As nation celebrates Pakistan Day, President, PM call for following footsteps of founding fathers – Pakistan
As Pakistan Day celebrations are under way, President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon the nation to participate in the nation-building process actively, embracing the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion. The day’s celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered […]
President, PM call for following footsteps of founding fathers to make Pakistan prosperous – Pakistan
As Pakistan Day celebrations are under way, President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon the nation to participate in the nation-building process actively, embracing the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion. The day’s celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered […]
Applying while on the job – Newspaper
“THE desire for a post-retirement job influences pre-retirement judgements.” These words of caution came from Arun Jaitley, one of India’s tallest political figures, in a debate in India’s parliament on Sept 5, 2013. When Mr Jaitley spoke, he hadn’t the faintest idea that his words, which were referred to the Indian judiciary, would apply to […]
On Pakistan Day, government vows to confront all challenges head-on – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As the nation prepares to celebrate Pakistan Day on Saturday (today), President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government is committed to putting the country on path to economic recovery and prosperity. “We are completely cognisant of the serious challenges confronting Pakistan currently […]
Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, IS group claims responsibility – World
Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants. In the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege, gunmen sprayed civilians with bullets just before Soviet-era rock group “Picnic” was to perform to […]
Opposition protests as KP govt ignores assembly session order – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The opposition and government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are headed for legal confrontation after the government refused to follow the order of the governor, who had called a session of the provincial legislature. On Friday, opposition members staged a protest demonstration against the government for refusing to call a sitting of the KP Assembly. They […]
Envoy says no pause in ties with Kabul despite strikes – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, has said there is no pause in relations with the Taliban administration in Kabul despite recent military actions. Talking to Dawn on Friday after a meeting with Afghan Charge d’Affaires Sardar Ahmad Shakib, Ambassador Durrani described the meeting as a continuation of engagement with Taliban officials after […]
Mahira Khan slams Kate Middleton trolling
Recently, Kate, the Princess of Wales, revealed that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The video announcement came after weeks of speculation spread on social media about her whereabouts and health since she was hospitalized in January for unspecified abdominal surgery. The royal, 42, hadn’t been seen publicly since Christmas until video surfaced this […]
Pakistan launches bid for UNSC seat for 2025-26
NEWYORK: Pakistan has formally launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two year term from 2025 to 2026 with the promise of contributing meaningfully to the council’s mandate for international peace and security. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Munir Akram formally announced Pakistan’s candidacy […]