Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Are we heading towards general elections?
Comment Asnar M Bhatti Pakistani politics is yet again experiencing some interesting and intriguing times. While the formation of the King’s Party spearheaded by business tycoon Jehangir Khan Tareen may be in the offing, the PDM on the other hand appears to have been caught in a state of to be or not to be. When the purging process in the PTI kick-started after the May 9 incidents, the PDM and especially the PML N expressed jimjams for it believed nobody could stop it from regaining the power after fragmentationRead More
Fighting escalates in Sudan’s Khartoum after ceasefire expires
Fighting intensified in several areas of Khartoum on Sunday, residents of Sudan’s capital reported, a day after the expiry of a ceasefire deal between rival military factions brokered by Saudi Arabia and the United States. The ceasefire had started on May 22 and expired on Saturday evening. It calmed the fighting slightly and allowed limited humanitarian access, but like previous truces was repeatedly violated. Talks to extend the ceasefire broke down on Friday. The deadly power struggle which erupted in Sudan on April 15 has triggered a major humanitarian crisisRead More
Office of Ombudsman Punjab provides over 17.2 million in financial relief to 60 plaintiffs
Office of Ombudsman Punjab provides over 17.2 million in financial relief to 60 plaintiffs LAHORE, JUN 4 /DNA/ – The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has swiftly responded to public relief requests, effectively resolving the issues faced by 60 individuals across various districts. These proactive efforts have resulted in a cumulative financial relief worth Rs.1,72,38,187 being extended to those in need. According to a statement issued by a spokesman on Sunday, the University of Mianwali, on the direction of the provincial ombudsman, has disbursed Rs.92,82,843 to 52 students, including plaintiffRead More
PM urges global action to beat plastic pollution on World Environment Day
PM urges global action to beat plastic pollution on World Environment Day DNA ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken several steps to take Pakistan on a path to sustainable use of resources and has emphasized the urgent need to combat plastic pollution under the global theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution”, centered around the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution. The Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to combat plastic pollution and embark on a journey of plastics reduction.Read More
Despite threats & venue cancellations, 31000 Australian Sikhs vote for Khalistan Referendum
Despite threats & venue cancellations, 31000 Australian Sikhs vote for Khalistan Referendum MONITORING REPORT SYDNEY, JUN 4: /DNA/ – Over 31,000 Sikhs voted for Khalistan Referendum in Sydney amid stiff resistance from the Indian government and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal campaign to stop Sikhs from holding the third phase of referendum in Australia. The Sydney phase of Khalistan Referendum was organized to mark the anniversary of the 1984 Operation Blue Star Amritsar Genocide when Indian authorities killed thousands of Sikhs during a bloodied attack on Sri Harmandir SahibRead More
Olympian Sabrina starts journey to attempt K2 on bicycle
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Four-time Austrian female Olympic judoka Sabrina Filzmose started her journey on Sunday to attempt K2, the world’s second highest peak, on a bicycle. “Weeks before it wasn’t easy for me to decide but with support from the Austrian embassy I want to start the mission. I intend to ride on a bicycle on Sunday from Islamabad to K2 Base Camp via Skardu before climbing K2,” she said in a press briefing before starting her mission along with President Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) Col Junaid Alam, Counsellor AustrianRead More