Friday, September 13th, 2024
Trump or Harris: No Respite for Palestine
Qamar Bashir A day after Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, I penned an article titled “Hamas Stunted Israel,” in which I warned that the Israeli response would be robust, devastating, and exemplary. I predicted that once the conflict began, it would not subside quickly. For Israel, a full-scale assault on Hamas would significantly endanger Palestinian civilians, leading to a global backlash against civilian casualties. This conflict was likely to escalate into multiple fronts, involving Hamas, Fatah, Hezbollah, and even Israel’s own Arab citizens. Given the historicalRead More
No morning papers on Sept 18 as APNS publications observe Eid Milad un Nabi “P.B.U.H” holiday
KARACHI, SEPT 13 (DNA) – The All Pakistan Newspapers Society has announced that member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one closed holiday on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 on account of Eid Milad un Nabi “P.B.U.H”. Consequently, there will be no morning newspapers on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 whereas the evening newspapers not appearing on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 may bring out their editions on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, if they so desire.
EU Special Envoy on freedom of religion or belief concludes official visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13: /DNA/ – Ambassador Frans van Daele, Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) outside the European Union, has concluded his week-long visit to Pakistan. FoRB is a key priority for the EU, including in the context of the strategic engagement with Pakistan. During the visit, he met Federal and Provincial Government officials, the Parliament, religious leaders, Non-Government and Civil Society Organisations, human rights defenders and local communities, to engage and exchange on the state of freedom of religion and belief in PakistanRead More
KfW and AKF strengthen partnership to support Pakistani entrepreneurs
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 13 (DNA) – KfW Development Bank and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), and Accelerate Prosperity (AP) have formalized their partnership to support entrepreneurial culture in Pakistan. The agreement, signed today at the AKF office, marks the official launch of the “Start-up Pakistan” initiative. This groundbreaking project is expected to lead to improved job creation, innovation and economic resilience with a transformative impact on the entrepreneurial landscape of Pakistan. Earlier in the day, KfW mission, including Mr. StephanOpitz – MemberRead More
Parliamentary Secretary Shazia Rizwan visits Public Relations Department in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Sept 13 (DNA) – Parliamentary Secretary Information and Culture Punjab Shazia Rizwan visited Public Relations Department Rawalpindi during which she was given a detailed briefing about the performance of the department and under construction the Information Complex Rawalpindi. Director Information Rawalpindi Syed Iftikhar Ali Shah and officers of the department were also present on this occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Shazia Rizwan said that it is the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to align information and culture with modern demands and a comprehensive strategy has been made toRead More
The Complexity of China-North Korea Relations
Dr. Muhammad Akram zaheer The relationship between China and North Korea is deeply intricate, shaped by a combination of historical ties, shared ideological foundations and strategic imperatives. The stability of the Korean Peninsula is a critical concern for Beijing, given its geographical proximity and the far-reaching security implications of any instability in the region. For China, the Korean Peninsula’s stability is not only about maintaining regional peace but also about preserving its influence in Northeast Asia.At the heart of China’s policy towards North Korea is the imperative to prevent aRead More