DNA News
Britain to ban under 16s from social media
LONDON, JUN 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would ban social media sites for the under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the most far-reaching online restrictions to date globally. Starmer said on Monday he would introduce sweeping changes to social media regulation to better protect the well-being of children when they are online. “It is clear to me a full ban is the right choice,” he said, adding that while it would not be easy, the government had agency in pushing backRead More
‘Clinically stable’: Imran Khan receives fifth eye injection during follow-up at Pims
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) on Monday for a scheduled follow-up eye treatment, where doctors administered his fifth intravitreal injection after medical examinations indicated clinical improvement in his condition. According to a statement issued by the Pims administration, the 74-year-old politician — who is currently incarcerated at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail — underwent the procedure as part of ongoing treatment for an eye condition that has required a series of intravitreal injections. Hospital officials said ophthalmologists examinedRead More
PAF, Navy pilots martyred in trainer aircraft crash near Mardan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, JUN 15: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer aircraft on a routine training sortie crashed near Mardan on Monday, martyring both pilots on board, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. According to the military’s media wing, the pilots were identified as Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah of the PAF and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of the Pakistan Navy. Air Headquarters has constituted a board of inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident, the statement said. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field MarshalRead More
US-Iran deal a “triumph” of peace, diplomacy; Pakistan to host Geneva signing ceremony on Jun 19: PM
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUN 15 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that Pakistan would host the historic signing ceremony of the US-Iran peace agreement in Geneva on June 19, terming the deal a “monumental milestone” for global peace and a “triumph” of peace and dialogue over the devastation of war. “Today the world has witnessed that the pursuit of peace has achieved a great victory and the flames of war have begun to subside. This is a historic moment that historians will record in golden letters,”Read More
Hazrat Umar (R.A.): Model of Justice & Leadership
Written by: M Rashid Tabassum Among the greatest personalities in Islamic history, Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.) occupies a unique and prominent place. Known for his bravery, wisdom, and commitment to justice, he played a pivotal role in strengthening Islam and building one of the most successful systems of governance in history. His life offers valuable lessons in leadership, accountability, and public service that remain relevant even today. Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was born in 583 CE in Makkah and belonged to the respected Quraysh tribe. From an early age, heRead More
The Ball and the Bridge: Pakistan’s Quiet Contributions to the World
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In a world often divided by politics, geography, and competing interests, there are few forces capable of bringing humanity together on a common platform. Football is one of those rare forces. Known as soccer in some countries, it is far more than a sport. It is a universal language spoken by millions, transcending borders, cultures, races, and creeds. From the bustling streets of great cities to the remotest villages, the game inspires dreams, ignites passions, and fosters a sense of shared humanity that few other activitiesRead More