Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Trump says he rejects Iran proposal on Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, SEP 26: US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had rejected a plan proposed by Iran on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran says would have opened the waterway within seven days. “I reject their proposal,” Trump told reporters outside the White House. “They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they’re losing so badly,” he said. “They want to make a deal and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal too.” Meanwhile, Trump informed his negotiating team that thereRead More
Russia ready to help on Strait of Hormuz: Lavrov at UN
NEW YORK: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at the UN Saturday that Moscow is ready to help stabilize the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region, as the US-Iran conflict drags on. “We need trust in the relationships between the Gulf states, the Arab states, and Iran. We need stable regional architecture,” Lavrov told leaders at the UN General Assembly. “Russia, together with other responsible states, stands ready to constructively contribute to stabilizing this strategically important region.” Russia-Ukraine talksMeanwhile, Lavrov on Saturday accused European countriesRead More
“5th Samarkand Forum on Human Rights” to convene in Uzbekistan on September 28–29th
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26: Uzbekistan is preparing to host the “5th Samarkand Forum on Human Rights” on September 28–29th, 2026, bringing together international experts, representatives of global and regional organizations, government institutions, national human rights bodies, academics and civil society representatives to discuss pressing issues related to human rights, sustainable development and international cooperation. The forum will be held in Tashkent and Samarkand under the theme, “60 Years of the International Covenants on Human Rights and 40 Years of the Declaration on the Right to Development: A Global Partnership for Dignity,Read More
President strongly condemns terrorist attack in D I Khan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday strongly condemned the bomb blast at a police check post in Dera Ismail Khan. In a statement, he strongly condemned the bomb blast at the police check post. The President expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of innocent precious lives in the blast. The President expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyred persons and prayed that Allah Almighty may elevate the ranks of the martyrs and grant patience to the bereaved families. The PresidentRead More
Coal mine collapses near Pastawana Top, trapping four workers inside
Three of Four Trapped Workers Rescued Safely ISLAMABAD, SEP 26 /DNA/ – According to details, a coal mine near Pastawana Top collapsed suddenly when mud and debris caved in, trapping four workers inside the mine. Pakistan Army personnel, after a prolonged rescue operation, successfully extracted three of the four trapped individuals safely. Upon receiving reports of the incident, Pakistan Army personnel immediately reached the site and launched a rescue operation alongside local residents. Continuous efforts were made by Pakistan Army personnel, rescue teams, and local residents to extract the affectedRead More
Suicide blast targeting DI Khan police checkpost claims 12 lives, injures 30
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A dozen people lost their lives while 35 others were injured on Saturday when a vehicle laden with explosives was rammed into the Aman Mela police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda tehsil, officials said. DI Khan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Maken, citing an initial assessment, confirmed the casualties. He clarified that no law enforcement or security personnel were among the deceased, which included a Customs official and civilians. The deceased comprised nine men, two women and a minor. According to police and Rescue 1122Read More