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PDMA warns of urban flooding in Lahore – Pindi as heavy showers batter twin cities
LAHORE: Amid the ongoing monsoon spell across the country, the Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of more rains in the province. The PDMA director general has warned of urban flooding in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala as heavy rains expected in several cities including Kasur, Sheikhupura and Sialkot in the next 24 hours. Flooding is expected in the Chenab and Jhelum rivers and those adjacent to them and Ravi River, the official said, adding that monsoon rains were likely to continue until July 31. The PDMA DG’s statementRead More
Pak-US navies hold joint drills in Indian ocean
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30: /DNA/ – PNS SHAMSHEER and USS FITZGERALD conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Indian Ocean, underscoring the maritime cooperation between the two navies. The exercise featured a series of professional naval engagements aimed at enhancing interoperability. These interactions reaffirm the shared commitment of both navies to maritime security and regional stability.
SECP reverses unlawful action to avoid contempt of court
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 /DNA/ – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has agreed to immediately withdraw a controversial press release issued on 21 May 2025, following objections raised by United Insurance Company Pakistan Ltd (UIC). The assurance was conveyed to the Islamabad High Court by SECP’s Chief Prosecutor, Syed Asad Haider, during a hearing. The development came as the court heard a contempt of court filed by the UIC against SECP Chairman Akif Saeed and others, represented by advocates Ahmad Hassan and Ch. Muhammad Atif. They argued thatRead More
PSB warns of blacklisting for misuse of sports funds
ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially enforced the “Sports Funding Regulations 2025” aimed at ensuring the transparent and performance-based utilization of government funds and providing financial support to sports federations on merit.According to the regulations, submission of annual performance reports, action plans, and budget estimates is mandatory for availing funding. Moreover, the funds will only be spent on approved athletes and officials. As per the regulations approved by PSB Director General Muhammad Yasir Pirzada, the Board reserves the right to conduct financial inspections orRead More
COAS Reaffirms Commitment to Balochistan’s Uplift, Condemns Indian Proxy War
RAWALPINDI, JULY 30 (DNA): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with participants of the 16th National Workshop Balochistan. Addressing a diverse group of stakeholders including parliamentarians, representatives of civil society, civil servants, academicians, media personnel and youth; COAS resolutely reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to uproot the menace of terrorism and inevitability of sociology-economic uplift of Balochistan for national cohesion and integration. The COAS vehemently condemned India’s blatant sponsorship of terror proxies, characterizing them as a failed attempt to target the deep rooted patriotism of the peopleRead More
Conventional warfare supremacy over India shattered nuclear deterrence myth: PM
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s decisive victory in the recent conflict with India had elevated the country’s global stature, asserting that the Armed Forces had dispelled the misconception that Pakistan relied solely on its nuclear capability. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, the premier praised the swift and effective response by Pakistan’s Armed Forces during the four-day war, calling it “short but highly dangerous.” He said that in a very brief span of time, the military had demonstrated extraordinary preparedness, courage, and skill. “India believed PakistanRead More