Friday, November 26th, 2021
Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine ‘entirely prepared’ for escalation with Russia
Kyiv, NOV 26: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday Ukraine was ready to take on Russia if Moscow decides to move troops across the border, amid growing Western concern over a new Russian military buildup. “There is a threat today that there will be a war tomorrow,” Zelensky told a news conference. “We are entirely prepared for an escalation.” “We need to depend on ourselves, on our army. It is powerful,” he added. Western countries have this month raised alarm over reported Russian military activity near Ukraine. Moscow has dismissed growing Western claims that Russia may be preparing to invade Ukraine, accusing NATO of provocations.Read More
National & Armed Forces Day of Bosnia celebrated
Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, NOV 26: Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Syed Fakhar Imam while addressing as Chief Guest the National Day and the Armed Forces Day of Bosnia Herzegovina paid rich tributes to the gallant Bosnian nationals who laid down great sacrifices for the sake of an independent homeland and build a state of their own from the ashes. The people and the government Bosnia Herzegovina came out of the worst humanitarian crisis with flying colours, said Syed Fakhar Imam. Since we have a long history ofRead More
All Punjab chambers support UBG candidates
Dr Nouman Idris Butt and SVP candidate Hanif Gohar say that UBG top leadership led its Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik and patron-in-chief SM Munir a couple of days ago conducted result oriented successful electioneering at Faisalabad,Gujranwala , Gujrat, Sargodha and Sialkot where all chambers Bureau Report LAHORE, NOV 26 /DNA/ – The majority of chambers of commerce and Industry and trade associations in Punjab have announced to support the United Business Group panel in forthcoming Federation of Pakistan Chamber of commerce and Industry. Talking to media prior to their departureRead More
Iran and the Taliban Post US Exit from Afghanistan
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer / PhD Political Science Iran and the Taliban have long been at the forefront to find extraordinary foundations for bridging differences. But in recent days, Iran’s foreign ministry has expressed outrage at the Taliban’s management of the Panjshir Valley, indicating unrest among members of the both sides. In addition, Tehran feels to be insecure about Pakistani influence in Afghanistan because of strong ties between the Taliban and Pakistan, with some Taliban leaders located near Islamabad. Although Iran opposes civil war and foreign intervention in Afghanistan butRead More
Refugees and asylum seekers face hunger in Greece – NGOs
Athens, NOV 26: Twenty-seven prominent NGOs in Greece warned Thursday that refugees and asylum seekers face hunger following the government’s decision in October to halt services to those whose asylum applications have been accepted. Around 34,000 asylum seekers have gone nearly two months without cash assistance which previously allowed them to buy food, clothing and essential items, the International Rescue Committee said in a statement. The prominent global humanitarian aid, relief and developmental NGO stressed that problems began when the government took over the EU-funded cash assistance program on Oct. 1 that was previously managed by the UN RefugeeRead More
‘Are wedding halls and cinemas for defence?’ CJP grills govt official over military land’s commerical use
ISLAMABAD, NOV 26: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed on Friday grilled the defence secretary over commercial use of military land, asking whether structures like cinemas and wedding halls were built for defence purposes. A three-judge bench headed by the chief justice and comprising Justice Qazi Mohammad Amin Ahmed and Justice Ijazul Ahsan was hearing the issue of military lands being used for commercial purposes at the Supreme Court’s Karachi registry. The CJP questioned Defence Secretary retired Lt Gen Mian Mohammad Hilal Hussain about the activities being conducted onRead More