Monday, May 10th, 2021
Embracing the Future
Abdul Rashid Shakir 3Es of development: Economy, Equity and Ecology mean that economic growth, social progress and environmental protection must go hand in hand for sustainable development. Trading off one ‘E’ with the other out of the three: Economy, Equity and Ecology invariably leads to devastating consequences for humanity, no matter how rosy it looks in the beginning. Cognizant of the fact, United Nations approved in 2015 a universal framework of 17 SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, to be achieved by all 193 UN-member states by 2025. 04 out of theRead More
Being civilized
By Muhammad Omar Iftikhar It is in human nature to exhibit aggression. It is also in human nature to remain modest and obey the rules. We as a nation must show our pure side and refrain from being arrogant. However, it is a norm to see people drive on the wrong side of the road, throw litter where there are not supposed to, get electricity through immoral means and the list goes on. As individuals, we must follow the rules and not find any shortcuts. These shortcuts lead to oneRead More
Pak Army values ties with UK: COAS
Staff Report RAWALPINDI: General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), UK called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS),. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation particularly current developments in Afghan Peace Process and measures to further enhance bilateral and defence cooperation were discussed. COAS also offered condolences on sad demise of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and said that the world has lost a highly respected friend. Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace andRead More
COVID-19 claims 78 lives, infects 3,447 more people
ISLAMABAD, May 10 : The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases on Monday recorded 80,375 with 3,447 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,824 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Seventy-eight corona patients died during past 24 hours, 68 of them were under treatment in hospital and 10 were quarantined at homes, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). During the past 24 hours, most of the deaths occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa followed by theRead More
Babar Azam voted ICC Players of the Month for April 2021
LAHORE , May 10 : Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2021, for his consistent and outstanding performances across all formats in the recently concluded series against South Africa and was chosen as the April winner by fans and the ICC voting academy. The women s award went to Australia s Alyssa Healy. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for April which recognise and celebrate the best performances from bothRead More
UK military chief calls on COAS Qamar Bajwa, discusses Afghan peace: ISPR
RAWALPINDI , May 10 : Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) United Kingdom (UK) General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed developments in the Afghan peace process. According to the ISPR, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation particularly current developments in the Afghan Peace Process, and measures to further enhance bilateral and defence cooperation were discussed during the meeting. COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa also offered condolences on the sad demise of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, theRead More