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Monday, January 18th, 2021

 

Will RSS infiltrate AJK?

A striking consequence of the post August 2019 laws and regulations in the Indian-occupied Kashmir have been numerous  forced evictions and demolitions of Kashmiri Gujjar and Bakerwal nomads. Nearly one million poor nomads  have become the latest victims of India’s Hindutva policies which are aimed at eventually disempowering native Kashmiris. Pakistan and Kashmiris – wherever they are must continue highlighting this policy that is directly impacting lives and values of Muslims in the valley. These ideas resonated at a webinar, organised by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).Read More


GP directs for safe road environment in Capital

ISLAMABAD, JAN 18 (DNA) – The Inspector General of Police, Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman on Monday directed  Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) to prove itself  before other forces as the most capable force through hard work and ensure courteous attitude with road users. According to details, the Inspector General of Police, Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman paid visit to Islamabad Trpaffic Police. He visited various branches and inspected the one window driving license system, traffic help line- 1915 and other departments of ITP. SSP (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed briefed the IGPRead More


Emirates Group rolls out COVID-19 vaccination programme

Immunisation drive starts today for UAE based workforce DNA Karachi / Dubai, 18 Jan: The Emirates Group today rolled out a COVID-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The inoculation drive began this morning, with priority being placed on its frontline aviation workforce, including Cabin Crew, Flight Deck and other operationally focused roles. The airline, along with dnata, are among the first transport and air services organisations in the world to offer employees the optionRead More


Indonesia and Pakistan have every reason to diversify its relationship: Amb. Adam

Ambassador Adam Tugio addresses a webinar; says Indonesia welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity and development including through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia Adam Tugio has Indonesia and Pakistan have always enjoyed a great level of understanding and friendship based on common religious, cultural and social values and their unique relations in various spheres have naturally continued to grow stronger and deeper. Pakistan and Indonesia stand proudly together as two of the largest Muslim populated countries and emerging economies of creativeRead More


BJP files FIR against Saif Ali Khan-starrer Tandav

An FIR has been filed against the makers of web series Tandav for showing Hindu gods in a bad light, The Indian Express reported Monday. Saif Ali Khan plays lead in the project. “After watching the series, it was found that in the 17th minute of the first episode, characters playing Hindu gods and goddesses have been shown in an uncharitable way and using objectionable language, which can incite religious tension. Similarly, in the 22nd minute of the same episode, efforts have been made to ignite caste clashes ,” reads the FIR. Several leaders fromRead More


Outgoing ambassador of Vietnam meets President Arif Alvi

ISLAMABAD, JAN 18 (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Vietnam and wants to further strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. He said that Vietnamese investors needed to take advantage of Pakistan’s improved business environment as Pakistan offered on-arrival visa facility to Vietnamese nationals. The President made these remarks while talking to the outgoing Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Hoang Kim, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. While highlighting the need to institutionalize high-levelRead More