Thursday, July 19th, 2018
ECP launches official app for general elections 2018
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Days ahead of the General Elections 2018, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has launched its official mobile application ‘Click ECP’ in a bid to guide voters on the polling process and keep them updated through press releases and other news. Available for free on the Google Play Store, “Click ECP” has a simple interface aimed at helping voters get in-depth details on the upcoming elections. You no longer have to send an SMS on 8300 to know about your voting details including your constituency and polling station etc. asRead More
EU ambassador hosts Pakistani winners of ERASMUS+ scholarship
ISLAMABAD, JULY 19 (DNA) – More than 70 young students, 43% women, from across Pakistan (almost 60% more than in 2017) have been selected for the Erasmus+ programme, which is the world’s most successful student exchange programme. Through this programme, which is funded by the European Union, young students from outside Europe have the unique opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at various universities across Europe. To mark the great achievement of the young and aspiring students, Ambassador of the European Union Jean-François Cautain hosted a pre-departure reception for theRead More
Pakistan election: the main players
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Pakistan election on July 25 comes after a brief but acrimonious campaign, complicated by a string of attacks — including the second deadliest bombing in Pakistan´s history — which have prompted security fears. The election represents only the second democratic transition in the and is considered a vital step for Pakistan, with its fragile institutions and turbulent past. The main players in the polls include leaders of the three main parties. Nawaz Sharif Sharif, dubbed the Lion of Punjab, was thrice prime minister but has neverRead More
Pak-Afghan Dissonance and Democratic Peace By Mueen Uddin Ahmed
As expressed by Immanuel Kant, an 18th century philosopher, constitutional republics are one of the prerequisites of achieving perpetual peace in the world because democracies are more peaceful in their foreign relations. Commentators of the democratic peace theory argue that democracies are more peaceful towards other democracies; however, at times find it difficult to maintain good relations with non-democratic states. Ironically, bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan despite being democratic have remained far from normal, up till the meeting between Premier Abbasi and President Ghani early in April 2018 whenRead More
PML-N leaders likely to meet Nawaz, Maryam in Adiala Jail today
RAWALPINDI , (DNA) – Leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are likely to reach Adiala Jail to meet ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz today (Thursday) . According to details, Nawaz Sharif has been given a place for walking in the jail while he has also been provided with cook and doctor. Meanwhile, Lahore High Court (LHC) has recommended forming larger bench over the petition filed against the convictions of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz. On July 13, Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam NawazRead More
ISPR rejects fake threats on social media
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Fake threat alerts for various cities are being circulated on social media quoting ISPR. No such alerts are issued by ISPR. Such propaganda is an attempt to create confusion and harassment. Citizens to watch out on this and any other such attempt through fake calls. For any clarification in future please verify the news from ISPR official web ispr.gov.pk