Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Syria thwarts Hezbollah-affiliated plot to assassinate gov’t officials, Interior Ministry announces
Hezbollah put out a statement denying the “false accusations” that it was behind the cell, asserting it had no presence on Syrian territory. DAMASCUS, MAY 6: Damascus thwarted a plot by a Hezbollah-affiliated cell to assassinate government officials, the Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday night. “Its members had infiltrated Syrian territory after receiving intensive specialized training in Lebanon,” the ministry asserted. Hezbollah put out a statement denying the “false accusations” that it was behind the cell, asserting it had no presence on Syrian territory. A similar statement was madeRead More
Sowing Courage, Reaping Honour
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal From plowing the stubborn earth to sowing the precious seeds, from carrying water under the burning sun to gathering the golden harvest at last, the farmer pours out his sweat and places his quiet trust in Almighty Allah. He knows that the soil yields not to the idle but to the patient and the persevering. In time, he beholds the fruits of his labour filling his stores. So, it is with individuals and with nations. Where honest toil, unflinching courage, and a steadfast spirit are shown,Read More
EU, UN women push gender budgeting in justice sector
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – Through European Union financing and support, UN Women Pakistan convened a high-level policy dialogue on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen equitable, accountable and evidence-based public finance systems. The dialogue focused on translating fiscal evidence into actionable reforms by examining how provincial budget allocations shape women’s access to justice and protection services. Insights from the Gender Analysis of Provincial Budgets FY 2025–26 underscored a critical gap between increased overall spending and limited targeted investmentRead More