Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
KHATTMANDU, AUG 30: Rescuers in Nepal and China battled through leg-sucking mud, as well as the threat of rising rivers and a newly formed lake, on Sunday to search for thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages. Latest figures from both countries put the number of missing at 3,048, including hundreds of foreigners. There were 797 confirmed deaths, with reports of some bodies possibly swept downstream as far away as India. Nepal said it had begun the grim task ofRead More
CDA seals eight prominent buildings over fire safety violations
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 /DNA/ – In a major crackdown on violations of fire safety regulations, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed eight prominent buildings in the federal capital. The action comes under stringent directives issued by the federal government to enforce life-safety codes across the city. The sealed buildings include the Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat, State Life Building, TDEAP Building, Beverly Center, NIC Building, Crown Plaza, Khadada Heights Plaza, and the Anvoy Continental Hotel. All were shut down for failing to comply with mandatory fire safety requirements. In a separate move, heavyRead More
Dar, Fidan discuss HLSCC session and regional stability
ISTANBUL, AUG 30: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Istanbul today. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the continued strengthening and expansion of bilateral relations in the political, economic, security and cultural domains. Welcoming the progress achieved under the framework of the Pakistan–Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), the two Foreign Ministers agreed on the early convening of the next HLSCC Session. The two sides also exchanged views on issues of regionalRead More
Germany edges Spain 2-1 to claim World Cup crown
Sports Desk/DNA BRUSSELS: Germany crowned a stellar campaign at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup by edging past Spain 2-1 in a gripping final to lift their fourth World Cup title. The summit clash at the Belfius Hockey Arena delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline, where the run of play told a contrasting story. Spain dominated large phases of the encounter, playing fluid, high-tempo hockey and carving out ample scoring chances. However, their failure to convert dominance into goals proved costly. Germany, true to their trademark efficiency, capitalized on the fewRead More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to hold first defence pact meeting tomorrow: source
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30: Top officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will gather in Istanbul on Monday for a first committee meeting under the joint defence accord that they signed this month, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. The three US allies signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on August 7. It is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression and stipulates that an armed attack againstRead More
COAS CDF Asim Munir arrives in Türkiye on official visit
RAWALPINDI, AUG 30 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) arrived in Türkiye, on an official visit.