Friday, May 7th, 2021
Bill against China’s imports stirs debate in Australia

With a move of tabling a bill by an independent Senator seeking a ban on imports from China, a debate has been started whether the Morrison administration would follow the Western countries or it will still be willing to work with Chinese Government to ease diplomatic dilemma. Last week, Senator Rex Patrick tabled a bill seeking to amend the Australian Customs Act to bar the import of goods from Xinjiang and other regions of China where the products are prepared by alleged forced labour. To stop the human rights violationsRead More
Israel detains 15 more Palestinians in East Jerusalem

Israeli forces detained 15 more Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of the occupied East Jerusalem on Friday. A police statement said the Palestinians “were detained on charges of throwing stones and assaulting police officers and civilians.” Protests have raged in the area since an Israeli court this month ordered Palestinian families who have lived there for generations to vacate their homes for Israeli settlers. Israeli forces have detained dozens of Palestinians in recent days and physically assaulted residents and people who have shown up to express solidarity. Among other excessive measures, the Israeli forces have used waterRead More
Muslim women launch ‘Don’t touch my hijab’ movement in France

PARIS – During recent debate over a French bill many charge is Islamophobic, the way the bill in particular targeted the wearing of hijabs came under fierce criticism, especially from the women who say choosing how they dress is their God-given right. The bill would ban mothers from wearing hijabs (headscarves) while accompanying their children on school trips, prohibit the wearing of coverup burkinis (full-body swimwear) in public pools, and ban minor girls from concealing their face or wearing religious symbols in the public space. In the face of these legal challenges, a number of French women started a “don’t touchRead More
No holidays of CDAs staff on Eid ul Fitr

ISLAMABAD, MAY 7 (DNA) – The Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) on special instructions has issued to the officers and staff to remain on duty by cancelling the holidays of the concerned departments for providing best facilities to the city during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays and lockdown. Meanwhile, a control room has also been set up to deal with emergencies. According to the details, the management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed its concerned departments Sanitation, Sewerage, Road Maintenance to provide best services to the citizens during the lockdown andRead More
Ukraine wants aid, NATO support from Blinken’s visit

KYIV – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv Thursday, telling him that he was there to “reaffirm strongly” Washington‘s commitment to Ukraine‘s “sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.” Blinken also assured Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that the U.S. was committed “to work with you and continue to strengthen your own democracy, building institutions, advancing your reforms against corruption.” On the frontlines of the battle against Russia-backed separatists and in the halls of government in Kyiv, Ukrainians hold strong hopes for Thursday’s visit — increased military aid and strong support for NATO membership among them.
Turkish ambassador greets air chief on assuming command of the PAF

ISLAMABAD, MAY 7 (DNA) – Turkish Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office. The ambassador extended his felicitations to the Air Chief on assuming command of the PAF. During the meeting, both the dignitaries discussed various matters of mutual interest. Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul commended the professionalism of PAF and said that people of both countries were entwined in long lasting bond of brotherhood, complimented by common religion, culture and history. Acknowledging the ever-availableRead More