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136 cadets graduate as PAF chief highlights modern training shift
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – The Graduation Ceremony of the 151st GD(P), 97th Engg, 108th AD, 10th Nav (Alpha), 28th A& SD, 11th Log, 134th Combat Support, and 98th EC (RSAF) Courses was held today at PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Risalpur. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Upon his arrival, Chief of the Air Staff was received by Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan, Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy Asghar Khan. Addressing the parade, AirRead More
Protest planned after CDA seals industries without prior notice
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – The business community of the federal capital has unanimously announced to stage a peaceful protest in front of Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm against what it termed anti-business measures by the Authority that are severely damaging economic activity in the region. The announcement was made by Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) during a largely attended joint press conference at the Munawar Mughal Hall on Tuesday. The press conference was attended by aRead More
COAS praises endurance, skill of Cambrian Patrol participants
RAWALPINDI, DEC 2 /DNA/ – Participants of the Cambrian Patrol competition called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. COAS congratulated the team for their outstanding performance in one of the world’s toughest military endurance and leadership competitions. He commended the participants for demonstrating exceptional standards of physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and exemplary team spirit, in keeping with the highest traditions of the Pakistan Army. COAS appreciated the dedication and rigorous training undertaken by the team, noting thatRead More
CDA Chairman, Bahrain envoy discuss embassy relocation to Diplomatic Enclave
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Bahrian, Mohamed Ebrahim Mohamed Abdulqader called on Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, at the CDA Headquarters on Tuesday. The meeting involved discussions on matters of mutual interest and further enhancing bilateral cooperation. On this occasion, both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening relations and mutual cooperation. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that Pakistan holds its brotherly country Bahrain in the highest esteem and respect. Bahrain’s Ambassador, H.E. Mohamed Ebrahim Mohamed Abdulqader, appreciating the effortsRead More
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi visit RCCI
RAWALPINDI, DEC 2 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he addressed a gathering of traders and briefed participants on recent developments within Pakistan Railways. President RCCI Usman Shaukat, Group Leader Sohail Altaf, and other chamber officials warmly welcomed the minister upon his arrival. They appreciated the steps taken for the improvement of the railways and the performance of the Ministry of Railways. Sohail Altaf said that the provincial minister has announced the establishment of an industrial estateRead More
USA Has Normalised Collective Punishment
By Qamar Bashir From the dawn of human civilization, long before Judaism, Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism emerged to reshape the moral foundations of society, humanity lived under a brutal and irrational law: when one person committed a crime, entire tribes, cities, and nations were punished. The crime of an individual became the burden of thousands. A conflict between two men could trigger decades of warfare. A single act of adultery could unleash generational blood feuds. Ancient history is filled with examples of wars ignited by the wrongdoing of a fewRead More

