Monday, September 7th, 2026
Pakistan Navy shattered adversary’s invulnerability in 1965: Naval chief
ISLAMABAD, SEP 7 /DNA/ – Nations are not only defined by their geographical size or quantum of resources but also by the strength of their resolve. At the time of its inception, Pakistan Navy was fully cognizant of its limited resources, constrained operational capability and enemy’s obdurate insistence to undermine the stability of our newly established state. Despite the modest material strength, Pakistan Navy, driven by an unshakeable commitment and staunch determination to defend the motherland, instilled in its men the spirit of sacrifice, professionalism, and valour, while relentlessly strivingRead More
Beyond the Land Front: Pakistan Navy in the 1965 War
BY: Ali Basit The Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 is predominantly remembered for the intense battles fought across the land fronts of Kashmir and Punjab. Yet, the Arabian Sea also became an important theatre of the conflict, where Pakistan Navy played a strategically significant role despite the limited number of direct naval engagements. As the war expanded into a full-scale conflict on 6 September 1965, Pakistan Navy assumed the responsibility of safeguarding Pakistan’s coastline, ports and vital Sea Lines of Communications while remaining prepared to counter any offensive action by theRead More
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan sign landmark energy project
The agreements cover the Kushk and Tirpul Contract Area, spanning approximately 23,317 square kilometers, a natural gas utilization programme for Herat and a framework for the proposed “CentGas – Corridor of Prosperity” a 700-kilometer regional gas transmission pipeline, a Delta statement said By Tahir Khan ISLAMABAD, Sept. 7 — Delta Energy Group, a Saudi Arabian energy group, Monday announced the signing of a series of agreements with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum covering hydrocarbon exploration and production, natural gas utilization in Herat and the potential development of a regionalRead More
‘Products of Form-47’: PPP leader takes aim at federal ministers over new provinces
ISLAMABAD, SEP 7: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon on Monday slammed federal ministers seeking the establishment of new provinces, calling them products of “Form-47”, a term used by political rivals to question the legitimacy of lawmakers elected in the 2024 general elections. Rejecting their mandate, the PPP leader, whose party is an ally in the Centre with the ruling PML-N, called such federal ministers “unelected representatives”. The decades-long debate over new provinces began after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the current system had collapsed, and later, some federal ministers —Read More
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on Pakistan Navy Day
ISLAMABAD, SEP 7 /DNA/ – On the occasion of Pakistan Navy Day, I extend my warmest felicitations to the Officers, Sailors and Civilians of Pakistan Navy and their families. On this historic day, we pay rich tributes to our martyrs, veterans and serving Pakistan Navy personnel who have rendered invaluable services and continue to do so; with their courage, sacrifices and devotion to duty in the defence of our motherland. 8th September serves as an inspirational reminder of the nerve, valour and grit demonstrated by Pakistan Navy, during the 1965Read More
Orders strict action: Naqvi spots agents at CDA facilitation center
During their interaction with the Interior Minister, citizens complained that the system at the Facilitation Center was still manual and had not been fully digitized. They also pointed out that required documents were not provided on the scheduled date, forcing them to make repeated visits. ISLAMABAD, SEP 7 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made a surprise visit to the CDA Facilitation Center and directly inquired about the problems being faced by citizens. The Interior Minister took strict notice of the presence of agents at the Facilitation Center andRead More