Monday, December 29th, 2025
A Border Held by Truce, Not Trust
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The dust, it is said, never truly settles along the Durand Line. This 2,640-kilometre frontier, snaking through mountainous terrain dividing Pakistan and Afghanistan, is more than a geographical marker. It is a historical wound, a political fault line, and in recent years, an increasingly active battlefield. Despite fleeting ceasefires and third-party mediation, a brittle calm prevails, one perpetually undercut by deep-seated grievances and the tremors of larger geopolitical realignments. Local actors alone do not dictate the stability of this border; it is increasingly hostage to theRead More
The 18th Korean Ambassador’s National Junior & Cadet Kyorugi & Poomsae Taekwondo Championships Successfully Held in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 /DNA/: The 18th Korean Ambassador’s National Junior & Cadet Kyorugi & Poomsae Taekwondo Championships (Male & Female) were successfully held from December 26 to 28 at the Shahbaz Sharif Sports Complex, Rawalpindi. The prestigious national event was co-hosted by the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The championships were supported by Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters), the Pakistan Army Sports Directorate, and the District Sports Department Rawalpindi, and were generously sponsored by Kingdom Valley and Cheezious. A total of 530 taekwondo athletesRead More