Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Naqvi, Bugti visit injured police jawans
Corps commander also accompanied them Bureau Report QUETTA, FEB 1 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti, and the Corps Commander Balochistan visited injured police personnel at CMH Quetta. The Interior Minister, Chief Minister Balochistan, and the Corps Commander Balochistan appreciated the high morale of the injured personnel. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi said, “You confronted the terrorists’ attacks like lions and defeated them.” The Chief Minister Balochistan said, “I salute your courage for foiling the conspiracy to create instabilityRead More
Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss cooperation on overseas employment
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (DNA) – Pakistan and Bangladesh exchanged views on shared challenges faced by their overseas labour force and discussed best practices in skills development and training for expatriate workers. On the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with Dr. Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment of Bangladesh, a press release, on Sunday, said. The Pakistani side briefed the meeting on the role and initiatives of the NationalRead More
Pakistan, others condemn Israeli violations of ceasefire
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. These violations have reportedly resulted in the killing and injuring of more than a thousand Palestinians. The ministers warned that such actions risk escalating regional tensions and undermining collective efforts to consolidate calm and restore stability. They highlighted this as occurring during a critical period when regional and international parties are advancing the second phase of PresidentRead More
Optimal Learning: How the Mind Thrives When Pressure Drops
Sabahat Ali We often think learning requires relentless effort, strict deadlines, and high-pressure environments. The more stressed we are, the faster we believe we’ll master a skill or absorb knowledge. But modern psychology and neuroscience reveal a surprising truth: the best learning happens when pressure decreases and the mind feels safe and calm. Why Pressure Can Block Learning When we’re stressed, our brain switches into survival mode. Cortisol and adrenaline surge, triggering a fight-or-flight response. In this state, higher-order thinking—like problem-solving, memory, and creativity—takes a back seat. As Carl Rogers,Read More
Balochistan Terrorists Strike: Questions of governance, responsibility and response
Ansar M Bhatti Balochistan has once again been shaken by a brutal terrorist strike, leaving behind grief, anger, and pressing questions about governance. The Chief Minister of Balochistan admitted that authorities had prior information about the attack. This revelation raises a troubling question: if intelligence was available, why were so many precious lives lost? The tragedy underscores the gap between information and effective action, a gap that continues to cost the province dearly. Security forces, however, deserve immense praise for their courage and sacrifice. In fierce counter-operations, they eliminated overRead More

