DNA News
Pak Army helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad
RAWALPINDI, JUN 10 /DNA/ – An Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad today during take-off due to technical fault. All personnel on board embraced Shahadat. There were no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash site. A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact technical cause of the accident. COAS & CDF and all Ranks Pakistan Army express deep grief over the tragic loss of precious lives and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
Over a dozens killed in van fire in Murree
DNA RAWALPINDI: over a dozen people were killed and 13 were injured when a fire broke out in a van after it fell into a nullah while taking a turn on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway near Khajut on Monday, the National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) said. The NHMP statement said the Hiace van had fallen in such a manner that it was not possible for the passengers to open its door. “The victims are from the same family and were travelling from Multan to Murree,” it said. The bodies andRead More
‘Give peace a little more chance’: Pakistan urges restraint amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10: Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East, warning that renewed conflict and rising tensions have exposed the fragility of the current security environment and the risk of further escalation. In a statement at the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that the recent surge in violence in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to. “The cycle of violence andRead More
At least 26 militants killed in ‘precise’ Pakistan strikes along Afghan border: minister
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that at least 26 militants were killed in “precise and calibrated strikes” carried out by Pakistan along Afghanistan’s border, targeting hideouts and safe havens of planners involved in recent terrorist incidents in the country. In a statement posted on X, the minister said that the strikes were conducted in the aftermath of multiple attacks, including the terrorist attack on a Federal Constabulary post in Musa Dara on June 9, 2026, vehicle-borne suicide attacks on a military post in North WaziristanRead More
Lessons from History and the Imperative of National Vigilance
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History is often described as the mirror of nations. Within its reflection are preserved the triumphs and tragedies, the wisdom and follies, the achievements and failures of those who came before us. Yet not every image in this mirror is immediately clear. Some reflections are obscured by the dust of time, prejudice, and incomplete understanding. To perceive the truth in its proper form, one must carefully remove that dust and examine the past with honesty and courage. Only then does history reveal itself as an openRead More
The Triumph of National Will
When we look at different periods of human history, one truth becomes evident: the fate of nations is not determined during calm and comfortable times. On the contrary, the most important decisions, the greatest turning points, and the events that shape the lives of future generations emerge during complex and uncertain periods. History books tell us much about great events, yet the fundamental factor behind them is often the same—responsibility toward statehood, national determination, and the ability to envision the future. There are certain dates that remain alive in theRead More