Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Pakistani pilgrims’ camps in Mina
ISLAMABAD, May 26: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the camps of Pakistani pilgrims in Mina, where he reviewed arrangements and assessed the facilities being provided to the Hajj pilgrims. During his visit, the minister inspected various camps and personally observed the services arranged for the pilgrims. He also met with Pakistani Hujjaj, especially senior citizens, to inquire about their well-being. Minister Naqvi held a special interaction with a 100-year-old pilgrim, expressing admiration for the elderly pilgrim’s courage and resolve. Pilgrims shared their feedback with the interior minister, stating that thisRead More
OIC condemns terrorist attack on a train in Quetta
JEDDAH, May 26: The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted a train in Quetta, which resulted in a number of innocent victims and left others injured. The permanent repetitive of of Pakistan, in OIC, Ambassador Syed Mohammed Fawad Sher issued the statement on Monday that the General Secretariat reiterated the OIC’s firm position rejecting terrorism and extremism in all their forms and manifestations and expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Government and people of ofRead More
Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten global energy flows, warns expert
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 /DNA/ – The Institute of Regional Studies hosted a webinar on “Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Pathways for Advancing Regional Energy Flows,” featuring Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, Research Director at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies as the principal Speaker. The discussion centered on how the Strait of Hormuz crisis illustrates the deep interconnection between geopolitics, energy security, and global supply chains. The webinar opened with remarks emphasizing the Strait of Hormuz as a vital artery for global energy flows and a central pillar of regionalRead More
Hajj sermon urges Muslims to uphold patience, unity and devotion to Allah
ARAFAT, MAY 26: Muslims were urged to remain patient during hardships and strengthen their devotion to Allah during the Hajj sermon delivered at Namirah Mosque in Arafat on Tuesday. Sheikh Ali Al Hudaify delivered the Hajj Khutbah before millions of pilgrims gathered in the plains of Arafat. Following the sermon, pilgrims offered combined and shortened Zuhr and Asr prayers. Addressing the congregation, Sheikh Al Hudaify called on Muslims to adopt piety and fulfil their commitments. “O people, fear Allah, for by it the servant attains salvation in his Hereafter,” heRead More
Defence, Dignity and Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Proud Path Since 28 May
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the quiet dignity of retrospect, the 28th of May 1998 endures as one of the most solemn and elevating moments in Pakistan’s journey as a nation. On that day, amidst the rugged hills of Chagai, our homeland answered provocation with measured resolve, proclaiming through the voice of nuclear capability its unyielding right to self-defence and strategic equilibrium in South Asia. It was not a gesture of bravado but an act of necessity, born of a people long tested by adversity and determined never to bowRead More
The Thucydides Trap and Choices for China and United States
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The growing rivalry between United States and China has become the defining geopolitical question of the 21st century. From trade wars and technological competition to military manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific, the relationship increasingly appears trapped in a cycle of suspicion and strategic anxiety. In recent years, many scholars and policymakers have invoked the idea of the “Thucydides Trap” to explain this dangerous trajectory. Yet history suggests that great power conflict is not inevitable. The future of US-China relations will depend less on historical determinism and moreRead More