Nuclear program for deterrence only, says PM amid US sanctions By: Agencies on December 25, 2024Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asserted that the recent sanctions placed by the United States on four Pakistani firms for their alleged involvement in the country’s ballistic missile programme had “no justification”. The statement came after the US imposed sanctions on the Islamabad-based National Development Complex and three Karachi-based entities last week, saying that […]
Imran seeks timeframe on PTI demands as dialogue continues By: Agencies on December 25, 2024As the ruling coalition and embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have officially entered dialogues, the latter sought government’s “timeframe” in connection with progress on their demands. Talking to journalists outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, following a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan, the former ruling party’s Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said: “There should be […]
Jinnah’s vision: A united Pakistan By: Jinsar Ali Bhatti on December 25, 2024The creation of Pakistan is more than a historical milestone- it is the like the dreams that etched in Jinnah’s heart. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the father of the nation versioned the dream of unity, justice and equality. He thought of a place where diversity of any kind was not just acknowledged but adopted, where all […]
Jinnah’s vision for foreign policy: A guide for Pakistan today By: Noor Ali on December 25, 2024Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah dreamt of a Pakistan that stood strong on the world stage, maintaining its sovereignty while promoting peace and fairness. His foreign policy was rooted in principles of mutual respect, regional harmony, and solidarity with the Muslim world. Today, as Pakistan plays an active role in organizations like the UN, OIC, SCO, […]
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion By: agenices on December 25, 2024A Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea overnight after an explosion ripped through its engine room and two of its crew are still missing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. The vessel, built in 2009, was controlled by Oboronlogistika, a company that is part of the Russian Defence Ministry’s […]
12 killed in blast at Turkiye explosives plant By: agenices on December 25, 2024A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkiye on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said. Footage showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by. “According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to hospital with injuries as a result […]
China says Japan’s foreign minister to visit today By: APP on December 25, 2024Japan’s foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit China on Wednesday for talks with local counterpart Wang Yi, Beijing said. The visit will be Iwaya’s first to China since becoming Tokyo’s top diplomat earlier this year. “China is ready to work with Japan… to focus on common interests, strengthen dialogue and communication, deepen practical cooperation (and) […]
Zardari emphasizes need to transform medical care access in Pakistan By: Agencies on December 25, 2024President Asif Ali Zardari called for strengthening healthcare capacity to enhance medical accessibility across the country. During a discussion with Mr. Khurram Jameel, MD & CEO of Siemens Healthineers Pakistan, the President addressed challenges in medical accessibility and explored possibilities to overcome them through advanced medical imaging technologies. The discussion focused on transformative strategies aimed […]
Envoys of different countries present credentials to President Zardari By: APP on December 25, 2024Ambassadors from Romania, Somalia, Nepal, Japan, and Bangladesh on Tuesday presented their diplomatic credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president received credentials from the Ambassador-designate of Romania, Dan Stoenescu; the Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sheikh Nur Mohamed Hassan; the Ambassador-designate of Nepal, Rita Dhital; the […]