Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
PPP cries foul as results start pouring in from two AJK constituencies
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) continued alleging widespread rigging in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections as polling concluded on Tuesday in two Muzaffarabad division constituencies where voting could not be held on August 2 due to unfavourable weather. Polling in LA-27 and LA-28 was held from 8am to 5pm, with results started pouring in. PPP leader Sherry Rehman alleged that polling staff in LA-27 had been found at the house of a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supporter along with ballot papers. She said videosRead More
EU ministers seek tougher migration response after Ceuta influx
BRUSSELS, AUG 4: EU interior ministers on Tuesday called for tougher action against migrant smuggling networks and stronger returns policies after about 72,000 migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week, triggering alarm across the bloc. The ministers also urged closer cooperation with countries outside the European Union to curb irregular migration and prevent a repeat of the surge, which began on Thursday at one of the bloc’s two land borders with Africa, both shared with Morocco. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel onlineRead More
Excellent Performance of CDA Under the Dynamic Leadership of Mohsin Naqvi as Federal Minister for Interior
ISLAMABAD, AUG 4 /DNA/ – The Federal Capital of Pakistan, represents Pakistan’s identity before the national and international community by hosting heads of state, foreign dignitaries, diplomats, investors, and global conferences. Renowned for its scenic beauty, modern urban planning, lush green landscapes, safe and peaceful tourist friendly environment, Islamabad symbolizes the country’s aspirations for progress, stability, and sustainable development. The progress of a nation’s capital reflects the efficiency of its governance, the strength of its institutions, and the vision of its leadership. A modern capital city is expected to provideRead More
Army chief briefed on “Disaster Lens 2026” monsoon monitoring
RAWALPINDI, AUG 4: /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), visited the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) at the Headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he received a briefing on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and coordinated response arrangements for the ongoing monsoon season. Chairman NDMA briefed the COAS & CDF on the operational capabilities of NEOC and its technology-enabled response mechanisms including “Disaster Lens 2026,” that showed the prevailing monsoon situation and multi-hazardRead More
Pakistan stages epic comeback to beat South Korea 4-3
ISLAMABAD, AUG 4 /DNA/ – In a thrilling encounter at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, the Pakistan national hockey team staged a magnificent comeback to defeat South Korea by 4 goals to 3 in the third match of the ongoing Test series between the two sides. Despite trailing by a goal in the first quarter, the Green Shirts displayed aggressive and attacking hockey in the second, third, and fourth quarters to turn the tide in their favor and clinch a sensational victory. South Korea had taken an early lead withRead More
Portugal–Pakistan relations poised for a quantum leap
An exclusive conversation with Ambassador Paulo Domingues EXCLUSIVE Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: His Excellency Paulo Domingues, the newly appointed Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, sat down with Centreline, Daily Islamabad Post, and the Diplomatic News Agency (DNA) to share his vision for the future of bilateral relations. Having only recently arrived in Islamabad, Ambassador Domingues spoke with optimism and conviction about the opportunities that lie ahead for Portugal and Pakistan. Domingues began by describing the honor he feels in representing Portugal in Pakistan, a country he called “strategically important, remarkablyRead More