Saturday, August 1st, 2026
PM lauds security forces for successful operation in North Waziristan
LAHORE, Aug 1: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to the security forces for successfully carrying out an intelligence-based operation against Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in Razmak area of North Waziristan, in which five terrorists were killed. The prime minister commended the professionalism and bravery of the security forces for eliminating terrorists and reaffirmed the government’s unwavering support for the armed forces in their fight against terrorism. He also paid glowing tribute to Pakistan Army Major Hafiz Ehsan Elahi who embraced martyrdom while courageously confronting terrorists during theRead More
President pays tribute to security forces for successful operation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1: President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday paid tribute to security forces for successful intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan. In a statement, he said the killing of five terrorists of Indian sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij, in the military operation is a manifestation of the courage and determination of the security forces. The President lauded Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi, who was martyred during the operation, and said that the nation will always remember the sacrifices of its brave sons. “Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi Shaheed set a high example of duty, courageRead More
Israeli strikes kill two in Gaza, destroy medicine storage warehouses
GAZA: Israel’s military on Saturday killed two Palestinians in Gaza and destroyed two warehouses near a hospital that stored medicine in separate strikes, amid uncertainty over whether Israel has accepted a deal reached with Hamas over the group’s disarmament. Palestinian health officials said two Palestinians were killed in the Sheikh Radwan area of Gaza City in central Gaza in an Israeli air strike. The military said those targeted were Hamas militants but declined to provide further details. In an earlier incident, an Israeli air strike destroyed two warehouses that wereRead More
Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi martyred leading anti-terror operation in Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, AUG 1 /DNA/ – Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Razmak, North Waziristan District, on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, due to effective engagement by own troops, five Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell. However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi (age: 34 years, resident of District Mianwali), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat. WeaponsRead More
MQM demands referendum on new provinces
DNA ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has called for a nationwide referendum to decide the future of new provinces in Pakistan, urging all political parties to support the move. MQM leaders stressed that the opinion of the people must be respected, arguing that the creation of new provinces is the need of the hour to ensure better governance and equitable distribution of resources. MQM’s demand comes amid growing debate over administrative reforms and the failure of existing structures to deliver. Party representatives emphasized that only by directly consulting theRead More
Sector G-14/1 still undeveloped after two decades, allottees allege land mafia nexus
The issue has now taken a more serious turn, with allottees calling upon the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take suo motu notice of the situation. They are demanding an independent inquiry into the alleged nexus between land mafia groups and officials within the housing authority DNA ISLAMABAD: More than two decades after its launch, Sector G-14/1 in the federal capital remains largely undeveloped, with allottees accusing land mafia elements and alleged administrative complicity for the prolonged delay. Sector G-14 was opened for development in 2004,Read More

