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Army deployment in Rawalpindi a preemptive move
The government has historically relied on military presence during large-scale political demonstrations, not to confront marchers directly but to safeguard national assets such as government buildings, sensitive installations, and communication hubs Ansar M Bhatti / DNA ISLAMABAD: The deployment of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi has sparked debate, coinciding with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) announcement of a long march towards Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Sources have revealed that the move is purely precautionary, aimed at maintaining law and order, rather than serving any hidden agenda. Rumors and conspiracy theories have circulated suggesting that the army was deployedRead More
World Cup Hockey: India’s semi-final hopes dented
If Pakistan wins against New Zealand it will then compete for the 9th and 10 position and if loses then green shirts will be competing for 11th and 12th DNA AMSTERDAM: India suffered a 3-1 defeat against co-hosts Netherlands in their Pool E match of Stage 2 at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on Saturday, but stayed alive in the tournament after results elsewhere went in their favour. India are without a point in the pool while the Netherlands moved to the top with six points. The top twoRead More
Kazkh vote to strengthen President grip
TALLINN: Polls on Sunday in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections are expected to further to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament. Tokayev, 73 — a former Soviet official and Kazakh diplomat who previously worked at the United Nations — has been in office since 2019. It is the country’s first elections to a new, single-chamber parliament called the Kurultai. Sunday’s vote is theRead More
Field Marshal Asim Munir to visit Iran
DNA TEHRAN: Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday, according to a statement by the ministry. Baghaei said the visit was in continuation of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen peace and security in the region. Pakistan has taken on the mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the U.S. aimed at ending their war.
Syrian FM concludes historic Pakistan visit
ISLAMABAD, 21 Aug /DNA/ – The first official visit of a Syrian Foreign Minister to Pakistan since the formation of the new Syrian Government concluded today, with both nations agreeing to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors and strengthen their long-standing brotherly relations. His Excellency Mr. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, arrived in Pakistan on 19 August 2026 at the invitation of Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. The two-day visit marked a significant milestoneRead More
England inflict innings defeat on Pakistan in first Test
LEEDS: Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue took three wickets each and propelled England to an innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match home series here at Headingley on Friday. Set to neutralise a 238-run deficit after England piled up 409 all out in response to their 171 in the first innings, Pakistan’s batting unit also faltered in the second as it could muster 135 before being bundled out in 37.3 overs. The Green Shirts resumed their second innings after the lunch breakRead More