Sunday, March 28th, 2021
Chinese digital art mocks Western criticism of labor conditions
BEIJING: A digital illustration by a prominent Chinese propaganda artist mocking Western governments, media and businesses critical of labor conditions in Xinjiang has gone viral on China’s social media. The digital art by the artist who goes by the name Wuheqilin, referring to a one-horned Chinese mythical beast, shows two figures with white pointed hoods interviewing a scarecrow in a field of cotton and Black slaves. One of the journalists holds up a microphone with a logo that looks similar to “BBC News”. At the bottom of the illustration reads:Read More
Bombing at Indonesian church, wounds 14 people
SULAWESI: The congregation was concluding their mass inside the church on the island of Sulawesi when the attackers detonated at least one device outside, police said. The two suspects were the only fatalities. “I strongly condemn this act of terrorism and I have ordered the police chief to thoroughly investigate the perpetrators’ networks and tear down the networks to their roots,” President Joko Widodo said in an online broadcast following the attack. Authorities were looking into which radical networks the bombers came from and whether the attack was linked toRead More
NCOC expresses concerns over increasing cases of coronavirus
ISLAMABAD ,MARCH 28 : National Command Operation Center (NCOC) on Sunday has expressed concerns over increasing cases of coronavirus across the country. According to details, the NCOC members have met under the supervision of Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar and discussed the COVID-19 situation. During the meeting, the provinces have been directed to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid the spread of the infection. The participants also expressed concerns over the slow process of administrating the vaccine to the people. Earlier, Asad Umar had fearedRead More
PM’s Panagah revives centuries old traditions of Mughal Empire; extends shelter, food to travelers, destitute alike
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 : The Panagah or Shelter Homes a much praised initiative of Prime Minister Imran Khan has revived the centuries old traditions of Mughal Empire that introduced the concept of sarai or resting place, modern day shelter homes, extending food and shelter to travelers and destitute people alike with dignity and comfort. The Prime Minister Imran Khan introduced this programme with the vision to provide livable shelter for poor, impoverished masses including labourers, daily waged workers and homeless people spending their nights under open skies living a patheticRead More
PM wishes Happy Holi to Hindu community
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday wished the Hindu community a very happy Holi. In a tweet he said, “Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours.” The Diwali Festival is being celebrated by the Hindu community on March 28-29. The festival is celebrated in several parts of the country especially in educational institutions. The hindu community is important part of our society and their religious festivals are respected across the country. Pakistani nation congratulates the Hindu community on the festivalRead More
New Zealand cruise to Twenty20 victory over Bangladesh
Hamilton, New Zealand, March 28 : An unbeaten 92 from Devon Conway and a four-wicket burst from Ish Sodhi ensured New Zealand romped to victory by 66 runs in the opening Twenty20 against Bangladesh in Hamilton on Sunday. Conway, whose rollicking innings included 11 fours and three sixes, shared in an 105-run stand with debutant Will Young as New Zealand posted an impressive 210 after winning the toss and electing to bat. Mohammad Naim made an enterprising start to the Bangladesh reply with two boundaries off the opening over fromRead More