Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
At least 72 died in Spain’s Ceuta migrant rush
Most of estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain’s north African territory have returned to Morocco DNA MADRID: At least 72 people died during last week’s mass influx of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain’s north African territory have returned to Morocco since the territory’s largest mass migrant crossing. “The latest figure that we have is 72,” the government’s delegate to Ceuta,Read More
Nepalese climber Purja’s body found on Broad Peak
Nirmal Purja, celebrated globally for his record‑breaking climbs, had given an exclusive interview to DNA before embarking on his latest expedition. He had promised to share another upon his safe return, a testament to his enduring bond with Pakistan’s readership. Yet fate had other plans—this journey turned out to be his last DNA GILGIT: The Alpine Club (ACP) of Pakistan said on Sunday that a rescue team had found celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja’s body at approximately 5,700 metres on the Broad Peak mountain — three days after he andRead More
Gaza authorities say found 112 bodies in rubble
GAZA, AUG 2: Authorities in Gaza said Saturday that they had recovered the remains of another 112 people in rubble, part of daunting operations after more than two years of Israeli strikes. Gaza’s civil defense agency said it found the remains or body parts following 136 hours of digging, largely with bare hands, in Sabra, a neighborhood in the south of Gaza City. For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page. The remains included those of 40 children, 38 women and seven people who had hadRead More
Nabeez gains popularity in Islamabad as Sunnah drink
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2: A centuries-old Sunnah drink, Nabeez, is witnessing renewed popularity among residents of the federal capital as more people turn to healthier, natural beverages inspired by Islamic traditions. Prepared by soaking dates or raisins in water overnight, Nabeez is increasingly being consumed in homes and at religious gatherings across Islamabad, particularly by those seeking an alternative to sugary soft drinks and artificially flavoured beverages. As residents embrace healthier lifestyles rooted in tradition, the drink is steadily reclaiming its place as a refreshing and nutritious choice that combines spiritualRead More
Voting begins for second phase of AJK polls in Muzaffarabad division
MUZAFFARABAD, AUG 2: Polling for the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began on Sunday morning across nine constituencies in Muzaffarabad division and all 12 refugee constituencies. The voting process began at 8am and will continue till 5pm. Voting is taking place in nine constituencies of Muzaffarabad division — five in Muzaffarabad district, two in Jhelum Valley, and two in Neelum — with 207 candidates contesting. Simultaneously, polling is also being held in all 12 refugee constituencies, including six seats reserved for refugees from the KashmirRead More
Bilawal welcomes JAAC’s willingness to engage with PPP-proposed commission
ISLAMABAD, AUG 2: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday welcomed the willingness of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a group banned by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government, to engage with the party’s proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In a post on X, Bilawal said he received JAAC’s response to his letter proposing the establishment of the commission, along with the group’s accompanying proposal. His remarks came amid a surge in violence linked to ongoing sit-ins and protests in parts of AJK ahead ofRead More