Monday, October 6th, 2025
EU envoys discover soul of Peshawar
PESHAWAR, OCT 06 (DNA): The ancient city of Peshawar, with its vibrant bazaars, ornate havelis, Gandhara civilization and the scent of history lingering in its narrow alleys, welcomed an extraordinary group of visitors this week. A delegation of ambassadors and dignitaries from the European Union (EU) embarked on a rare cultural journey through the heart of one of South Asia’s oldest living cities, which was an experience that turned into a celebration of heritage, hospitality, and human connection. Amid the golden hues of autumn sunlight, the delegation was greeted byRead More
Gaza peace deal — so close, yet so far
For weeks the world has watched a fragile choreography play out in Cairo: negotiators in whispered corridors, technicians sketching timetables, and leaders offering cautious optimism that a deal to free hostages and end the bloodletting in Gaza might finally be within reach. U.S. statements and reporting from the region suggest momentum: technical teams are due to reconvene in Egypt and senior mediators have expressed hope that the first phase of an agreement could be concluded in days. Optimism, however, is no substitute for hard guarantees. Headlines that declare a dealRead More
FIA registers FIR against Rina Saeed over corruption allegations
She is also the one who was behind closure of iconic Monal restaurant. In connivance with her friends in the higher judiciary she managed a verdict that led to closure of Monal. The action had reportedly rendered around 1,100 people jobless and turned one of Islamabad’s most scenic areas into a deserted site. ISLAMABAD, OCT 6 /DNA/ – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Rina Saeed following the directives of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Saeed, who had been associated with several wildlifeRead More
France’s new PM resigns, hours after cabinet unveiled
Paris, Oct 6 (DNA):France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s resignation just hours after unveiling his cabinet, the presidency said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock. France’s President Emmanuel Macron named Lecornu, a former defence minister, to the post last month. But the largely unchanged cabinet he unveiled late on Sunday to work with Lecornu sparked fierce criticism across the political spectrum. Lecornu had faced the daunting task of finding approval in a deeply divided parliament for an austerity budgetRead More
24 killed after heavy rain triggers landslides in India’s West Bengal
NEW DELHI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua/APP):At least 24 people were killed and many others injured after incessant rains triggered landslides in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, officials said Monday. The landslides hit the picturesque Darjeeling town, about 626 km north of Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, on Sunday and swept away homes, cutting off roads and isolating villages. The tragedy wreaked widespread devastation and left hundreds of people, especially the tourists, stranded in the Himalayan foothill township. The communication networks have also been snapped. According to officials,Read More
Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah
Holders of visas of various types can perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom, says Saudi ministry DNA JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s authorities permitted holders of various types of visas to perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom under the Saudi Vision 2030. “All holders of visas of various types can perform Umrah during their stay in the kingdom,” the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed in a statement. The Ministry stated that the visas cover multiple categories, including personal and family visit visas, electronic tourist visas, transitRead More