Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Unraveling the Layers: Understanding the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
By: Bisma Farukh Russia and Ukraine’s conflict is a complex tale with roots in geopolitics, history, and the struggle for national sovereignty. A complex web of past grievances, ethnic tensions, and geopolitical ambitions lies beneath the surface of military exercises and diplomatic negotiations. It is necessary to examine the political, cultural, and historical aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war in order to fully understand it. Historical Context: Russia and Ukraine have had centuries-long relations characterized by alliances, wars, and dominance. Because of its valuable trade routes, access to the Black Sea,Read More
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Shenzhen for official visit
ISLAMABAD, JUN 4 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Shenzhen, China on an official visit. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Vice Mayor of Shenzhen city of China, Luo Huanghao. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and other senior Ministers of the Cabinet accompany the Prime Minister in his first official visit to China since assuming office. Shenzhen is the first stop during the Prime Minister’s official visit to China. During his two-day stay in Shenzhen, the Prime Minister and his delegation willRead More
Environmental degradation: Planet on the brink
Gul Hameed Largely occurring due to harmful human activities, deterioration of our environment is one of the most pressing concerns of our times. Mounting pollution, overconsumption of earth’s resources and mass indifference to the impending doom have pushed us to the verge of a dangerous precipice. If this continued, it is only a matter of time that our planet will no longer be able to sustain many of life forms including humans. Urgent transformative actions are more than ever necessary to restore our relationship with the planet to balance andRead More
Chairman PRCS meets Swiss Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JUN 4 /DNA/ – Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan, George Steiner, commended the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for its outstanding service during natural disasters and crises. He emphasized that while all countries have been affected by climate change, Pakistan has suffered particularly severe impacts. By aiding flood-affected families, PRCS has honored its mandate and fulfilled its duty to humanity. Ambassador Steiner expressed these sentiments during a meeting with PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari who visited the Swiss Embassy on Tuesday. The meeting addressed various subjects such as Pak-SwissRead More
PTI leaders challenge FIA summons in X post controversy
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) summons issued to party leaders as the body probes Imran Khan’s X post on the 1971 war. In the petition, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, Information Secretary Raoof Hasan, and Secretary-General Omar Ayub Khan alleged that the government and its allies were targeting the party through a “pre-planned attack”. A post on X, formerly Twitter, was attributed to the former prime minister, which read: “Every Pakistani should study the Hamood ur RahmanRead More
FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Pakistan announces squad against KSA, Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 4: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced the final national men’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Round 2 matches against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. Pakistan will face Saudi Arabia at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on June 6 followed by an away fixture against Tajikistan on June 11 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan with Diaspora (D) players already joined the team. Squad: Goalkeepers: Yousuf Butt (D), Saqib Hanif and Hassan Ali Defenders: Abdullah Iqbal (D), Mohammad Fazal (D), Haseeb Khan, Rao Omer Hayat, Mamoon Moosa, MohammadRead More