September, 2020
Indian tyranny and public sentiment in IIOJ&K
Iqbal Khan Security forces deployed by New Delhi have since long been accused of abusing their emergency powers in IIOJK. Nearly a dozen special emergency laws protect Indian soldiers serving in Kashmir from facing trial in civilian courts, and convictions in military courts are extremely rare. Human Rights watchdogs from all over the world have urged India to revoke these draconian laws giving total impunity to its law enforcing personnel. In a rare admission of wrongdoing, Indian army confessed on September 18 that its soldiers exceeded their powers during aRead More
Dangerous Nexus among RAW, NDS, TTP and ISIS
Sajjad Shaukat It is most regrettable that by disregarding the modern global trends like renunciation of war, peaceful settlement of disputes and economic development in wake of the spread of coronavirus and its negative economic consequences almost all over the world, even on India, India’s hegemonic designs are destablising the region and its peace. So as to achieve its secret designs, in accordance with the direction of Indian fanatic Prime Minister Narendra Modi-the leader of the extremist ruling party BJP, New Delhi has accelerated interference in the internal affairsRead More
Pakistan, Iraq vow to enhance defense ties
The Iraqi ambassador called on Zubaida Jalal and acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan for regional peace and stability RAWALPINDI (DNA): Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal has said that Pakistan desires peace for Iraqi people and the region. Ambassador of Iraq to Pakistan Hamid Abbas Lafta called on Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The Minister welcomed the dignitary and expressed Pakistan’s desire for peace and prosperity of Iraqi People. The Minister for Defence Production informed the dignitary that defence collaboration between the two countries canRead More
Corruption worth Rs100bn unearthed in Sindh Building Control Authority
KARACHI: Corruption worth Rs100 billion has been unearthed in the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The revelation was made in a reported compiled by Sindh Local Government Board consisting of 59 pages. According to the report, 128 officers including three former director generals of the SBCA were involved in corruption. Rs27 billion were forged via the transfer of lands. The report recommended to sake four officers from their jobs over corruption. Strict action has been recommended against 775 officers of the SBCA over their direct involvement in the corruption. “IllegalRead More
PM Khan to effectively raise Kashmir issue at UNGA session: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD : Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will effectively raise Kashmir issue at the ongoing UN General Assembly (UNGA) session like the last year, drawing the world attention to the grave human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). In a statement, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi said we demand that the restrictions imposed in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir should be immediately lifted and the communication blackout should be ended. He said the amendments in the domicile lawsRead More
ECP announces scheduled for polling in GB
ISLAMABAD : Chief Election Commissioner Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Raja Shehbaz on Thursday announced the scheduled for polling in the region. The candidates have been asked to submit their candidature credentials with the Returning Officers from tomorrow, reported Radio Pakistan. The credentials will be accepted for five days. President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday gave go-ahead to holding of general elections for the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly on November 15. He had approved a summary regarding the polls sent to him by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Legislative Assembly of Gilgit-Baltistan was dissolved afterRead More