Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
India’s military occupation of J&K warrants ICC intervention: Legal Fact Finding Report
DNA Islamabad, 4 Aug: India’s siege of Jammu & Kashmir can be classified as a military occupation through unilateral annexation which stands in violation of international law. India has been perpetuating atrocities in J&K that come under crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and war crimes, according to international laws. This necessitates setting up of an independent war crimes tribunal to investigate atrocities committed by the Indian occupying forces and intervention of the International Criminal Court to initiate proceedings against all perpetrators These findings are part of a legal fact-findingRead More
SC asks govt to submit response on APS report
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the government to submit its response on the report into the Army Public School (APS) massacre that killed 144 children six years ago. The directives were issued by a two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed, hearing the case related to the APS massacre. The bench directed that the APS report should be submitted to the attorney general and asked him to take instructions from the government and inform the court. During the hearing, parents of the martyred schoolchildren appeared before the apexRead More
Youm-e-Istehsal marks Modi’s year long “Hate Muslim Spree”
Iqbal Khan From annexation of Jammu and Kashmir on August 05 last year to commencement of Ram Mander construction on the site of Babri Mosque on August 05 this year, marks Narendra Modi’s yearlong “Hate Muslim spree”; denoting “Istehsal” [exploitation] of Indian Muslims— according to a Kashmiri politician something akin to “martial rape”. However, just within one year, India stands isolated on Kashmir issue. China has emerged as a powerful party to the dispute. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is desperately looking for a face saving back tracking and restoration ofRead More
COMMODORE MUHAMMAD SALEEM OF PAKISTAN NAVY PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF REAR ADMIRAL
Islamabad, 04 August 20 : Commodore Muhammad Saleem has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect. Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem got commission in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1991. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad. The Admiral has an illustrious career with vast experience of various Command and Staff appointments. His major Command appointments include Commanding Officer PN Submarines HAMZA & HURMAT, Commandant PNS BAHADUR and Commander 9th Auxiliary & Mine Hunting Squadron. HisRead More
Turgut ALP wishes to learn cricket from Shahid Afridi
Karachi: Cengiz Coskun, a Turkish actor well-known for his role ‘Turgut Alp’ in the famous drama serial Drilis: Ertugrul, wished to learn cricket from the former flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi. Coskun said he will be touring Pakistan very soon once the current COVID-19 pandemic dies down. “Whenever I come to Pakistan, I want you to teach me cricket,” Coskun aka Turgut ALP told Afridi. In reply, Afridi expressed his enthusiasm to learn Axe-wielding skills from the Turkish actor. It must be noted here that Drilis: Ertugrul gained massive popularity inRead More
Shot Tanzanian politician wins presidential nomination
Prominent Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu has been nominated to run for the presidency in October’s general elections by his Chadema party. He fled the country after narrowly surviving an assassination attempt in the capital, Dodoma, in September 2017. He survived the attack with life-changing injuries after receiving treatment in Belgium and returned last week. He will now challenge incumbent President John Magufuli. The nomination was a test for Mr Lissu who had to prove to opponents that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. He got 405 votesRead More