Monday, December 8th, 2025
Gwadar Day Commemorates Historic Accession to Pakistan with Ceremony
Gwadar, DEC 8 /DNA/ – The 67th Gwadar Day was commemorated with dignity and patriotic fervour to mark the historic accession of Gwadar to Pakistan on 8 December 1958, following 174 years of rule under the Sultanate of Oman. Major General Habib Nawaz, General Officer Commanding 44 Division, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The ceremony began with an impressive flag hoisting at the Dimi Zar Flag Post in PNS AKRAM. Smartly turned-out naval guards and platoons presented salute while distinguished civilian guests stood in respect. The proceedings continued withRead More
International anti-corruption day highlights youth’s role in fighting graft
ISLAMABAD, DEC 8 /DNA/ – It weakens institutions, affecting all of us, increasing inequalities and eroding the trust that keeps societies together. When corruption spreads, tensions deepen and communities become more fragile and vulnerable to conflict. On this International Anti-Corruption Day, we recognize that young people understand these challenges and see these realities very clearly. Across the world, they are calling for systems that are more transparent, fair and accountable. Their demand for integrity is a broader aspiration for stability, inclusion and peace. This message could not be more timely.Read More
Navy commemorates historic 1971 submarine victory over Indian warships
ISLAMABAD, DEC 8 /DNA/ – 54 years ago, on this day, PN Submarine HANGOR created history by sinking INS KHUKRI and crippling INS KIRPAN, the first submarine engagement against a warship post WW-II and the only successful attack by a conventional submarine in modern history. This moment remains etched in the annals of our naval history and a ghastly reminder for the enemy. It was not just a tactical victory but also a strategic demonstration of Pakistan Navy’s resolve to counter aggression and defend our maritime frontiers against all odds.Read More
In the Shadow of the Kiln: A Debut That Redefines Environmental Storytelling in Pakistan
by Mudassar Javed Baryar Aisha Hassan’s When the Fireflies Dance feels less like a debut novel and more like an early tremor of a writer who understands that Pakistan’s next great fiction will not emerge from cities, campuses, or intellectual salons, but from the smog-choked peripheries where labourers breathe in their own slow undoing. In this enthralling first work, Hassan writes not about the environment from a distance but from within its wound: the red earth, the black smoke, the claustrophobic winter smog and the brick-kiln landscape where human lifeRead More
PM Shehbaz hails Pakistan–UAE ties as ‘Excellent’ on UAE’s 54th Eid Al-Etihad Day
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 /DNA/ — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the strong and enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, describing bilateral relations as having grown from “cordial to excellent” over the years. Speaking at an event marking the 54th Eid Al-Etihad Day of the UAE, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two brotherly nations is “poised to grow even further,” supported by shared values, mutual respect, and a deep history of cooperation. The Prime Minister extended warm greetings to the leadership and peopleRead More
US, Pakistan open new hub for educational exchange in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 8 /DNA/ – U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie A. Baker joined Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar as they inaugurated a new purpose-built building of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Islamabad, marking a major milestone in the longstanding U.S.-Pakistan educational partnership. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright program in Pakistan. CDA Baker noted that as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the new USEFP building will highlight America’s founding ideals and global impact, usingRead More