Tuesday, January 30th, 2018
Mihrab Shifts at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The recent move by Saudi authorities to shift the Mihrab (prayer niche showing direction of qibla) at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to the Prophet’s Mihrab, located behind the present one, has facilitated movement of faithful who want to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Abdul Wahid Ali Al-Hattab, adviser at the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques talking to Saudi Gazette said Islamic scholars and prominent personalities as well as pilgrims from around the world have hailed theRead More
Taiwan holds live-fire drills as tensions with China mount
TAIPEI, JAN 30 (DNA) – Taiwanese troops on Tuesday staged live-fire exercises simulating a response to an invasion, as China stepped up pressure on the island’s President Tsai Ing-wen and a row over airline routes escalated. The military sent reconnaissance aircraft to observe simulated incoming ships, and tanks fired rounds as the “enemy” landed at the eastern port of Hualien. Attack helicopters fired flares and F-16 fighter jets launched simulated assaults, backing up the ground battle against the “enemy” troops — who wore red helmets to differentiate themselves. The ministryRead More
Pakistan intelligence agency behind Kabul terrorist attacks, alleges Afghan Ambassador to UN
WASHINGTON, JAN 30 (DNA) – Afghanistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mahmoud Saikal on Monday accused Pakistan’s premier intelligence network of training one of the Kabul attackers. “Abdul Qahar, father of one of the terrorists involved in last week’s attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, concedes his son was trained in Balochistan province by the ISI ,” Saikal tweeted. The Taliban claimed responsibilities for the attack. Pakistan, as expected, denied its involvement. A mid-level diplomat at the Afghan embassy in the US alleged the attack was planned by Pakistan. “A clear proof that theRead More
US drone strike near Pak Afghan border kills two terrorists in Afghanistan
KABUL, JAN 30 (DNA) – At least three militants belonging to the ISIS terrorist group and Taliban militants group were killed in separate operations in East of Afghanistan . The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan military in the East said Monday at least two ISIS insurgents were killed in a drone strike of the US forces in Achin district. The Silab Corps officials said the airstrike was carried out in the past 24 hours in the vicinity of Khargi village. In the meantime, a clash broke out between the insurgents andRead More
When will our media take the next step? By Ehtsham Afzal
During lasy many years TV talks shows and other programmes have unmasked corruption of politicians and those who really matter in our country however unfortuantely majority of such people are still to be punished. Our Tv, other electronic media and newspapers have played an very important role to unveil corruption in our society. Many scandals have been disclosed by the media but as said before nothing has happened to these people who have committeed corruption. But it is quite encouraging to note that our military has onto to itslefRead More
CJP summons meeting of all Chief Justices over CPEC dispute resolution
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday summoned a meeting of chief justices of all high courts to develop a mechanism in dealing with legal disputes emerging in relation to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “I invite all chief justices for a discussion on how to evolve a mechanism that can resolve CPECrelated litigation,” the CJP said. “CPEC is such an important project for Pakistan.” The meeting will be held on Saturday in Islamabad. Top court seeks report on fabled Katas Raj Temples’ pond drying upRead More