Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Karbala–The Spirit of Immortality
WajehaBilal From defining our sense of purpose to building nations, heroes have shaped the course of history. No matter how great a personality, eventually the one true reality of being a mortal dominated the lives of those gallant heroes, but real legends outlived their mortal nature, dwelling in the minds and hearts of their descendants. Defying the laws of mortality, great legends have created moments of glory that live on to chant the memories of their descendants for eternity. “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” Immortality is the supremeaspirationRead More
Youth to play bigger role in enhancing China-Pakistan friendship
BEIJING Sept. 23 : Youth needed to play bigger role in enhancing China-Pakistan friendship, said Aamir Mahmood, a Pakistani student from Guangxi University of Science and Technology (GXUST). Mahmood thought that young people are definitely a positive force in enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening friendly cooperation between the two sides. Talking to China Economic Net, he said, as intellectual elites and young leaders, the young backbone’s thoughts, words and deeds have an important impact on Pakistan-China relations and the deepening of strategic cooperation. The two iron brothers should establish aRead More
Foreign Minister discusses the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan with the President of ICRC
Islamabad, 23 September 2021 : Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the sidelines of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Foreign Minister appreciated the efforts of ICRC in providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in challenging and complex situations and for upholding the principles of international humanitarian law. The Foreign Minister stressed the importance of the international community’s earnest engagement with Afghanistan and provision of necessary humanitarian and developmentRead More
EVM developed according to ECP’s requirements: Shibli Faraz
Islamabad : Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has said the Electronic Voting Machine has been developed according to the requirements of Election Commission of Pakistan. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government gave presentation to the Election Commission and all related things of EVM have been submitted with the Commission. Shibli Faraz said the opposition has not even touched the EVMs but is objecting its functions. He urged the opposition to accept the EVM to make election process transparent.
European Commission decides to maintain GSP+ status for Pakistan
The European Commission has decided to maintain the Generalized Scheme of Preferential Plus (GSP+) status for Pakistan. The Commission, in a statement, said it has introduced six new conventions related to providing facility to people with physical disability, tackling climate change and child labour. The Commission, which reviewed the status of several other countries along with Pakistan, said that talks would continue with the EU-Pakistan Joint Commission. The Regulation is a unilateral trade tool that removes or reduces import duties from products coming into the European Union from vulnerable low-incomeRead More
PM to deliver policy address at UNGA on Friday
Islamabad : Prime Minister Imran Khan will deliver the policy address, through video link, at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly tomorrow (Friday) outlining Pakistan’s perspective on key regional and global issues. The Prime Minister’s policy address will serve to enhance Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and engagement with its international partners and key institutions. Pakistan has always played an active and constructive role in the United Nations framework and supported the Organization in the effective discharge of its mandate for addressing various regional and global issues as wellRead More