Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Navy live-fires LY-80N missile in major Arabian Sea exercise
KARACHI, JAN 10 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and combat preparedness through a comprehensive exercise in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing both conventional and unmanned capabilities, as per dictates of evolving naval warfare. The exercise included the successful live firing of LY-80(N) Surface to Air Missile (SAM) from Vertical Launching System at extended range, validating the long-range capabilities of Pakistan Navy’s modern air defence systems. LY-80(N) SAM successfully engaged and neutralized an aerial target, demonstrating Pakistan Navy’s robust air defence capabilities. The exercise also featured the successfulRead More
Punjab extends school winter holidays
LAHORE, JAN 10: In a major move aimed at safeguarding students’ health, the Punjab government has extended the winter holidays of educational institutions by one week following an overwhelming public response in favour of the move. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that all educational institutions across the province will now reopen on January 19. He said the decision was taken after consulting the public through a survey conducted on his official social media page. According to the education minister, the decision reflects public will, as a significant majorityRead More
Business community is backbone of economy: Chairman NAB
ISLAMABAD, JAN 10: /DNA/ – Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lieutenant General (Retd) Nazir Ahmed has emphasized that the business community is the real engine of the country’s economy and assured that resolution of issues faced by traders and industrialists remains a high priority for the Bureau. He stated that NAB is fully committed to fostering a purely business-friendly environment that enables enterprises to grow and contribute effectively to national economic development. He expressed these views while talking to President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood,Read More
Pakistan Navy conducts major combat drill in Arabian Sea
RAWALPINDI, JAN 10 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and combat preparedness through a comprehensive exercise in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing both conventional and unmanned capabilities, as per dictates of evolving naval warfare. The exercise included the successful live firing of LY-80(N) Surface to Air Missile (SAM) from Vertical Launching System at extended range, validating the long-range capabilities of Pakistan Navy’s modern air defence systems. LY-80(N) SAM successfully engaged and neutralized an aerial target, demonstrating Pakistan Navy’s robust air defence capabilities. The exercise also featured the successfulRead More