Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Turning Deterrence into Dividends
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir’s stewardship of Pakistan’s armed forces has coincided with a period of rare convergence between military credibility, diplomatic momentum, and emerging economic possibilities. The brief but consequential India–Pakistan conflict of May 7–10, 2025 stands as the pivotal moment that redefined Pakistan’s posture in a volatile region and repositioned its leadership on the global stage. India’s missile strikes, launched under the codename Operation Sindoor in the wake of so-called terrorist incident in Kashmir, were widely interpreted as an attempt to impose aRead More
ISPR DG stresses unity on matters of national security
RAWALPINDI, JAN 13: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Choudhry emphasized the need for unity and consensus on the national security narrative during a meeting with members of the National Peace Message Committee (NPAC). The meeting included a comprehensive discussion on internal security in the context of groups such as Fitna al-Khawarij, TTP, and TTA, and reaffirmed principled positions on Kashmir and Gaza. Participants described the session as unusually productive and expressed optimism for new paths of trust and practical cooperation. The ISPR DG stated thatRead More
Workshop trains Islamabad health workers for public health emergencies
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – The two-day workshop is being organized by the Health Services Academy (HSA), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, in collaboration with the Pakistan One Health Alliance (POHA). The training has brought together district managers and frontline health workers from across Islamabad to strengthen local preparedness for public health emergencies. Day 1 is being held today, while Day 2 will conclude tomorrow. This government-supported initiative focuses on developing a skilled One Health workforce by integrating human, animal, and environmental health sectors within the IslamabadRead More
Denmark, Greenland officials to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday
Copenhagen, Jan 13: Denmark’s foreign minister said Tuesday that he and his Greenlandic counterpart would meet with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has been talking up the idea of buying or annexing the Arctic territory for years, and further stoked tensions on Sunday by saying that the United States would take the territory “one way or the other”. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told reporters in Copenhagen that he and hisRead More
Does gut health shape how we age?
From probiotic yoghurts to kombucha, gut health has become a booming industry, often fuelled by bold claims and shaky science. Yet behind the marketing, doctors are increasingly convinced that the trillions of microbes living in our digestive system, known as the gut microbiome, may influence far more than digestion. A growing body of research suggests it could also play a role in how well we age BBC reported. At St Mary’s Hospital in London, colorectal surgeon and microbiome researcher Professor James Kinross studies patients’ stool samples to map the bacteriaRead More
German ambassador visits Madrassa in Mohra Sharif
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – The German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, visited the madrassa at Mohra Sharif on Wednesday, engaging directly with students in a significant cultural and diplomatic outreach. Ambassador Lepel spent considerable time interacting with the students, observing their classes, and discussing their curriculum. She expressed her admiration for the students’ dedication and keen interest in their religious studies.