the Diplomatic News Agency, H.E. Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, the Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, outlined a comprehensive, multi-dimensional strategy to deepen engagement between Pakistan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Ambassador highlighted the significant, yet untapped, potential for collaboration across various sectors, from trade and economics to education and cultural exchange. Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Q: Your recent article in Daily Islamabad Post shed light on the growing ASEAN-Pakistan partnership. What inspired you toRead More
Asia Cup 2025 trophy unveiled as teams all set for UAE showdown
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi reveals Asia Cup trophy in Dubai ceremony DNA ABU DHABI: The trophy of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 has been unveiled, adding to the anticipation surrounding the eight-nation tournament set to kick off in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (Tuesday). Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, performed the unveiling ceremony. The event saw the representation of the captains of all the teams participating in the tournament. Cricket fans across Asia are abuzz with excitementRead More