Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
Pakistan’s agriculture industry: Challenges and a way forward
Shayan Qureshi Introduction: Pakistan’s agriculture industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, has long been a vital source of livelihood for millions. With its vast arable land and diverse climatic conditions, the country holds immense potential for agricultural prosperity. However, this sector faces numerous challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability. From outdated farming techniques and water scarcity to the impacts of climate change and limited access to modern technology, the hurdles are significant. Despite these obstacles, there are also promising opportunities for transformation and improvement. This article delves intoRead More
In meeting with Putin, PM Shehbaz says Pak-Russia relations stand ‘on own strength’
ASTANA, JUL 3: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Islamabad and Moscow’s relationship stood on its own, stressing the need to further boost bilateral cooperation. “Our relations stand on our own strength, neither our relations are driven by any geopolitical contingency nor are these impacted by our relations with other countries,” the prime minister said. The premier is currently in Kazakhstan’s capital of Astana to attend the twin Summits of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State and SCO plus. PM Shehbaz emphasisedRead More
Fazl-ur-Rehman to Pakistan Authorities: You Cover Up Your Failures
KABUL, JUL 3: Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, said that the remarks of officials over Pakistani military operations on Afghan soil are based on the failures of Islamabad. According to Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, in the last twenty years, Pakistan provided its airbases to the US to carry out airstrikes on parts of Afghanistan.He said: “Twenty years, planes took off from your military bases in Pakistan and bombed Afghanistan. Where have you eliminated terrorism inside Pakistan now that you are targeting terrorism outside Pakistan, in Afghanistan? You coverRead More
Pakistan-US Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise kicks off at Pabbi
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – Pakistan-United States Infantry Rifle Company Exchange Exercise-2024 is a bilateral joint exercise in Counter Terrorism domain to exchange tactical skills at combating menace of terrorism at sub unit level. Two weeks long exercise commenced on 29 Jun 2024 at National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi with participation of Infantry companies from both sides. The exercise is aimed at sharing Counter Terrorism experiences besides refining drills procedures vital for Counter Terrorism operations. The scope of Exercise envisages attaining marksmanship skills during urban warfare by understanding best practicesRead More
Imposing tax on wheat flour is a condemnable decision
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – Dr Muhammad Hanif Mughal, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Shadbad, said on Wednesday that the budget had disappointed the masses and businesses and pleased the elite. He said the anger in the masses is increasing due to budgetary measures, which can have severe political consequences. The budget has exposed the reality of the economic managers’ bold statements and has also curtailed the chances of any economic improvement, he added. Talking to the party workers, Dr Hanif Mughal said that the budget had made no progress towards equitableRead More
Gender policy in Uzbekistan – an important criterion for ensuring human rights
Dilfuza Makhkamova The main feature of a democratic society is the protection of human rights and the provision of equal opportunities for all in public life and administration. Gender equality is an essential component of this, as it ensures equal protection of rights and freedoms for individuals. The Constitution of Uzbekistan states that all citizens enjoy equal rights and freedoms, regardless of gender, race, nationality, language, religion, beliefs, social origin or social status. Article 58 states that men and women have equal rights, and the state provides equal opportunities forRead More