Saturday, April 6th, 2024
Policy to block Facebook in country created: Najibullah Haqqani
KABUL, APR 6: Najibullah Haqqani, the acting Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology, in an exclusive interview with TOLOnews, announced the completion of a policy by his ministry to restrict or block Facebook in the country. Haqqani stated that the country’s youth currently need education and should not be distracted by social networks. The acting Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology said: “Our youth are in a situation where they are academically weak and the majority of them are illiterate. Wasting their time and spending money on these things isRead More
“Extrajudicial Killing: Responding to India’s Actions”
By: Qamar Bashir In January 2024, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary made a significant revelation, alleging that India had orchestrated at least 12 extrajudicial killings in Pakistan linked to the Kashmir cause and the Khalistan movement. This disclosure marked the third high-profile accusation against India following similar allegations involving Canada and the United States. By engaging in these unlawful acts, India has aligned itself with countries like the USA, Russia, and Israel, known for eliminating adversaries both domestically and internationally with impunity. The statement made by Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary made in JanuaryRead More
PTI hits out at Maryam for absurd remarks against KP govt, PTI
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 6: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders fired salvos at the fake Chief Minister Punjab for her preposterous remarks labeling Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as a corridor of terrorists and smugglers, adding that the pirates of Jati Umra were actually responsible for resurgence of terrorism because they ganged up with other crooked and criminals to oust PTI government to create chaotic situation in the country. Speaking at a press conference along with PTI Secretary Information Punjab Shaukat Mahmood Basra, PTI Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan blasted Maryam Nawaz for blaming KPRead More
Tragic Loss: Naib Subedar Khalid martyred in landslide clearance operation
RAWALPINDI, APR 6 /DNA/ – Landslide near Gonar Farm, Chillas had blocked Karakoram Highway for all types of traffic. In order to help the affected traffic and stranded people, a detachment of Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) headed by Naib Subedar Khalid and 2 x soldiers immediately reached the site and started the clearance. During the process of clearance, another slide was triggered that critically injured the detachment. However, Naib Subedar Khalid succumbed to the critical injuries and embraced shahadat on 6 April. Whereas Sapper Waseem and Lance Naik Azmat areRead More
Speakers show grave concerns over influencing judiciary
Islamabad, MAY 6 /DNA/ – The speakers at the Devcom-Pakistan ‘Public Forum’ urge the Executive to take all possible measures to stop spy agencies undue fiddling and influence on the rule of law, saying the judiciary is the last hope of justice against all forms of tyrannies in the society. They said the spy agencies influencing or interfering with the judiciary has raised potential dangers to the principles of justice, democracy, and the rule of law. While intelligence agencies may play a crucial role in national security and gatheringRead More
PCB finalises coaches for Pakistan men’s team
LAHORE: Former South African batter Gary Kirsten and ex-Australian pacer Jason Gillespie have been finalised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the role of white-ball and red-ball head coach, respectively, for the national men’s side, Geo News reported on Saturday. The decision will be announced after all the formalities have been completed as the PCB has advertised the posts on its website and sought applications till April 15, sources added. Kirsten, who is currently a part of the Gujarat Titans coaching staff during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL)Read More