Sunday, November 12th, 2023
EU ‘appalled’ by reports of 1,000 killed in Darfur
These latest atrocities are seemingly part of a wider ethnic cleansing campaign News Desk BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) said on Sunday it was “appalled” by reports of more than 1,000 people killed this month in Sudan’s West Darfur in an apparent “ethnic cleansing campaign” by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “These latest atrocities are seemingly part of a wider ethnic cleansing campaign conducted by the RSF with the aim to eradicate the non-Arab Masalit community from West Darfur, and comes on top of the first wave of largeRead More
Deepawali celebrations at the Nepalese residence
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari hosted Deepawali celebrations at his residence. The guests participated in the Diya lighting ritual. Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi along with his spouse also attended the event. Deepawali is also known as Diwali however in Nepal it is called Deepawali. DNA
Whither PTI as parties kick start election campaign
Comment Ansar M Bhatti Political parties are intensifying their election campaigns in anticipation of the forthcoming announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission. Notably, the PML-N appears particularly optimistic about its prospects in the upcoming elections, in stark contrast to the PPP, which faces challenges in conducting its campaign. The PPP expresses reservations about its ability to secure favor from the Establishment, believing that it has not successfully garnered their support. Hence we often hear from them about the ‘foul play’ on the part of the powers-that-be, which,Read More
Ashrafi urges swift action on ‘Joint Declarations on Palestine’ at Riyadh Summit
DNA Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and the Pakistani Diaspora in Middle East and Islamic Countries, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday said Saudi Arabia, a key regional player in the Middle East, continued to play a crucial role in addressing the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. Addressing the media at the conclusion of the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh, he underscored the imperative of executing the declarations articulated during this significant gathering of Muslim world leaders regarding the Palestine issue. Ashrafi whoRead More
‘No safe space in Gaza’ as IDF cripples Al-Shifa, other hospitals
There is no safe space in Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli aggression, said the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday as the war raged on for the 37th day in the narrow enclave. Thousands of Palestinians were forcefully evicted South while Israel continued to target hospitals and refugee camps amid protestors across the world calling for a ceasefire. According to Palestinian officials, at least 11,078 Gazans have been killed in air and artillery strikes since October 7, majority of them children, women and the elderly, as of Friday.Read More
Joint efforts will be put to make Rakh Damyal a model graveyard: RCCI
DNA RAWALPINDI, NOV 12: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President and Chairman RWMC Saqib Rafiq has said that all efforts will be put to make Rakh Dhamial a model graveyard. The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) will maintain cleanliness in the graveyard,” he said. The boundary wall of the graveyard for Muslims has been completed and the ground leveling work is in progress. He made these remarks at the inaugural of a graveyard developed on 100 Kanals for minorities at Rakh Dhamial area of Rawalpindi.Commissioner Rawalpindi LiaqatRead More