Friday, October 2nd, 2026
PM directs to ensure timely railway track repairs, better passenger safety
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the Ministry of Railways to take effective measures to improve passenger facilities and ensure the safety of people travelling by train. The prime minister issued these directives during a meeting with Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, who briefed him on matters concerning the ministry and ongoing development projects. The prime minister stressed the need for practical steps to ensure the timely repair and maintenance of railway tracks, emphasizing that the safety of passengers must remain a priority.Read More
Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran will be “hit very hard” if it is found to be linked to a pilot’s attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. The dramatic events a day earlier saw passengers help stop the plane from crashing, making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia before the flight’s mostly Israeli passengers were flown home to a hero’s welcome. Trump’s warning came as the United Arab Emirates opened an investigation into whether the incident was linked to terrorism and Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminRead More
Crimean Gold exhibition rekindles debate over Romania’s lost treasury
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 2: An exhibition showcasing the so-called “Crimean gold” in Islamabad has sparked renewed discussion about another historic treasure dispute: Romania’s long-unreturned National Treasury, transferred to Russia during the First World War. In 1916 and 1917, as war threatened Romanian territory, the Romanian state entrusted its National Treasury to Imperial Russia, then an ally, for safekeeping. The transfer was officially documented and accompanied by guarantees that the assets would be protected and returned after the conflict. The shipment included 91.5 tonnes of fine gold belonging to the reservesRead More
French ambassador, PIA management discuss cooperation
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines and France continue to strengthen their longstanding cooperation across various sectors. French Ambassador Jean-Noël Poirier recently met with Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Amir Hayat, Chief Executive Officer of PIA, to discuss areas of mutual collaboration. During the meeting, Ambassador Poirier reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting PIA in the long term and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the national carrier and French stakeholders. It may be mentioned here that the French Embassy in Pakistan, in collaboration with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), had organized aRead More
China’s Rise and the Balance of Global Power
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer China’s rise as a global superpower has been accompanied by a perceived sense of ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding its foreign policy strategy. China has articulated its foreign policy objectives through official channels its actual intentions and methods have been subject to speculation and debate among policymakers and scholars. This has led to concerns about China’s long-term goals and the potential implications for global security and stability. The elusive nature of China’s strategy can be attributed to several factors, including the country’s historical and cultural context, itsRead More
New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
DNA JAKARTA: Two new islands have emerged in waters surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau following a major eruption last month that grounded flights for days, the head of Indonesia’s volcano monitoring agency said Friday. The islands were spotted in satellite images of the water-filled caldera in which Anak Krakatau stands, Rita Susilawati of the PVMBG Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation told. “Based on an evaluation of Sentinel satellite imagery, two formations resembling small islands can be seen around Mount Anak Krakatau” in the Sunda Strait between Java and SumatraRead More