Sunday, February 1st, 2026
France extends heartfelt condolences to Pakistan after Balochistan attacks
ISLAMABAD, FEB 1 /DNA/ – The French Embassy in Pakistan issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of terrorist attacks across Balochistan province. In a message posted on its official social media accounts, France expressed solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. The embassy’s post, accompanied by the flags of France and Pakistan, stated: “We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks across Balochistan. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and our profound sympathy to all those affected.” The message concluded with a firm declaration ofRead More
Pakistan set 208-run target for Australia in final T20I
LAHORE, FEB 1: Pakistan posted a 208-run target for Australia following Saim Ayub and Babar Azam’s half-centuries after opting to bat first in the third and final T20I at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to bat first paid dividends as his team’s batting unit yielded 207/6 in their 20 overs. The Green Shirts, however, had a contrasting start to their innings as they lost their opener, Sahibzada Farhan (10), in the second over with just 14 runs on the board. His dismissal paved theRead More
CDA rolls out regulated community market to back local businesses
ISLAMABAD, 01 FEB (DNA) — The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has rolled out a fully regulated Community Market in Islamabad to promote youth entrepreneurship and support local businesses, amid a growing trend of informal pop-up markets across the federal capital. The initiative aims to provide a structured, transparent, and civic-compliant platform for students and small entrepreneurs while ensuring municipal oversight and public-interest standards. The latest Community Market was organised on Sunday at Fatima Jinnah Park (F-9 Park), in front of the Gandhara Citizen Club, and featured over 20 stalls run primarilyRead More
Pakistan, Arab nations warn repeated Israeli violations threaten Gaza stability
ISLAMABAD, FEB 1: Pakistan and several other Muslim-Arab nations have warned that Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza pose a risk to the region’s peace and stability. In a statement, the Foreign Office mentioned that Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar — all founding members of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace — condemn Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire, which have resulted in the killing and injuring of more than a thousand Palestinians. Israel pounded Gaza on Saturday with someRead More
Russia and the Gentle Weight of History
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer For much of the early post-Soviet period, Russia occupied an uncertain space between authoritarian tradition and democratic aspiration. The collapse of the Soviet Union had opened political life, loosened censorship, and allowed a degree of pluralism that was unprecedented in modern Russian history. Yet, more than three decades later, those openings have narrowed to the point where they are barely visible. Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia has moved steadily away from even the limited competition and debate that once existed, towards a system defined by personalRead More
Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first in final T20I against Australia
LAHORE, FEB 1: Pakistan on Sunday won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the third and final T20I of the three-match series being played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The national side lead the three-match series by 2-0 courtesy of their consecutive wins in the first two matches, both teams now share an equal head-to-head record with 14 wins each, while one match ended in a tie and another produced no result. During the match, the Green Shirts will look to maintain their winning momentum after back-to-backRead More