Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
Iran to designate Canadian army as a terrorist entity
The Iranian legislature further noted that the Canadian government is a staunch supporter of the criminal and child-killing Tel Aviv regime Foreign Desk TEHRAN: Iranian lawmakers have roundly denounced the Canadian government’s decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), demanding a countermeasure against the North American country’s armed forces. On Sunday, a group of 250 Iranian legislators introduced a motion that requires the administration to designate the Canadian Army and federal police forces as terrorist organizations. They expressed their strong support for the IRGC and hailed its defenseRead More
Gaza: EU foreign policy chief dismayed over UN reports
DNA BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that he is dismayed by the reports of the United Nations World Food Programme and the World Health Organisation Gaza, adding that there was “no improvement on humanitarian access and delivery”. In a post on X, Borrell said that the UN Human Rights documented “disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks”. “The Red Cross premises have been damaged by shelling. We urge all parties once again to stop this cycle of suffering and destruction,” he said. He also said that an economic collapseRead More
England qualify for semi-final with 10-wicket win over USA in Super 8 clash
OVAL, JUN 23: England became the first team to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final after a 10-wicket win against the United States in their last Super 8 clash which was played at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on Sunday. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt chased down the 116-run target without losing a single as all the USA bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the English duo.
Chinese concerns about CPEC: some musings
“Chinese investments in Pakistan’s media, both in cash and kind, seem to have proven counterproductive. Mainstream media houses that are not beneficiaries of these investments often express their frustration through reports that may not always be unfounded but are invariably negative from the Chinese perspective” CommentAnsar M Bhatti Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao, last week acknowledged the support provided by Pakistan’s armed forces in ensuring the security of Chinese nationals and development projects in Pakistan. However, heRead More
Goodbye to Freedom of Speech and Expression
By: Qamar Bashir Yesterday (22.06.2024), the Prime Minister read a statement during a high-level apex meeting held to seek his approval for the new and updated National Action Plan. He read the written statement placed before him verbatim, whereas he usually prefers to speak extempore using lofty words that often recycle. Part of his statement, loaded with expressions that have future consequences on freedom of expression, speech, and press, conveyed the message of upcoming laws, rules, and regulations intended to further curb the already limited freedom of expression, speech, andRead More
Euro 2024: Marco Rossi criticises unfairness by referee in Hun-Ger clash
Berlin, JUN 23: Hungary coach Marco Rossi criticised the referee’s performance in the Germany-Hungary clash on Wednesday at the Stuttgart Arena in Germany. The host of the European Championship (Euro 2024), won this match with 2-0. Rossi wasn’t happy with the referee for counting Germany’s first goal, scored by Jamal Musiala. The coach believed that Hungary’s defender, Willi Orban was pushed unfairly before the goal. “I’ve never complained in my career as a player or coach, I’ve never looked for excuses, but what the referee did tonight… the referee usedRead More