Diplomacy, new war technology vital to deter India, say experts – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Academicians, diplomats, military and war experts at a gathering emphasised importance of diplomacy and adoption of new war technologies to deter security threats posed by increasingly belligerent and aggressive India. The conference ‘Strategic Stability, Emerging Threats and Role of Diplomacy’ was organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in connection with Youm-i-Takbeer […]
Punjab govt defers roads renaming plan ‘to avert backlash’ – Newspaper
LAHORE: The Punjab government has deferred its decision to restore original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore apparently on the pressure of some “extremist elements.” The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival (LAHR) held a huddle last March jointly presided over by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The meeting […]
Concern over risk of Congo fever during Eidul Azha – Pakistan
KARACHI: With Eidul Azha just round the corner, health experts have raised concerns over the increasing risk for zoonotic disease transmission and environmental pollution during the festive occasion. They urged citizens to ensure handling and slaughtering of sacrificial animals with adequate hygiene and veterinary precautions to minimise risk of Congo Crimean Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) — […]
US carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran despite ceasefire – World
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war. The strikes came as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for the latest round of talks to end […]
Last nail? – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE hybrid set-up may be evasive, but pro-regime gurus say a constitutional amendment is on the cards. Before the last two controversial amendments were passed, they had given out similar information. So, we must review the dubious ideas presented as panaceas, because this set-up has again preferred covert feelers over open debate and may pass […]
Araghchi to miss UN debate after US denies visa – World
WASHINGTON: Ahead of a high-level debate that has acquired even greater significance amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a key player is likely to be absent from the table when the UN Security Council discusses the weakening of the international system this week. The debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the […]
Quetta bombing leaves ill-fated neighbourhood ‘uninhabitable’ – Pakistan
• Massive explosion damaged many homes near Chaman railway crossing, making them ‘unsafe’ to live in• Administration forms body to assess damage and formulate compensation measures QUETTA: After a powerful bomb explosion that targeted a shuttle train at the Chaman railway crossing in the provincial capital, residents of the nearby Faqirabad neighbourhood have been forced […]
KSE-100 rallies 3,800 points ahead of Eid break – Business
Ahead of the Eidul Azha break, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index on Monday rallied more than 3,800 points amid hopes of a deal between the United States and Iran. The KSE-100 closed at 171,725.29 points, up 3881.05 points from the previous close of 167,844.24 points. The index witnessed an intraday high of 171,920.80 […]