Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Trump gives Hamas until Sunday evening to accept Gaza plan
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump gave Hamas until 6 pm on Sunday, Washington, D.C., time, to accept his plan for Gaza, warning that failure to do so would bring unprecedented devastation on the group. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday: “An agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time. Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.” He said on Tuesday thatRead More
OGRA prioritizes public safety with LPG plant inspections in Faisalabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 3 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Lahore Regional Office, in coordination with the District Administration Faisalabad and Punjab Civil Defence Department, conducted joint inspections of LPG plants in Faisalabad Division from September 29 to October 1, 2025. These inspections were carried out in line with OGRA’s public notice of May 27, 2025, which directed LPG companies to:1. Cease LPG sales through illegal shops and decanters.2. Conduct inventory audits of distributors and phase out substandard cylinders. The joint enforcement teams, led by OGRA Lahore RegionRead More
PM praises security forces for eliminating terrorists in Balochistan
The Prime Minister stated that the terrorists, who targeted innocent and unarmed civilians, had been decisively defeated. “We will uproot the menace of terrorism,” he said in a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office. He reaffirmed that the government and security forces remain fully committed to eradicating terrorism from the country. “We will never allow those who seek to harm Pakistan’s integrity to succeed,” he added
Pakistan, Kazakhstan to boost cultural collaboration
ISLAMABAD, OCT 03 (DNA) — Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of arts and culture, with a special focus on fashion and music. The understanding was reached during a meeting on Friday between Advisor to the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Usman Shah and Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin. Ambassador Kistafin said that Kazakhstan is preparing a comprehensive roadmap to expand cultural collaboration with Pakistan. “We will share the details of this roadmap with Pakistan soon,” he noted, adding that bothRead More
‘Weaponization of Victimhood Emerging as a Global Concern’, Experts Warn
ISLAMABAD, OCT 3: /DNA/ – The weaponization of victimhood is a growing global concern, blurring the line between genuine human rights advocacy and the exploitation of narratives for hidden agendas. This challenge is particularly grave in Pakistan, where some activists are alleged to have ties with militant groups, mirroring their behavior and actions. Pakistan must reclaim the intellectual and strategic space from pseudo-human rights advocates misusing the “victimhood card.” These views were expressed at a discussion organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad. Laurie A. Watkins, a U.S.-basedRead More
Ethiopian ambassador leaving Pakistan after term completion
RCCI Hosts Special Commemoration to Honor Outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula ISLAMABAD, OCT 3: /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), on the sidelines of the Business Africa Trade Forum 2025 held in Islamabad, organized a special commemoration ceremony to honor the outgoing Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, for his remarkable services in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia. The event was graced by prominent dignitaries including Sardar Yasir Ilyas, Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism, H.E. Mr. Albert P.Read More