Friday, March 24th, 2023
Bali governor puts Indonesia on the spot
A refusal by the governor of Hindu-majority Bali to host an Israeli soccer team at this May’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup puts the Indonesian government, football association, and foremost Muslim civil society movement on the spot. Wayan Koster’s refusal threatens to lead FIFA to deprive Indonesia of its hosting rights, which oblige it to allow national teams to compete irrespective of whether countries recognise one another. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) stripped Malaysia of its right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championship because it refused to allow IsraelRead More
PM directs smooth distribution of free wheat flour during Ramzan
Abid Raza/DNA LAHORE, MAR 24: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid an unannounced visit to the distribution points of free wheat flour here and Kasur, and directed the authorities concerned to ensure hassle-free and uninterrupted supply of the commodity to the entitled people. The free wheat flour is being distributed across Punjab and federal capital, under the Ramzan Package announced by the government to reduce the burden of inflation from the middle and low-income groups. The prime minister, who was accompanied by Advisor Ahad Cheema and Special Assistant toRead More
Pakistan Day Requires Commitment to Work Together
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Correspondent Arifwala (Muhammad AkmalShahid) 23rd March is celebrated to pay tribute to the leaders and activists who played a key role in the creation of Pakistan. The day is a national holiday, and schools, colleges, and offices celebrate this day. Regarding Pakistan Day, a conference was organized under the chairmanship of Chaudhary Umar Hayat Headmaster Government Elementary School 71 EBArifwala. Apart from other speakers, Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer also addressed. He stated in his address, to achieve the objectives of the creation of Pakistan, there areRead More
President writes to PM; asks to direct authorities to assist ECP to hold general elections on time
President writes to PM; highlights human rights abuses by authorities DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 24: President Arif Alvi has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing that all concerned executive authorities of Federal and Provincial Governments should be directed to refrain from abuse of Human Rights and also to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold general elections in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, within timeframe, in compliance of Supreme Court’s Order dated 1st March, 2023, to avoid further complicationsRead More
Pakistan’s journey is for peace, security, prosperity: Masood Khan
WASHINGTON, MAR 24 (DNA) — Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan says we are a resilient nation and it is our resolve to continue making strides towards crafting a bright future and destiny of the people of Pakistan. He stated this while addressing a large gathering on the occasion of celebration of Pakistan Day at Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC. Reiterating vision of the Founding Father of Pakistan, he said that Pakistan’s journey is for peace, security and prosperity. Ambassador Masood Khan paid a glowing tributeRead More
Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi resigns as attorney general for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: With less than two months in office, Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi has resigned as Attorney General for Pakistan, sources privy to the development. As per sources, Elahi has resigned from office due to personal reasons. On February 2, the Ministry of Law and Justice announced that Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi was picked as AGP. A statement issued by the ministry and signed by Joint Secretary to the Government of Pakistan, Muhammad Umer Aziz, had stated back then: “In exercise of powers conferred under Article 100(1) of the Constitution ofRead More