Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Rising global Hindutva networks fueling Islamophobia and threatening peace: Seminar
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 28 /DNA/ – The rising influence of Hindutva ideology and its expanding transnational networks are fueling diaspora-driven politics and a dangerous escalation in Islamophobia worldwide. This trend poses serious challenges to global peace, coexistence, and pluralism, highlighting the urgent need for academic, diplomatic, and policy-driven engagements to counter its divisive narratives. This was deliberated at a seminar, “Hindutva: Networks, Diaspora Politics, and Islamophobia,” convened by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, which gathered scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and other stakeholders to explore one of today’s most pressing globalRead More
When Conscience Walked Out
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Cruelty is the darkest stain on the conscience of mankind. It has been condemned in every age, every nation, every faith, and every civilization. Yet, though condemnation is universal, silence often prevails, and silence in the face of cruelty becomes its greatest ally. Islam has enjoined upon its followers to resist oppression with courage. The Qur’an commands: “And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire, and you would not have besides Allah any protectors; then you would notRead More
Arch-rivals Pakistan, India set for high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai
DUBAI: The stage is set for the grandest showdown of Asian cricket as arch-rivals Pakistan and India face each other in the Asia Cup final for the very first time in the tournament’s history on Sunday. This evening, the Dubai Sports City Stadium will be transformed into a cauldron of passion, pressure, and pride as the two most celebrated cricketing nations in the region battle for continental supremacy. The stakes could not be higher, not only because of the glittering trophy at stake but also due to the political undertonesRead More
BMP urges govt to emulate Nepal’s hydropower model to cut energy costs
Anjum Nisar notes Pakistan’s industrial power at 13.5 cents/kWh versus Nepal’s 6.4 and India’s 8.5–9 cents ISLAMABAD, SEPT 28 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has said Pakistan can no longer afford to lag behind its neighbours in tapping its natural resources for energy security and export earnings, urging the government to learn from Nepal’s recent success in turning hydropower into a regional export industry. While addressing a delegation of trade and Industry here at PIAF office, heRead More
ITP Facilitation Vans to serve citizens across Capital from Sept 29 to Oct 5
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (DNA): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will deploy facilitation vans at different locations across the federal capital from September 29 to October 5, 2025, to provide citizens with easy access to licence-related services. An official told APP on Sunday that the vans will remain operational daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., offering licence renewal, duplicate licences, learner permits, and international driving permits. On September 29 (Monday), vans will be stationed at Khidmat Markaz F-6, PTCL Nest Building G-8/4, ANF Academy H-11/1, while one van will remain atRead More
Islamabad to vaccinate over 461,000 children in October polio drive
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (DNA):Islamabad’s district administration has finalized plans for the upcoming anti-polio campaign, aiming to vaccinate 461,125 children across 80 union councils from October 13 to 19. Officials said the week-long effort is part of the city’s goal to eliminate the virus once and for all. A meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad reviewed the preparations for the October campaign. Senior officers from the district administration and health department attended the session. The officials received a briefing on the targets, past performance, and overall situation of polio inRead More