Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on universal right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 /DNA/ – Unanimous Adoption of Pakistan-Sponsored Resolution on Universal Realization of the Right of the People to Self-Determination by the UN General Assembly The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the Pakistan-sponsored flagship resolution on the “Universal Realization of the Right of the People to Self-determination”. Adopted by consensus, the resolution was supported and co-sponsorsed by a large number of countries from different regions around the world. The right of peoples to self-determination is a core principle of International Law, enshrined in Article 1 of the UNRead More
ECP refutes false reports on Hafizabad delimitation decision date
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (DNA): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday dismissed media misinformation about Hafizabad constituency delimitation, stating the official decision by a two-member bench was declared on November 26 and promptly posted on the ECP’s website for public awareness. An ECP spokesperson explained that a subsequent order regarding the delimitation of Hafizabad district was issued on December 8, following the intervention of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The guidelines for constituencies are explicitly outlined in the Election Act of 2017 and its corresponding Rules, as explained below.Read More
Zia appreciates restoration of Peshawar – Karachi Awan express train service
PESHAWAR, Dec 20 /DNA/ – Chairman business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Standing Committee for Railway Dry Port Shard Chamber of Commerce, Ziaul Haq Shardhi on Wednesday appreciated restoration of Peshawar to Karachi Awam Express on his request. The Awam Express service from Peshawar to Karachi was suspected last year due to floods in Sindh and across the country. The inaugural ceremony of Awam Express held here at Peshawar Cantt Railway Station and attended by Division Superintendent Peshawar Maqsood Ahmed Jan, Chairman Standing Committee for Railway Dry Port Zia SarhadiRead More
Hamas chief arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks as aid delivery to Gaza becomes ‘increasingly difficult’
UN says Gaza hospitals functioning on triple bed capacity, electricity shortages; “new collapse” reported in enclave’s internet connectivity.
Nation in Ruins, Cadillac, Aircraft, and Lincoln in View: Jinnah’s Leadership Examined
By Nasim Yousaf Since 1947, Pakistan has faced a tumultuous history marked by political upheavals, economic difficulties, corruption, and instability, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah serving as the inaugural Governor General. The nation was not given a sound foundation, and its challenges can be attributed to Jinnah’s lack of foresight, limited governance experience, dictatorial tendencies, and the suppression of opposition figures like Allama Mashriqi. Furthermore, Jinnah’s extravagant choices set a lasting precedent in the political landscape. Early communications between the newly appointed Pakistani Ambassador, Mirza Abol Hassan Ispahani, and Governor GeneralRead More
Saleem Mandviwalla pays condolences at Kuwait Embassy
Islamabad, 20 Dec /DNA/ – Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chief Whip in the Senate of Pakistan, visited the Kuwait Embassy today to convey heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Highness Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Senator Mandviwalla expressed the deepest sympathies on behalf of Senate and the Pakistan Peoples Party, during this period of mourning. In a solemn visit, Senator Mandviwalla offered prayers for the departed soul. Recognizing the strong ties between Pakistan and Kuwait, he assured that every effort would be made to address the concerns of KuwaitiRead More