August, 2020
South Asian Dalit scholars express solidarity against systemic exploitation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 25 (DNA) – Distinct and considered political representation of Dalits in South Asian countries is a prerequisite for their socio-economic uplift. This was the unanimous viewpoint of social scientists and scholars from Pakistan, India and the UK, mostly representing the Dalit or scheduled classes of the Subcontinent, who were speaking at a webinar organized by Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). The first-of-its-kind dialogue, titled ‘South Asia, Neo-Communal Settings and Implications for Social Democracy’ connected Dalit scholars across political boundaries to understand and discuss the conditions, deprivations and reservationsRead More
NDMA issues rain advisory to avoid loss of life, property
ISLAMABAD, AUG 25 (DNA) – The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a list of instructions following the Met department’s rain prediction for the week. It issued an advisory to ensure precautions are taken to avoid loss of life or property during the rains. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding urban flooding in Karachi and several other areas in Sindh and Balochistan. It has forecast heavy rains in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparker, Nagarparker, Mirpurkhas, Islam Kot, Umar Kot, Sanghar, Sukkur and Larkana fromRead More
Brian Lara gives verdict on Azhar Ali’s century against England
West Indies cricketing legend Brian Lara has heaped praise on Pakistan Test captain and batsman Azhar Ali for his century against England in the first innings of the ongoing third Test in Southampton. The 35-year-old played a superb knock of 141 not out and kept Pakistan’s chances of saving the Test match alive. The Prince of Trinidad was highly impressed by the Azhar’ performance and said it was one of the finest knocks in the modern-day cricket. It was Azhar’s second century in last five Test matches and 17th overallRead More
Govt implements long-term policies to bring economic stability: Sarwar
ISLAMABAD : Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar says present government has implemented long-term policies to bring economic stability in the country. He was talking to provincial Energy Minister Dr. Akhtar Malik in Lahore on Tuesday. The governor said conscious people of Pakistan are standing by government and they will never support the opposition that is in pursuit of political advantage. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is a man of principles and he will not make any compromise on principles at any cost.
Shehbaz, Fazl meet, vow to forge joint front against govt
ISLAMABAD : PML-N President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif vowed on Tuesday to unite all opposition parties to forge a joint front against the PTI-led coalition government. Speaking to media after a meeting with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his Islamabad residence today, he said all parties conference (APC) of the opposition will also take place. Sharif said opposition parties will sit together to iron out differences among them and move ahead with mutual consultations. He added opposition parties’ Rehbar Committee will also meet soonRead More
Palestine ambassador briefs PPP leaders about latest situation
Saifullah ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pakistan Ahmed Jawad Rabi’i met at the embassy headquarters this afternoon, with a delegation consisting of three members of the Pakistani Parliament, including two members of the Senate, Senator Sherry Rahman, and Senator Raza Rabbani, Chairman of the Senate Previously, a member of Parliament / Faisal Karim Kundi, former Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The Ambassador presented them with a picture of the latest developments in Palestine, the repercussions of the deal of the century, the Israeli annexation plans for moreRead More