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Adventure sports bringing global recognition
RAWALPINDI, JUL 05 (DNA): President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) Major General Irfan Arshad Khan said Pakistan’s identity on the global stage is increasingly being defined by positive achievements, noting that Pakistani women have earned international recognition for the country through their outstanding accomplishments in diverse fields. He made these remarks while announcing the launch of the Second Women Khusar Gang Expedition 2026, reaffirming the club’s commitment to promoting women’s participation in mountaineering, adventure sports, and outdoor leadership across Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony in Rawalpindi, Major General IrfanRead More
China’s mily promotes two new generals Anti-corruption purge had thinned ranks
News Desk BEIJING: China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be part of an effort to reform the military and ensure its loyalty to China’s ruling Communist Party and the nation’s leader, Xi Jinping. It comes as Xi seeks to accelerate the modernization of the armed forces to stake out and defend China’s interests in the Pacific,Read More
Countering rising temperature through scientific ways
Ghazala Anbreen The sea surface temperatures are constantly rising because of increased emissions. There are different factors which are responsible for this. The heat is generated from unlined waste dump sites. Unfortunately, the burning of crop residues is also a very big source of increase in temperature in Pakistan. Another major source is vehicular emissions. The heat caused by Euro 2 fuel is more than that caused by Euro 5. Therefore, switching to Euro 5, cleaner fuel standards is very necessary and is the dire need of the time inRead More
Cabinet reshuffle looms amid growing political ‘turmoil’
According to political insiders, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar may be relieved of his current responsibilities and reassigned to the finance portfolio once again, while Mohsin Naqvi is being tipped as the next Foreign Minister Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD — Speculation is mounting in the federal capital that a major cabinet reshuffle is imminent, with several key ministers likely to be replaced as the government struggles to contain mounting criticism over governance, corruption, and law and order. According to political insiders, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar may be relieved of his currentRead More
IHC seeks report on Imran, Bushra’s ‘solitary confinement’
ISLAMABAD, JUL 4: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday sought a detailed report and prison record from the Adiala jail superintendent related to the alleged solitary confinement of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. IHC judge Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued the directives while hearing petitions filed by Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan and Bushra Bibi’s daughter, Mubashra Khawar Maneka. During the previous hearing on Tuesday, the judge had observed that convictions in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases did not carry solitary confinement as aRead More
PM, Turkish President vow to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion
ISTANBUL, July 4 (DNA): Pakistan and Turkey have expressed their commitment to increase the volume of bilateral trade to five billion dollars, while discussing ways to enhance two-way trade, investment in economic zones, and economic cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, describing Pakistan and Turkey as “one soul in two bodies,” stated that both nations have always stood by each other through every hardship. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan termed the Islamabad Reconciliation Memorandum as highly significant for global peace, saying the entire world breathed a sigh of relief becauseRead More