Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day observedBy: News Desk on February 24, 2020Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day was observed on Sunday on both sides of the Line of Control. Every year since 2014, this day was commemorated as Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day, inspired by the struggles of the survivors of mass rape and torture in the twin villages of Kunan and Poshpora in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK), Radio Pakistan […]
Pakistan to stand by Morocco even in difficult times: COASBy: Agencies on February 24, 2020Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday said Pakistan has and will always stand with Morocco even in most difficult times. He said this during his four-day official visit to Morocco where he called on Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of the Administration of National Defence Abdellatif […]
Situation to improve as world leaders hear about Kashmir issue: Munir AkramBy: News Desk on February 24, 2020Listening to Kashmir issue by world leaders would help improve the situation between India and Pakistan. These views were expressed by Munir Akram, the Permanent Representatives of Pakistan to United Nations while talking to a private news channel programs. The world nations had started paying attention to plight of Kashmiri people observing lockdown made by […]
‘On the path to recovery’: Credit Suisse releases report on Pakistan’s economyBy: inp on February 24, 2020Swiss financial services firm Credit Suisse in its latest report has concluded that Pakistan’s fundamentals have “improved significantly” but warned of “challenges” that lie ahead. Titled “Pakistan: On the path to recovery”, the firm credited “assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)”, “fiscal consolidation”, and “much needed reforms” for the improvement in country’s economic condition. […]
South Korea virus cases spike, as Italy and Iran take drastic stepsBy: Agencies on February 24, 2020South Korea reported a sharp jump in coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Italy and Iran took drastic containment steps as worldwide fears over the epidemic spiralled higher. The contagion’s spread prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn that Africa’s unprepared health systems left the continent vulnerable to the COVID-19 disease, which spilled out of […]
UAE minister appreciates Imran Khan’s devotion, commitmentBy: News Desk on February 24, 2020UAE Minister for Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan has said that the people and leadership of both the countries were celebrating their commitment to growth and cooperation in all spheres of life. The people of UAE felt pride in calling Pakistan as a brother and friend, he added. Addressing the 7th convocation of […]
PIA plane escapes accident at Sukkur airportBy: inp on February 24, 2020A passenger aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) escaped accident after its emergency door opened during landing here on Sunday. According to details, the emergency door of PIA Sukkur bound flight PK631 coming from Islamabad opened during landing. Airport sources said that the passenger started raising hue and cry fearing a crash. However, the pilot […]
Sindh IG orders inquiry into open display of weapons by Taimur Talpur’s guardsBy: News Desk on February 24, 2020Sindh Police Inspector General (IG) Dr Syed Kaleem Imam on Sunday took notice of a video circulating on the social media that showed PPP lawmaker Nawab Taimur Talpur’s guards openly displaying arms during a public meeting in the Hazara Colony area of Karachi a day earlier. The PPP lawmaker held a public meeting on Saturday […]
Terrorists are ‘generally Muslims’, Ryanair CEO stirs controversyBy: Agencies on February 24, 2020Muslim men should be profiled at airports as terrorists will “generally be of a Muslim persuasion”, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said in an interview published Saturday, sparking accusations of racism. “Who are the bombers?” the budget airline’s controversial chief executive said while discussing airport security in the interview with the Times newspaper. “They are going […]
Seven dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border areaBy: AFP on February 23, 2020ISTANBUL: At least seven people were killed including three children in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said, adding that other people were believed to be trapped under the rubble. “Search and rescue efforts […]