Sunday, August 16th, 2026
President, PM commend security forces
ISLAMABAD, 16 AUG (DNA) — President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, commended the security forces for their successful intelligence-based operation against terrorists in Kharan district, Balochistan. The president observed that the destruction of hideouts of Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists and the recovery of a large quantity of weapons and ammunition were significant achievements, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release. He reiterated that operations against terrorist elements, operating with external support, were essential to safeguarding Pakistan’s national security. President Zardari said the entire nation stands firmly with Pakistan’s security forces inRead More
Hamas delegation, Egypt spy chief hold talks on Gaza plan
GAZA, AUG 16: A Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya began meeting with the head of Egyptian intelligence chief on Sunday, a source told Al Arabiya English. Both sides discussed ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP. US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner will also meet with Hamas representatives in the presence of mediators after his meetings in Israel, sources told Al Arabiya English. Hamas had said in late July that it was ready toRead More
PSB, ACTIVIT mark Independence Day with sports gala
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), in collaboration with ACTIVIT, organised a multi-sport festival at the PSB Coaching Centre to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. The festival featured competitions in boxing, cycling, football, weightlifting and wrestling, attracting participation from young athletes. Competitions were held across the five disciplines, with top performers receiving trophies and cash prizes. In the cycling competitions, Kishwar Saleem claimed the gold medal in the professional women’s category, followed by Noor Chaudhry with silver and Arooj with bronze. In the amateur women’s event, ShumailRead More
Pakistani journalists boycott World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan over mismanagement
More than 80 Pakistani athletes are competing in the Games across various disciplines. Concerns have been raised that the media boycott may affect morale and visibility of their performances. Without coverage, athletes risk losing recognition at home, where fans rely on journalists for updates DNA Bishkek/Islamabad — The World Nomad Games 2026, currently underway in Kyrgyzstan, have been overshadowed by controversy after Pakistani sports journalists announced a complete boycott of the event. The decision comes amid allegations of mismanagement by Kyrgyz sports authorities and failure to provide promised facilities for internationalRead More
MQM-P urges national dialogue to finalise framework for creation of new provinces
KARACHI, AUG 16: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Sunday called for a national dialogue on the creation of new provinces, saying Pakistan’s existing administrative structure no longer corresponds to the country’s demographic realities and governance requirements. The call comes amid a renewed debate on administrative reforms after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi proposed last month the creation of new administrative units, arguing that Pakistan’s “collapsed” governance structure requires restructuring to meet growing administrative challenges. Siddiqui, addressing a press conference alongside senior MQM-P leaders Dr Farooq Sattar andRead More
Bangladesh claim first Test win in Australia as Green ton in vain
MELBOURNE: Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series-opener in Darwin on Sunday in one of Test cricket’s greatest upsets. Mominul Haque cut Beau Webster to the fence for the winning runs to seal Bangladesh’s first Test win in Australia within four days in stifling heat at Marrara Oval, foiling a valiant century from home all-rounder Cameron Green. The winning boundary triggered jubilation among Bangladesh’s players, who jumped and shouted on the sidelines. Flooring a full-strength Australia, the world’s top-ranked Test nationRead More