Saturday, August 21st, 2021
FM Qureshi, OIC Secy General discuss situation in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 21 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke on the telephone today with the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen, to exchange views on the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister underscored that Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in promoting sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. He expressed the hope that Afghan parties would work for an inclusive political settlement. The success of negotiations in Kabul would not only benefit Afghanistan but alsoRead More
Mian Anjum Nisar for using Artificial Intelligence to broaden tax net, boost growth
KARACHI, AUG 21: /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel has appreciated the government for initiating the Self-assessment Income Scheme, announcing ‘no-harassment policy’ from the FBR and withdrawal of notices to the businessmen. FPCCI’s Businessmen Panel Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar hailed the decision of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin for directing the Federal Board of Revenue to withdraw the notices to the business community and the beginning of self-assessment scheme wherein businessmen would declare their incomes honestly in their returns, asking him to get itRead More
104 more Turkish nationals evacuated from Afghan capital
ANKARA, AUG 21: As many as 104 more Turkish nationals were flown out from Afghanistan’s capital in a C-130 transport aircraft of the Turkish Air Force on Saturday. Efforts to evacuate Turkish citizens from the war-torn country continue at the Hamid Karzai International Airport, and the citizens were rescued by Turkish security forces from areas in central Kabul. Late Friday, a Turkish Armed Forces airplane carrying over 100 Turkish citizens left Kabul. The unexpected power grab by the Taliban has triggered a rush to flee Afghanistan, including civilians who assistedRead More
Malaysian PM sworn in as scandal-hit party reclaims leadership
KUALA LUMPUR: A new Malaysian leader was sworn in Saturday following the previous government’s collapse, reclaiming the premiership for his scandal-mired party without an election. He was named as the new prime minister Friday, days after his predecessor quit following a turbulent 17 months in office. Malaysia’s king opted to appoint a new premier based on who had majority support in parliament, rather than call an election, over concerns a vote could worsen a dire coronavirus outbreak. In an elaborate ceremony at the national palace, Ismail Sabri, wearing a traditionalRead More
Pakistan to gain politically, economically due to new Kabul Govt
ISLAMABAD, AUG 21 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Saturday said the US and European Union are not engaging the Taliban in dialogue but pressurizing them which is condemnable. The efforts of the US and EU to cripple Afghanistan economically and isolate it are aimed at destabilizing the new government which will also damage all regional countries, it said. The attitude of China and Russia is praiseworthy at this critical juncture who are extending cooperation to the new government which enjoys the support of the people. Taliban’s government hasRead More
Decolonization needs narratives not constructed by the West
DNA ISLAMABAD: Islam is as liberal to discuss and debate differences objectively as secularism claims to be, and questioning secularism as the only way to inclusiveness, peaceful coexistence and tolerance means the decolonization of thoughts and society. This was the spirit of a discussion at a webinar titled ‘Decolonial Muslim Studies & Defending Muhammad (PBUH) in Modernity’, organized by the Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad (IPS) in collaboration with the international network of scholars ‘Decolonial Dialogue.’ The webinar was part of the Book Discussion series, a joint effort by theRead More