Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
India’s new envoy Dr Pandey arrives
Dr. Pandey succeeds Ms. Geetika Srivastava, who made history as the first woman to head the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Srivastava’s tenure was noted for her trailblazing role in a traditionally male-dominated sphere of diplomacy DNA ISLAMABAD: Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, India’s newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires, entered Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border to assume charge as the country’s top diplomat in Islamabad. His arrival marks a new chapter in India’s diplomatic representation in Pakistan. Dr. Pandey succeeds Ms. Geetika Srivastava, who made history as the first woman to head theRead More
Abu Bakr brace helps Pakistan beat Korea in second Test
DNA ISLAMABAD: A brace from captain Abu Bakr Mahmood guided Pakistan to a 3-1 victory against South Korea in the second Test of a four-match series here at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Saturday. The hosts, who recorded victory with an identical margin in the first Test of the series at the same venue, retained momentum in the second match to outgun Korea. After the first half remained goalless in a close battle, Korea took lead in the final minute of the second quarter when Son Dain scored aRead More
The collapse of the system: Naqvi’s stark warning
The challenge now is to translate Naqvi’s words into action. If the system is indeed broken, then piecemeal reforms will not be enough. Structural changes are required. But here is the crux: system change will not serve its purpose unless the people running it change too Analysis Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent statement that “the present system has collapsed” has sent shockwaves across Pakistan’s political landscape. His blunt assessment that democracy is not delivering and that people are living miserable lives is both a reflection of publicRead More