Monday, March 27th, 2023
Pakistan strongly condemns another abhorrent act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27: /DNA/ – Pakistan strongly condemned yet another abhorrent act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark. The recurrence of such wilful and vile acts is a troubling manifestation of growing hatred, racism and phobia against Muslims and their faith. The repeated occurrence of such premeditated acts calls into question the efficacy of legal framework behind which Islamophobes hide and incite hatred with impunity. The exercise of the right to freedom of expression cannot be used as a smokescreen to deliberately denigrate the Holy Scriptures or personalitiesRead More
ICCI for focusing on Tajikistan to promote exports with Central Asia
Islamabad, MAR 27 /DNA/ – Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), said that Tajikistan is a gateway for Pakistan in Central Asia and Pakistan can significantly improve its business relations with these countries by establishing close relations with Tajikistan. He urged that Pakistan’s embassy should cooperate with the private sector in promoting trade and exports with Tajikistan. He said this while talking to the Muhammad Saeed Sarwar, Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Tajikistan during his visit to ICCI. Ahsan Bakhtawari said that Tajikistan is an import-basedRead More
Delay in polls: ECP decision an obstruction in court orders, observes Justice Akhtar
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27: Justice Munib Akhtar of the Supreme Court said on Monday that the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decisions had become an “obstruction” in the way of the apex court’s orders. He passed these remarks as the top court took up PTI’s petition challenging the electoral body’s orders to put off Punjab Assembly elections till Oct 8. The five-member larger bench — headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Akhtar, Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail — heardRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 27: Pakistan strongly condemned the raid by Israeli forces on Al Aqsa Mosque on the third day of the holy month of Ramadan, expelling the worshippers and violating the sanctity of the Mosque – one of the holiest sites of Muslims. It is reprehensible that such attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation forces, during the holy month of Ramadan, have become a regular feature in recent years. Such acts not only constitute grave violation of fundamental right to freedom of religion or belief of the PalestinianRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns abhorrent act of desecration of Holy Quran in Netherlands
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 27: Pakistan strongly condemns yet another abhorrent act of desecration of the Holy Quran in the Netherlands last week. Such hateful acts are racist, xenophobic and Islamophobic. Their repeated occurrence calls into question the legal framework behind which the Islamophobes hide and spread hatred with impunity. We believe that freedom of expression comes with responsibilities. It is the responsibility of national governments and the international community at large to prevent such vile acts, which are perpetrated with the ulterior motive to provoke and incite religious hatred andRead More
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers plan to meet during Ramadan
Riyadh, March 27 (AFP/APP): The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers have vowed to meet before the end of the holy month of Ramadan to implement a landmark reconciliation deal, the two countries said Monday. Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, held their second phone call in less than a week and discussed “a number of common issues… in light of” the surprise agreement brokered by China announced on March 10, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. “The two ministers also agreed to hold a bilateralRead More