Friday, November 22nd, 2024
A Gamble for Peace
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the White House has generated significant discourse in Tehran, where the primary concern is not what policy trajectory the incoming administration might adopt toward Iran but whether the Islamic Republic should engage in negotiations with the former president. Prominent Iranian officials, including experienced diplomats, argue that Tehran must exercise its agency and signal a willingness to negotiate. This perspective posits that Trump’s strong mandate, as evidenced by the electoral outcome, provides him with the political latitude to broker aRead More
Establishment, PTI talks in progress
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: The key PTI leader and member of the think-thank Rauf Hassan has claimed that talks between the Establishment and the PTI are in progress. While talking a TV talk show on Friday Rauf said that the talks were taking place at a very high level. He dispelled the impression as if the Interior Minister was leading the talks. He said it was something beyond the limits of the interior minister. He added that if talks success then the protest date may be changed from November 24 toRead More
Sri Lankan High Commissioner honored at MoFA farewell lunch
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Pakistan hosted a farewell lunch in honor of the outgoing High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne on 21 November 2024, in Islamabad.Mr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia & Pacific) at MoFA, conveyed his deep appreciation for Admiral Wijegunaratne’s significant contributions in strengthening the cordial and cooperative relationship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka during his tenure.In his remarks, Admiral Wijegunaratne highlighted the enduring and brotherly bond between the two nations and expressed his gratitude toRead More
Parachanar massacre: who is responsible
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR: Stock of questions arises as not only banned militants disowned targeting of innocent civilians including women and children who were on way to home in Kurram but also the convoy was escorted by personnel of security forces. All personnel of security forces remained safe and sound but the helpless and innocent civilians shot killed for undone sin. . Retired Inspector General Police Syed Irshad Hussian Shah is right in his words that no other than state organs are involved when the innocent civilians including women and childrenRead More
Commodore Ateeq ur Rehman Abid promoted to rear admiral
KARACHI, NON 22 /DNA/ – Commodore Ateeq ur Rehman Abid has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect. Rear Admiral Ateeq ur Rehman Abid got commission in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1995. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, Naval War College, USA, and Royal College of Defence Studies, UK. The Flag Officer has completed various professional courses from national and international institutes. He has done International Security and Strategic Leadership Studies Course from UK, Naval Staff Course from USA,Read More
APNS welcomes Punjab government’s advertising policy move
LAHORE, NON 22 /DNA/ – Azma Bukhari, Minister of Information, Punjab in a meeting with APNS executive committee announced that the Chief Minister Punjab has acceded to APNS request to withdraw the amendment in the PPRA Rules and restore tender notice advertisements in newspapers. The APNS executive committee thanked the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and stated that the decision will help the newspaper industry to brave the economic crunch. The information minister stated that the Chief Minister Punjab is clear in her resolve to support the Print media. SheRead More