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RAWALPINDI : Security forces killed 14 Indian sponsored terrorists during an intelligence based operation in Datta Khel, North Waziristan. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on 2-3 June 2025 on reported presence of terrorists in the area. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Indian sponsored terrorists’ location, and after an intense exchange of fire, fourteen were killed. ISPR said sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from…

A petition has been filed in the Federal Shariat Court challenging the constitutionality and Islamic validity of the recently introduced Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2025, which sets the legal minimum age of marriage for girls at 18 years. The petition was submitted by citizen Shehzada Adnan through his legal counsel, Advocate Mudassar Chaudhry, naming the Ministry of Interior and its secretary as respondents in the case. In the plea, the petitioner argued that the new law contradicts Islamic teachings, claiming it was enacted against the injunctions of the Holy Quran, Sunnah and Hadith. The petition cites multiple Quranic verses in…

In a welcome move for thousands of daily commuters, the federal government has rolled back the 100% increase in metro bus fares for Islamabad, restoring the fare back to Rs50. The decision was made on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, just days after the controversial hike came into effect. Earlier, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had notified an increase in metro bus fares from Rs50 to Rs100, starting June 1. The fare hike applied to all government-run bus services in the capital, including the Orange, Green, Blue, and Electric bus lines. The move had triggered widespread criticism from…

In a high-stakes diplomatic engagement at the United Nations, former foreign minister and head of the diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, made a passionate appeal to the international community to intervene for peace as tensions rise dangerously between Pakistan and India. Speaking at a press conference held at the Pakistan Mission in New York, Bilawal said, “Every responsible country must play its role to preserve peace. Peace in the world is in everyone’s interest. War between Pakistan and India brings loss to all.” He condemned recent Indian aggression and described statements by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “irresponsible, condemnable, and…

South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence. Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, after backlash against a botched attempt at military rule brought down Yoon Suk Yeol just three years into his troubled presidency. He faces what could be the most daunting set of challenges for a South Korean leader in nearly three decades, ranging from healing…

Satellite imagery of a Russian air base taken shortly after Ukraine carried out a drone attack deep inside Russia over the weekend shows several strategic bombers were destroyed and badly damaged, according to three open source analysts. Ukraine targeted at least four air bases across Russia using 117 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from containers close to the targets. Drone footage of the operation verified by Reuters shows several aircraft were struck in at least two locations. Capella Space, a satellite company, supplied Reuters with an image of one of those airfields, located in the Siberian region of Irkutsk. The image…

The climate crisis is not a distant threat for Pakistan — it is a present and punishing reality. Despite contributing less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world. Environmental disruptions — from glacial melt to heatwaves and erratic rainfall — have become structural and systemic. The economic cost of climate change is rising fast, particularly in the agricultural sector, the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Climate-induced damage — from shrinking crop yields and livestock losses to the disappearance of native bird habitats — is inflicting a financial toll that could…

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump may impose sanctions on Russia if the need arises. During a news briefing, Leavitt said that the Gaza Relief Foundation was established to deliver food aid to Palestinians and acknowledged reports of gunfire targeting individuals waiting for assistance. She said that President Trump was not previously aware of the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia but remains hopeful about a potential resolution to end the war in Ukraine. She said that President Trump will attend the upcoming NATO summit, adding that the United States was currently engaged in favourable trade…

The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a comprehensive advisory for parents, urging them to guide their children towards the safe, responsible, and positive use of social media.  The advisory comes amid growing concerns over children’s exposure to harmful content, privacy threats, and cyberbullying in the digital space. According to the National CERT, it is vital for parents to train their children on how to navigate the digital world responsibly. “Children should be educated about the importance of protecting and identifying personal information online,” the advisory states. Parents have been urged to enhance the privacy settings on their…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Under the powerful theme inspired by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “Two Mountains Theory” — “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” — China Media Group (CMG), in collaboration with Bahria University, organized a vibrant event on June 2 to mark World Environment Day. The aim of the event was to raise environmental awareness and inspire individual action through educational, creative, and cultural activities. The event was attended by over 80 students and prominent environmental activists. Dr. Adam Saud, Dean of Social Sciences at Bahria University, delivered a compelling speech emphasizing the significance of President Xi…