Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
Psycho-Social Toxicity in Pakistan: A Fallout of Terrorism
The menace of terrorism, which is often politically motivated, has bedeviled Pakistan for decades, despite successful kinetic operations against militant outfits.The aftermath of years of war on terror, man-made and natural disasters, ethnic and sectarian conflicts, poverty, inequality and injustice have etched the psycho-social fabric of the country adversely. The virtually unaddressed psychological damage has instilled a sense of perpetual fear leading to insecurity, paranoia, and intolerance into the minds of the citizens. Despite being a resilient nation, Pakistanis live through un-remitting emotional andsocial trauma on a dailyRead More
CGSS Annual Progress Evaluation Meeting
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (DNA) -On 15th January 2020, CGSS Annual Progress Evaluation Meeting was held at CGSS office. The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant General Muhammad Zahir Ul Islam, HI (M),(Retd)- Chairman Advisory Board, CGSS. During the meeting, a detailed presentation was given byLieutenant Colonel Khalid Taimur Akram (Retd) – Executive Director, CGSS who presentedthe yearly activities and initiatives of CGSS that were undertaken in the year 2019. Furthermore, discussions regarding future ventures and projects were also discussed. The participants also discussed how to explore more avenues forRead More
US congressman issues statement on 30th anniversary of January 20 tragedy
BAKU, JAN 15 – Paul Gosar, a member of the US House of Representatives, has made a statement on the 30th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy. The statement reads: “I rise today in remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the events in Azerbaijan culminating in what is now known as Black January. In January 1990, the former U.S.S.R. attempted to continue to suppress freedom and impose its political will on the people of Azerbaijan. At that time, however, the people of Azerbaijan decided that they had enough of SovietRead More
Ambassadors of Maldives, Italy and Brazil complete term in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (DNA) – Ambassadors of Maldives, Italy and Brazil are leaving Pakistan after completing their term. The diplomatic corps hosted a reception on Wednesday to bid their colleagues farewell. Ambassador of Maldives Ahmed Saleem spent an eventful tenure in Pakistan. Ambassador Saleem who is also former Secretary General of SAARC achieved many milestones during his tenure. He contributed greatly towards cementing bilateral relations in all fiends. During his tenure the military leadership of Pakistan visited Maldives many a time that further strengthened military cooperation between the two sides.Read More
PM Imran meets snow-hit victims at Muzaffarabad’s CMH
AZAD KASHMIR JAN 15 (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has arrived in Azad Kashmir and inquired about the health of land sliding and snow-hit victims at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Muzaffarabad. The premier along with Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur also reviewed the relief activities in the snow-hit areas. On the other hand, severe cold snap, snowfall and rain-related incidents have claimed lives of at least 97 people across Pakistan in the last three days while several others were injured,Read More
Bahrain keen to boost cooperation with Pakistan in defence sector
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Mujahid Anwar Khan has called on King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Bahrain. During the meeting, King Hamad expressed his satisfaction on the level of brotherly relations and bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain. He also expressed Bahrain’s keenness to further boost cooperation with Pakistan in the field of defence in general, and air force in particular. Earlier, the Air Chief also met with General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Slaman Al Khalifa, Commander of theRead More