Monday, December 23rd, 2019
Pakistan welcomes announcement of preliminary results of Afghan Presidential elections
Pakistan welcomes the announcement of preliminary results of Afghan Presidential elections held on 28 September 2019. We note that the final results would be announced after completion of adjudication process within the stipulated time as per Afghan electoral laws. We support Afghanistan’s democratic process and acknowledge that completion of Afghan presidential elections is a crucial step for political stability of Afghanistan and South Asian region.
Foreign office of Pakistan responds to question regarding a news report on KL Summit
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – Foreign office of Pakistan responds to question regarding a news report on KL Summit. In response to a question regarding a news report on KL Summit published in a local English newspaper today, based on “opinions” by unnamed officials, the Spokesperson rejected the report as speculative, misleading and self-contradictory. The Spokesperson pointed out that the news report betrayed lack of understanding of the exhaustive consultations process involved in important policy decisions and overlooked the extensive diplomatic outreach at multiple levels undertaken on this subject. The insinuation of any gapRead More
Music in the works of Imadaddin Nasimi
Nasimi, whose real name was Syed Ali Imadaddin, was born in 1369 in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. Following the execution of his teacher, Fazlullah Naimi, he left Shamakhi and went to Baghdad, where he began to spread Hurufism. For the reason that he did not give up his path, by the order of the Sultan he was skinned alive and killed painfully in Aleppo, in 1417. In that period, Sufism was mostly widespread in modern Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran. According to Hurufism, which is a branch of Sufism, the universe isRead More
NA committee on science to discuss sea intrusion
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Science and Technology will meet on Tuesday to discuss amendments to a bill titled National Institute of Oceanography, 2019. The National Institute of Oceanography has faced continuous challenges to stop sea intrusion and erosion caused not just by rising sea levels, but also the phenomenon of sediment starvation — a situation when rivers carry minimal debris to delta areas. During a meeting of the Senate on the issue in March this year, it was noted that of the 16 creeks of IndusRead More
Pakistan bag victory against Sri Lanka in first home Test series in a decade
KARACHI, DEC 23 – Pakistan on Monday won the two-match Test series 1-0 against Sri Lanka after winning the second Test at Karachi’s National Stadium by 263 runs. Chasing 476 for victory, Sri Lanka were all out for 212 with Oshada Fernando top-scoring for them with a gutsy 102, while Naseem Shah claimed 5-31 for the hosts. Speaking at the post-match ceremony, skipper Azhar Ali noted Shah’s balling performance. Ali said that his own century was “long due”, adding that he hoped he could continue the performance. He said thatRead More