Saturday, August 5th, 2023
IPS forum condemns Indian occupation of Kashmir as apartheid
DNA Islamabad, Aug 5: Kashmir is now a civilizational project for India. India has started employing the apartheid element in the region, ensuring that the people of Kashmir are not given any power.The Kashmir issue has historically been one of occupation and settler colonialism, and not just a territorial dispute. Therefore, the struggle for Kashmir must at all times and levels be centered on the right to self-determination, which cannot be compromised in any way. This was the consensus opinion during the 21st meeting of the IPS-Working Group on KashmirRead More
Malawi wants to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 5 (DNA): Younos Abdul Karim, High Commissioner of Malawi to Pakistan said that his country wants to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries possess good potential to do trade with each other in many items. He said this while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) along with a delegation. Ch. Karamat Ullah, President, Trade Federation for East Africa also accompanied them. The High Commissioner said that Malawi is taking many initiatives to create an enabling business environmentRead More
Pakistan Navy bids farewell to last type-21 Ship, PNS Tariq
DNA Karachi, AUG 5: In a simple yet impressive ceremony held at PN Dockyard Karachi, Pakistan Navy decommissioned the last Type-21 Class Ship PNS TARIQ that remained in active service of Pakistan Navy for 30 years. Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was the Chief Guest at the ceremony. Upon arrival onboard PNS TARIQ, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. While addressing at the decommissioning ceremony, the Chief Guest acknowledged the meritorious Service of ship towards the defenceRead More
Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir commemoration ceremony at Pakistan embassy Moscow
DNA MOSCOW, Aug 5: The ceremony to commemorate Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir was held at the Pakistan Embassy Moscow on 05 August 2023 to pay tribute to the righteous struggle of the Kashmiri people for freedom and denounce the illegal and unilateral acts of India. The event began with recitation from Holy Quran followed by National and Kashmir Anthems. A special documentary on Indian 5th August 2019 illegal action in IIOJK and repercussions was also displayed on the occasion. Special messages on the occasion of Youm-Istehsal of the President Dr. Arif Alvi andRead More
APBF flays frequent jump in petroleum and power prices
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has rejected the frequent increase in prices of electricity, gas and petroleum products, saying the massive jump in electricity base rates and petroleum products prices would make local products uncompetitive in the international market. APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood remarked that at a time of unsatisfactory export volumes and low industrial growth, the hike in electricity base tariffs for the industry, especially for the SMEs, was really surprising. If the decision is not withdrawn, it will prove dangerous for the country’s SME sector,Read More
Imran Khan jailed, arrested: PTI to challenge chairman’s conviction in Toshakhana case
ISLAMABAD, AUG 5: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi Saturday rejected the conviction and arrest of Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case and said the “much-feared” ruling by a trial court was state-sanctioned and premeditated. Qureshi said: “I reject the court’s verdict and believe it is a politically motivated and predetermined decision which was already expected.” “Chairman Imran Khan had already been saying that the judiciary has made up its to arrest me,” he said while quoting further his party’s chief, “They are determined to disqualify meRead More