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Afghan Taliban cannot absorb ‘punishment’ Pakistan can inflict: ISPR DG
RAWALPINDI: The Afghan Taliban do not have the capability to absorb the “punishment” Pakistan can inflict in response to threats emanating from Afghanistan, the military’s spokesperson has warned. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry told Reuters Pakistan possessed the capability to counter threats from the Afghan Taliban, including those involving drones, and was prepared for attempts to test its operational readiness. “Whatever they want to send, they can; they may try. We have the capability to take them on,” the ISPR DG said in anRead More
Saudi military official calls for collective action to protect maritime waterways
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Vice Adm. Fahd al-Ghufaili, said on Sunday that threats to maritime waterways require an effective collective response, stressing that protecting international straits is a shared global responsibility. Speaking at the Manama Dialogue security forum in Bahrain, al-Ghufaili warned that threats to maritime routes affect the interests of countries worldwide and have become an international challenge. “Maritime security is not the responsibility of a single country, and force cannot be a substitute for law,” he said. Al-Ghufaili also stressed that international straitsRead More
Dar, Maldives FM discuss bilateral ties, CHOGM agenda
ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 (DNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Maldives, Iruthisham Adam, who is currently in Antigua and Barbuda to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). According to a statement issued here Sunday, Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s warm hospitality during the recent visit of the President of Maldives and his delegation to Islamabad. Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to building on the understandings reached during the visit and maintaining closeRead More
Governor Kundi says lasting peace essential for KP’s development
PESHAWAR, 01 NOV (DNA) — Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that sustainable peace was indispensable for the progress and prosperity of province, stressing that all segments of society must play their role in projecting a positive image of the province. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, addressing the Urs ceremony at Darbar-e-Aalia Murshad Abad Sharif here, emphasized the need for unity, lasting peace, development, promotion of sports, effective utilization of the province’s natural resources, and collective efforts to ensure the welfare and prosperity of the people. The ceremonyRead More
HPV vaccine safe, effective against cervical cancer: officials
ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (DNA): Health officials have urged parents to ensure HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14, describing the vaccine as a safe and effective preventive measure against cervical cancer. According to them, timely immunization can protect future generations from the potentially life-threatening disease. They emphasized that vaccination before exposure to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) offers the strongest protection and called for greater public awareness to counter misconceptions and encourage acceptance of the vaccine among families. Pakistan has launched a national HPV vaccination campaign through the Federal Directorate for ImmunizationRead More
Islamabad’s footpaths and roads held hostage by illegal encroachments
Many residents believe corruption is a major factor behind the persistence of the problem. They argue that some businesses are allowed to continue illegal parking practices because of unofficial arrangements and selective enforcement. Whether these allegations are true or not, the authorities must recognize that public perception matters DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 1: Islamabad was once known for its orderly planning, wide roads, green belts, and pedestrian-friendly environment. Unfortunately, in many commercial areas today, particularly G-8 Markaz, illegal encroachments have transformed public spaces into chaotic parking lots, making life increasingly difficultRead More