Monday, August 26th, 2024
Chakwal District Authorities Pledge Support to PODA in Efforts to Combat Child Marriages
CHAKWAL, AUG 26 /DNA/ – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing meeting was held between PODA and the office of the Chief Executive Officer, District Health Department, Chakwal, on Monday, to formalize collaboration in implementing awareness-raising activities under the project “Reduce Early Marriages to Enhance Gender Equality” funded by the Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad. During the MOU signing meeting, Dr. Anjum Qadeer, Chief Executive Officer – Health, District Chakwal, appreciated PODA’s efforts in protecting the rights of children, particularly adolescent girls. He guaranteed an effective partnership with PODA, stating thatRead More
Transboundary Climate Resilience: A call to Integration
Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, stressed the necessity of cooperation in the face of global threats, particularly climate change. He noted that climate change transcends borders and has the potential to serve as “low-hanging fruit” in diplomatic negotiations, as it presents a common threat that all parties can rally around Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD, AUG 26: /DNA/ – Senator Sherry Rehman issued an urgent warning today during a pre-COP29 seminar organised by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), stating that unless immediate action is taken to address the negative impactsRead More
ISSI hosts farewell event for Palestinian ambassador
Ambassador Ahmad Rabaie expressed deep gratitude for Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine, especially after October 7. He highlighted the tragic toll of the conflict, with most victims being women and children, and over 150,000 Palestinians killed and injured Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a farewell event in honor of H.E. Ahmad Rabaie, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pakistan. The event was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers included: AmbassadorRead More
Gaza ceasefire talks stall as Hamas and Israel reject key compromises
CAIRO, AUG 26: A ceasefire talks in Cairo regarding the ongoing Gaza conflict failed to reach an agreement on Sunday, as neither Hamas nor Israel accepted the compromises proposed by mediators, according to two Egyptian security sources. This failure casts doubt on the chances of a breakthrough in the US-backed effort to bring an end to the 10-month war. Despite this, a senior US official described the talks as “constructive,” noting that all parties engaged with the intention of achieving a “final and implementable agreement.” The official, speaking anonymously, addedRead More
First Ever Test Defeat to Bangladesh: A new low for Pakistan cricket
By: Fahad Parvez In a cricket match that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons by Pakistan cricket fans, the men led by Shan Masood suffered their first-ever Test match defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. This loss not only marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh, a nation grappling with political instability and deadly floods, but also serves as a stark reminder of the glaring weaknesses in Pakistan’s cricketing approach, from team selection to on-field performance. The Pakistan cricket think tank has long been known for misreading pitches, and thisRead More
Historical Cult Leaders and Their Modern Echoes Imran Khan’s Rise
Rai Muhammad Zaka Ullah Khan In the history of the world, there have been many leaders who have become cult figures in their societies. Questioning such leaders is often considered blasphemy. They believe that if you start to question the leader, you have nothing to do with the nation or patriotism, and they consider you a traitor. A cult can take many forms, such as a political leader, head of state, religious figure, or even an artist. They control the minds of people or society, compelling them to perform actionsRead More