Friday, May 12th, 2023
American Jewish Congress Statement on the Situation in Pakistan
NEW YORK, May 11: /DNA/ – “The American Jewish Congress has taken note of the developing situation in Pakistan following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan and reports of violence and vandalism at government offices and private properties. Pakistan is a longstanding partner of the American Jewish Congress in our efforts for peace and coexistence in the Middle East. We echo the call by the U.N. Secretary-General and other world leaders for all parties in Pakistan to resolve issues through dialogue and respect for the rule of lawRead More
APNS condoles sad demise of Mrs. Waseela Shaukat
DNA KARACHI, MAY 12: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS Office Bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of Mrs. Waseela Shaukat, Publisher and mother of Mr. Kanwar Tanvir Shaukat, Editor, Daily Ghareeb, Faisalabad. The APNS offered condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give them courage and patience to bear the loss.
Most of Germans want Ukraine to hold peace talks with Russia to end war
BERLIN, MAY 12: A majority of Germans want Ukraine to engage in talks with Russia to end the war Moscow launched nearly 15 months ago, according to a survey. In a survey conducted on behalf of dpa, the opinion research institute YouGov asked respondents: “Do you think Ukraine should or shouldn’t be negotiating with Russia to end the war at this point?” Fifty-five percent were in favour of immediate peace talks while 28% were against. The majority of Germans questioned – 54% – were opposed to NATO inviting Ukraine to become a member of the Western defence alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the NATO summit in July in Lithuania,Read More
Two terrorists killed in Balochistan gunfight: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, MAY 12: At least two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom and three other injured in a terrorist attack on an FC camp by the terrorist in the Muslim Bagh area of northern Balochistan, reported on Friday, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident resulted in a clash between security forces and terrorists, leaving two security personnel martyred and three others injured. In response, security forces launched a clearance operation, resulting in the killing of two terrorists. The operation is still ongoing, with the terrorists being confined to a buildingRead More
Al-Qadir Trust case hearing: IHC grants 2-week bail to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday approved two-week bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan shortly after hearing resumed in Al-Qadir Trust case. During the course of proceedings, Khan had warned of unrest across the country in case of his arrest. In the first session of the hearing, a two-member special division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) left the courtroom, adjourning the hearing on Khan’s bail plea immediately after slogans were chanted in favour of the former premier. The IHC took up formerRead More
Al-Qadir Trust case hearing: Imran Khan warns of unrest if arrested again
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday warned of unrest across the country in case of his arrest as hearing on his bail plea in Al-Qadir trust case resumes after prayer break. In ths first session of the hearing, a two-member special division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) left the courtroom, adjourning the hearing on Khan’s bail plea immediately after slogans were chanted in favour of the former premier. The IHC took up former prime minister’s bail plea a day after Supreme Court termedRead More