On the solemn occasion of Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the nation to follow the path of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They said his life and sacrifice offer timeless lessons of truth, courage, and patience. The leaders emphasized that the events of Karbala serve as a beacon of […]
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President praises ‘sons of soil’ for thwarting hostile designs of enemy
President Asif Ali Zardari praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their courage and professionalism during recent conflict with India, stating that the sons of the soil, fortified by the nation’s spirit, stood firm against unprovoked Indian aggression. He also paid tribute to the martyrs, calling their sacrifice a sacred trust and a source of national […]
President approves appointment of Sheikh Rohail Asghar as PM’s advisor
President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved the appointment of Member of National Assembly Sheikh Rohail Asghar as the Advisor to Prime Minister. The president approved the appointment of the advisor under Article 93 (1) of the Constitution, a President House press release said.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to launch counteroffensive
KYIV, June 3 (Reuters) – Ukraine is ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview published on Saturday. “We strongly believe that we will succeed,” Zelenskiy told the Wall Street Journal. “I don’t know how long it will take. To be honest, it can go a […]
Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath for new term as president
ANKARA, June 3 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took the oath of office for a new five-year presidential term on Saturday, extending his rule into a third decade. “I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and independence of the state … […]
Barcelona have not cheated: Laporta
BARCELONA: Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted Monday his club never tried to cheat amid investigations into payments made to a former refereeing chief. In a two-hour news conference, he said there was a smear campaign against Barcelona and the head of La Liga for backing the case against the Catalan club, who are top of […]
Mexico’s top court elects first woman president
A woman will head Mexico’s Supreme Court for the first time after Norma Lucia Pina was elected president on Monday amid controversy over plagiarism allegations against a rival candidate. The 63-year-old constitutional law specialist welcomed the opportunity to “break what seemed like an inaccessible glass ceiling.” Pina, who has defended the right to abortion and […]
Lula returns for third term as Brazil president
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to be inaugurated Sunday for a third term as Brazilian president, in a ceremony snubbed by outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits. The swearing-in will cap a remarkable political comeback for 77-year-old Lula, who returns to the presidential palace in Brasilia less […]
President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism
President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism. President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday launched the commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as part of an effort to promote tourism in the region. The president, addressing the launching ceremony of Kashmir Air, at Bagh, said […]
President, PM grieved over death of journalist Arshad Sharif
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed profound shock and grief over the death of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. The president termed the death of Arshad Sharif a “great loss to journalism and Pakistan”. He prayed that may the soul of Arshad Sharif rest in peace and may […]