Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Civil Rights and Social Action
By: Zahra Ali The world, as we know, is progressing at lightning speed, yet, civil rights and social action remain two foundational pillars that deserve renewed commitment and revitalized action. People around the world take pride themselves on advancements in technology, science, and economic models, but the trajectory of human rights remains disturbingly erratic. Civil rights are not just about legal protection—they are about ensuring that everyone can live with dignity, regardless of race, religion, gender, or socioeconomic status. And social action is the bridge that transforms these ideals intoRead More
Arrested facilitator was ‘our own policeman’: IG
Arrested suspect held meeting with terrorists of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Mohammad Khurasani, says Gandapur Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR: Police have arrested a constable identified as the key facilitator of the suicide attack that killed at least 86 police officials in the Police Lines area of Peshawar in January 2023, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Akhtar Hayat Gandapur said. The explosion had occurred in the central hall of the mosque, causing the roof to come crashing down upon those who were offering Zuhr prayers at the time. According to security officials, the suicideRead More
Pakistan calls for ‘redefining’ climate finance strategy to help vulnerable nations
BAKU, NOV 12: Ahead of the 29th United Nations climate conference, also known as COP29, in Baku, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for “redefining” the global climate finance framework to “effectively meet the needs of vulnerable nations”. The premier made these remarks while addressing the Climate Finance Roundtable Conference, which was attended by multiple global leaders, held on the sidelines of “World Leaders’ Climate Action Summit” of the COP29. While elaborating the purpose of the roundtable, PM Shehbaz briefed the participants that it was intended to foster new thinkingRead More
Uzbekistan on the way to a sustainable future: Environmental initiatives and int’l cooperation
TASHKENT: On Nov 11-13, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is taking part in the World Summit on Combating Climate Change at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be held in Baku. Delegations from almost 200 countries at the level of heads of state, government and ministers, representatives of international organizations, NGOs, expert, scientific and social circles are expected to participate in the conference. The event is part of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UNRead More
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb meets French Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Nocholas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, who called on the Minister at Finance Division today. During the meeting which was also attended by Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik and Chairman FBR Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial, issues of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation and collaboration in trade, commerce and socio-economic sectors, were discussed. Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb shared with the French Ambassador an update on the stateRead More
Polish embassy hosts celebration for independence and armed forces day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – The Polish Embassy in Pakistan hosted a special event to mark Poland’s Independence Day and Armed Forces Day, commemorating Poland’s rebirth as a sovereign state following World War I. The ceremony, held in Islamabad, brought together esteemed guests including the Honorable Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, members of the National Assembly and Senate, representatives of federal and provincial authorities, and ambassadors and diplomats from the international community. In his welcome address, the Polish Ambassador extended gratitude to the distinguishedRead More