Monday, January 5th, 2026
Major terror plot averted in Karachi
DIG Azfar Mahesar says more than thirty large drums, five cylinders in Raees Goth raid; three BLA-linked terrorists arrested Nazir Siyal KARACHI: A major terror plot has been averted as the law enforcement agencies recovered over two tonnes of explosives in an operation in Karachi’s Raees Goth, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Deputy Inspector General Ghulam Azfar Mahesar said on Monday. “One truck, more than thirty large drums, five cylinders have been seized,” said the CTD officer while briefing the media alongside CTD AIG Zulfiqar Larik. Providing details of the operation,Read More
Trump renews push to annex Greenland after Venezuela strike
WASHINGTON, Jan 05 (APP/DNA): US President Donald Trump has renewed his push to acquire Greenland, citing national security needs, a move that has been met with protests from Denmark and Greenland’s leaders. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Trump said Greenland is “so strategic” and claimed that it is currently surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships. His comments came a day after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a in US military operation and brought him to New York to stand a trialRead More
Maktab launch signals national resolve for digital transformation
Highlighting the strategic importance of higher education, Ahsan Iqbal said that in the 21st century, the real strength of nations lay in strong institutions and a well-trained human resource base Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the launch of Maktab, an integrated digital platform introduced under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), was a clear message of Pakistan’s national resolve to transform higher education through digital governance, transparency and performance-based systems. Addressing the online launching ceremony ofRead More
Doctor urges 8-10 glasses of water daily despite cold
RAWALPINDI, Jan 05 (APP/DNA): As temperature drops in the peak winter season resulting people generally reduce water intake and remain indoors with heaters, a nephrologist has warned about the dangers of winter dehydration, which can lead to urinary infections, kidney pain, and other kidney related issues. Dr. Adnan Khan, a specialist in kidney health, emphasized that everyone being properly hydrated is vital during the colder months to prevent these common yet avoidable issues. In an exclusive interaction with APP here on Monday, Dr. Adnan highlighted how winter habits often leadRead More
Trump insists ‘we need Greenland’
COPENHAGEN, JAN 5: President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite calls by Denmark’s prime minister to stop “threatening” the territory. Washington’s military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland, which Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex, given its strategic location in the Arctic. While aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, Trump reiterated the goal. “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to doRead More