Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
Imran seeks Gen Faiz’s ‘open trial’
Info minister says PTI founder’s demand to hold open trial of former spy chief “is intervention in army’s affairs” Court Reporter Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday demanded an open trial of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid who was taken into custody by the military on charges of abuse of power and violating the Army Act. The former prime minister, who was removed from office via a parliamentary vote in 2022, said the open trial would benefit the country and allow itRead More
Taliban barred UN rapporteur from entering Afghanistan
A human rights advocate with 30 years of experience in the field, he has repeatedly criticized the Taliban administration for its human rights track record. Agencies KABUL: The Taliban have barred UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett from entering Afghanistan, an official at the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Wednesday. The news of Bennett’s entry ban made the rounds in local and international media this week after Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid accused him of engaging in propaganda. “It (the ban) happened earlier but was not made public,” theRead More
Where are those predicting Pakistan’s default: COAS
Says state has a responsibility to protect its citizens from the harmful effects of social media Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has underscored the state’s responsibility to protect the public from the dangers and chaos caused by social media. Addressing a National Youth Convention in Islamabad on Wednesday, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also in attendance, the army chief emphasised the importance of safeguarding the nation from the disruptive impact of online platforms. “A strong bond between the people, the government, andRead More
APNS urges swift action on long-pending govt ad rate hike
ISLAMABAD, AUG 21 /DNA/ – The Federal Secretary Information, Ambreen Jan assured the APNS Executive Committee that the long pending Govt advertisement rates will be increased as soon. Ms Ambreen Jan Secretary Information and PIO, Mr. Mobasher Hasan attended the meeting of Executive Committee of the APNS held at Islamabad presided over by its President Ms. Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani. APNS Secretary General Sarmad Ali apprised the Secretary Information about the problems being faced by the newspaper industry due to non implementation of the decision of the Prime Minister, Mian ShahbazRead More
Our Responsibilities as Patriotic Citizens
Ikramullah Saeed Freedom is a profound blessing, its value often most deeply appreciated when contrasted with oppression. In a state of enslavement, where every breath is constricted and rulers impose their will mercilessly, the dream of freedom seems distant. Conversely, in free nations, the pursuit of prosperity is a continuous endeavor. Here, laws act as a bulwark against the abuse of power, and the fear of accountability deters wrongdoers from engaging in detrimental actions. As we mark the 77th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence, it is disheartening to note that manyRead More
Bangladesh send Pakistan into bat in rain-delayed first Test
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and sent Pakistan to bat on the opening day of the first Test on Wednesday after a delayed start due to a wet outfield. The two umpires — Richard Kettleborough of England and Adrian Holdstock of South Africa — made four inspections of the ground but found wet patches due to overnight rain, deemed dangerous for play. No play was possible before lunch with 230 minutes of play lost, curtailing the day to 48 overs. The weather forecast for all five daysRead More