Sunday, September 5th, 2021
The Spirit of Defense Day
By Muhammad Mateen The national symbols and ceremonies, for instance the flag, the anthem, the national days, and war memories etc., demonstrate deeper strands and meanings of the nation and serve as an integrating force within a polity. Symbolism, in view of its characteristic to raise collective consciousness, a prerequisite for a nation to thrive, is perceived as important as the economic and political factors. The national symbols constitute essential building blocks of a nation and, in other words, provide expressions to the nationhood. They bind the people together byRead More
Defence and Martyrs Day- Message behind the Day
Huma Arshad Like every year since 1965 Pakistan is all set to observe the Defence and Martyrs Day on 6th September to pay tribute to the martyrs of the nation who had laid down their lives for Pakistan. It is the day to renew our pledge that no power on earth can undo Pakistan and we are a powerful, self-driven nation. Our defenders are the sign of solidarity, honest, and discipline with the purity to sacrifice their lives for their homeland. We observed the day to honor the martyrs ofRead More
The story of resurrection, rejuvenation and redemption: Witness to Toil, Sweat and Blood
Eph-Xe Cay The sacred soil of beloved motherland is witness to supreme sacrifices its sons and daughters offered to strengthen its roots and defend its territories with their own sweat and blood, ever since its inception. The soldiers of Pakistan Army, the sailors of Pakistan Navy and the pilots of Pakistan Air Force have written epic stories of valour, professional excellence and disciplined commitment with chivalry and gallant. This is a fact that the friends and foes recognize alike, and the world’s top war correspondents mention it in their well-documentedRead More
Taliban order university women to wear face-covering niqab
KABUL: Women attending private Afghan universities must wear an abaya robe and niqab covering most of the face, the Taliban have ordered, and classes must be segregated by sex — or at least divided by a curtain. In a lengthy document issued by the Taliban’s education authority, they also ordered that female students should only be taught by other women, but if that was not possible then “old men” of good character could fill in. The decree applies to private colleges and universities, which have mushroomed since the Taliban’s firstRead More
PM urges int’l community to support Afghan people to rebuild their country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the world community to remain engaged to support the Afghan people economically and to help rebuild their country. In a telephonic conversation with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed Bin Zayed today, he emphasized the need to address the dire humanitarian needs and to ensure economic stability of Afghanistan. The Prime Minister underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is in vital interest of Pakistan and the region. He underlined that an inclusive politicalRead More
Is there any crisis within the Taliban ranks?
Sources say, DG ISI also took up the matter of safe exit of the foreign nationals through the land route DNA KABUL: There are certain media reports that all is not well within the ranks of Taliban leadership and it has been facing some serious challenges while announcing the new government. Some media reports claim that there was a fight among various Afghan Taliban factions as Haqqanis are not ready to accept Mullah Hibatullah as the supreme leader. Sources claim the visit of the DG ISI to Afghanistan was alsoRead More