SC accepts lawyer’s ‘apology’ in lawyer murder case on August 11, 2023A three-member bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday accepted Advocate Amanullah Kanrani’s “unconditional apology” for hurling accusations against two of the bench’s members during a hearing pertaining to the murder of lawyer Abdul Razzaq Shar in Quetta. On June 6, Shar was fatally shot by unidentified assailants near Alamo Chowk on Airport Road. According […]
Rana Sanaullah orders for investigation into source of alleged US cipher published by The Intercept By: Web Desk on August 10, 2023Rana Sanaullah, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, said Thursday that a foreign media outlet’s story about the US cipher, which claimed to substantiate former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s allegations that he was removed under American pressure following his visit to Russia, contained no new information. “Though there is nothing new in this story, […]
Five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes in India’s Haryana By: News Desk on August 2, 2023At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims that erupted on Monday around 50 km (30 miles) south of the capital New Delhi, police officials told a British wire service. The violence erupted after a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim dominated Nuh region, in Haryana […]
Pakistan: Centre of Gandhara’s Cultural Diversity By: Reema Shaukat on August 1, 2023In the globalized arena, things are happening at a fast pace and there lies a success story behind every giant leap which humankind takes. Certainly, these developments are taken into consideration while keeping in view history and geography. Henceforth civilizations also play a key role in determining the impact of development any country makes. Civilizations […]
The Tale of Victor Frankenstein and General Qamar Bajwa: A Regrettable Decision By: Barrister Sikander Choudry on July 31, 2023“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” In a strange twist that seems right out of a gothic novel, the story of Victor Frankenstein and the Pakistani General Qamar Bajwa converges, highlighting a decision that led to unexpected consequences for the nation. The similarities between the classic literary character and the real-life general’s actions […]
Yorkshire fined and docked points over Rafiq racism case By: Agencies on July 29, 2023LONDON: Yorkshire have been fined 400,000 pounds ($514,000) and handed a 48-point deduction in the County Championship by the Cricket Discipline Commission over their handling of racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, the commission said on Friday. Rafiq, a former England Under-19s captain of Pakistani descent, told a British parliamentary committee in 2021 of “inhuman” […]
“Russia and Africa: Joining Efforts for Peace, Progress and a Successful Future“ By: Vladimir Putin on July 25, 2023On July 27–28, St Petersburg will host the second Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. On the eve of these large-scale representative events which will bring together heads of state and government, entrepreneurs, academia and public figures, I would like to share my vision of the development of Russia-Africa relations with the readers of the leading media on the African continent, outlining priority cooperation areas for the coming decades of the 21st century. The partnership relations between our country and Africa have […]
Despite China’s economic slowdown, US not to enter recession: Janet Yellen By: webdesk on July 17, 2023US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that, despite weaker growth in China, the US economy is not anticipated to enter a recession and is on a “good path” to reduce inflation. Yellen stated in an interview with Bloomberg from India on Monday, during a meeting of Group of 20 financial officials, that the US […]
Child abuse: an unheard reality By: Rameen Mehmood on July 17, 2023Child abuse has been an issue in Pakistan for decades, but the recent facts are showing the horrible realities of our society. A recent report shows that during the first five months of this year, almost 1390 incidents happened in Pakistan. One point to remember is that these are reported cases, so many cases are […]
A new Islamabad for a future Pakistan By: Omar Farooqui on July 17, 2023Pakistan must ready itself for the future. The process should start with its capital city, Islamabad, which must reflect the right image, the right aura, and the right kind of vibes. Look no further than a three-hour flight to Dubai to see how a sleepy township, a fishing village, became a thriving modern metropolis. A […]