Indian Muslims have been victims of Hindu prejudice since the founding of Pakistan and now their genocide continues. International experts and genocide research organizations have also expressed concern over the genocide of 200 million Muslims under the patronage of the Indian government. However, Human rights expert Tina Ramirez says persecution of Muslims is worsening their […]
Latest Gold Rate For Dec 14, 2020 In Pakistan
Today Gold rates in Pakistan, 14 Dec 2020 are being sold for Rs 94,100 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs 109,700 per Tola in Pakistan today. Read more: 15 December, 2020 gold rates in Pakistan. Below is the table providing the latest gold rates for the cities of Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, […]
Joint meeting of PMLN Central Executive Committee
*Resolution of the joint meeting of the Central Executive, Central Working Committees, Members of the National Assembly and the Senate of the PMLN* LAHORE: A joint meeting of PMLN Central Executive Committee (CEC), Central Working Committee (CWC), National Assembly and Senate members was held at Central Secretariat 180H Model Lahore in which the overall situation […]
Indian farmers step up pressure with hunger strike against reforms
NEW DELHI: Leaders of protesting Indian farmers began a one-day hunger strike on Monday against agricultural reforms they say threaten their livelihoods, stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to withdraw the legislation. Farmers have been demonstrating for nearly three weeks against deregulation of the agriculture sector that will allow them to sell […]
A Choorha is what I’ll always be, for them
In a country like ours, religion is a significant marker of identity – for the citizens. PM Mr. Khalid, a social activist from the Christian community with a political presence, stood in support of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party for quite some time. Due to the party’s indifference towards minorities issues, he decided to […]
Online Consultation In The Times Of COVID19 Second Wave
As soon as the weather was changing and the winters were approaching, we knew it wasn’t a very good sign in the times of COVID19 pandemic. It was a while ago when we finally thought the first wave was over and just when we started enjoying the time a little away from COVID19, there it […]
Pakistan, Iran to open second border crossing for trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran will open another border crossing point for facilitating trade, as the two countries agreed to deepen their bilateral cooperation. Officials from both countries will attend the opening ceremony at the Rimdan border on December 19. The announcement was made by Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif during his meetings in Islamabad last month. […]
Once upon a time: Pakistan’s fabled storytellers fade away
PESHAWAR: Mohammad Naseem’s eyes shine while he shares the legend of a remote, alpine lake nestled among snow-capped Himalayan peaks as a rare crowd of onlookers hears one of Pakistan’s last “storytellers.” The story of Saif-ul-Malook — the winding saga of a brave prince who falls in love with a fairy — is just one […]
Police file two cases against PDM activists, leaders
LAHORE: Lahore police on Monday registered two cases against several participants of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) meeting in Lahore a day earlier for forcing their way into Greater Iqbal Park to make arrangements for the gathering. The first information reports (FIRs) were registered at Lari Adda police station on the complaint of two security […]
Covid-19 runs unchecked in overcrowded prisons
ISLAMABAD: A human rights report released Monday criticised Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus threat faced by tens of thousands of inmates stuck in overcrowded and often unsanitary prisons. Instead of following through on promises to ease prison overcrowding made when the pandemic first hit, the government has actually increased its inmate population by over 6,000 […]