Thursday, August 26th, 2021
60 die in Kabul explosions
Over 100 critically injured; casualties include children; one blast occurred near the airport’s Abbey Gate and the other close to the nearby Baron Hotel NEWS DESK/DNA KABUL: Explosions outside Kabul airport on Thursday killed at least 60people, including children, and wounded many Taliban guards, a Taliban official said. The Turkish Defence Ministry said there were two explosions. The Russian Foreign Ministry said a second explosion went off outside the airport in the Afghan capital, adding that at least 60 were killed and 15 injured. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby also said oneRead More
Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) held a webinar on “Evolving Situation in Afghanistan ”
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) held a webinar on “Evolving Situation in Afghanistan ” on August 26, 2021. The distinguished speakers included: Dr. Abdullah Anas , author of ‘To the Mountains: My Life in Jihad, from Algeria to Afghanistan’, Mr. Tamim Asey, Founder & Executive Chairman of the Institute of War and Peace Studies (IWPS), Kabul, Mr. Adam N Weinstein, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, ISSI. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General ISSI, Dr. Daud Abdullah,Read More
Pak will not become part of any conflict: PM
Says people have started criticizing Taliban even before their government is formed; Taliban should be given a chanceAnsar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphatically stated that Pakistan will not become part of any foreign conflict and vowed to economically uplift the country.He was addressing a ceremony in connection with three-year performance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government in Islamabad on Thursday. The prime minister further said that Taliban should be given a chance to deliver. He said people have started criticizing Taliban even before their government is formed. HeRead More
CGSS organizes 6 week on-campus internship for undergrads
ISLAMABAD: Six weeks On-Campus Internship Program for the Under-Grad Students of Bahria University is being organized by Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad. His Excellency Aybek Arif Usmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan discussed Regional Connectivity between Central Asia and South Asia and the future of Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The lecture commenced with the video speech of His Excellency President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev that he delivered at the International Conference on “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity, Challenges and Opportunities”. HisRead More
Accused involved in firing on police arrested
RAWALPINDI, Aug 26 :Rawalpindi District Police have arrested an accused allegedly involved in firing on police at Range Road and injuring a cop. According to a police spokesman, Westridge police after receiving information about firing on police at Range road launched search operation to arrest the accused. When the police signaled to stop two bikers, they opened fire and tried to flee. During exchange of fire, an accused namely Yasir received bullet injuries and rounded up by Westridge police while other managed to escape from the scene. The arrested accusedRead More
Govt urged to tackle shortage of doctors, medical equipments in Tank hospital
PESHAWAR, Aug 26 :Medical Superintendent (MS) of Tank hospital has urged the government to address the shortage of doctors and medical equipment in the health facility which catered to a vast area. Talking to APP, MS Dr. Abbas Sherani said provision of clean drinking water in Tank hospital was one of the grave problems but authorities concerned resolved it. Moreover, he said that provision of uninterrupted power supply was vital for better service delivery and in this regard an amount of Rs 25 million had been allocated for 24-hour powerRead More