Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
No decision yet on Imran Khan’s military trial, AAG tells IHC
ISLAMABAD: On the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) seeking clarification from the government over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s possible military trial, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Munawar Iqbal Duggal on Tuesday apprised the court that no decision had so far been taken in this regard. Hearing the former prime minister’s plea, the high court on September 16 ordered the Ministry of Defence to give a clear stance about his military court trial on the next hearing on September 24 (today), upon which the ministry had sought time. The PTI founderRead More
Launch of Book Titled “CHINA LEADS”
ISLAMABAD, Sept 24 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of China Leads by Dr. Junaid Ahmad. The book was reviewed by eminent scholars, including Ambassador Masood Khalid, former Ambassador of Pakistan to China, and Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, former Director of the China Study Centre, COMSATS University Islamabad. Ambassador Masood Khalid praised the book for offering a rich historical context on China’s rise, from its ancient civilization to its modern achievements under the Communist Party of China. He highlighted the book’s insights on socio-economicRead More
PM Shehbaz attends inaugural session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
ISLAMABAD, 24 Sept (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the inaugural session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York today. The session marked the beginning of high-level deliberations on key global issues, including sustainable development, climate action, and international peace.
Army Chief praises high morale of troops in South Waziristan
Rawalpindi, 24 Sept /DNA/ – General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), NI (M), visited Wana, South Waziristan District, where he received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, and development initiatives. During his interaction with officers and troops, COAS appreciated the high level of preparedness and exceptional morale to counter hostile threats. He reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to thwarting the nefarious designs of hostile forces and their facilitators. COAS paid heartfelt tribute to the security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) whoRead More
London hospital to use drones for fast blood sample delivery
LONDON – In a major hospital in London, the patients’ blood samples will be sent for analysis via drones to avoid traffic in the city. The foreign news agencies said that the hospital officials were of the view that samples could be sent in significantly less time as compared to road transport. The medical staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has launched a pilot scheme that will use drones to send blood samples between hospitals. The officials said that transferring samples via van or motorcycle between Guy’sRead More
RPO holds open court to address grievances
ATTOCK (SEP-24) Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, Babar Sarfraz Alpa while addressing the aggrieved complainants of Attock and other parts of the range directed DPO Attock to resolve the genuine complaints of the people who appeared in “Khuli Kachehri” at the regional office to address public grievances here on Tuesday. This initiative is part of the Punjab government’s open door policy, said police spokesman. During the open court, several citizens voiced their concerns, including Asif Mahmood, Malik Waqas, Noman Afzal, and Muhammad Farid from Rawalpindi as well as Muhammad AsifRead More