Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Afghan nationals can’t live in capital after Dec 3: Naqvi
Interior minister dares PTI to reveal names of those allegedly killed in clashes with law enforcers Khayam Abbasi Islamabad: Following fierce clashes between PTI protesters and law enforces in the capital, the federal government has decided that Afghan nationals will not be allowed to stay in Islamabad without permission after December 31. The development came after 37 Afghan nationals, who were reportedly part of the PTI’s “do-or-die protest, were arrested in Islamabad. In addition to this, a number of Afghan citizens were taken into custody in Punjab during the PTIRead More
Belarus President meets army chief
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 27: The President of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), in Islamabad today. The discussion encompassed matters of mutual interest, prospects for defense cooperation, and regional security dynamics. The COAS emphasized Pakistan’s appreciation for Belarus’s contributions to global and regional affairs, expressing a desire to strengthen and expand bilateral ties. President Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their significant role in fostering regional peace and stability, as well as their sacrifices in theRead More
Naqvi commends security forces for restoring peace in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted a visit from D-Chowk to Khyber Plaza on early Wednesday morning, where he reviewed the efforts of law enforcement agencies in restoring order. During his visit, Naqvi met with security personnel on duty at D-Chowk and praised their bravery and dedication in handling recent unrest. The minister lauded the collective efforts of the Rangers, Islamabad Police, Punjab Police, Sindh Police, FC, and the Pakistan Army for successfully clearing the area of miscreants. He expressed gratitude for their role in maintainingRead More
Canada AI project hopes to help reverse mass insect extinction
MONTREAL, NOV 27 (AFP/APP): Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to collect data that can help reverse species collapse and avert catastrophe for the planet. “Of all the mass extinctions we have experienced in the past, the one affecting insects is happening a thousand times faster,” said Maxim Larrivee, director of the Montreal Insectarium. The decline is occurring so quickly it can’t be properly monitored, making it impossible “to put in place the necessary actions to slow it down,”Read More
Of disjointed and ‘compromised’ PTI leadership
CommentAnsar Mahmood Bhatti There is a saying that behind every successful man, there is a woman. However, in the case of Imran Khan, it appears the opposite might be true. It is widely believed that during his three and half year tenure as Prime Minister, his wife, Bushra Bibi, played a significant role in decision-making. Allegedly, under her influence, close associates such as Farah Gogi and others benefited immensely through questionable practices involving transfers, postings, land acquisitions, housing schemes, and more. One prominent controversy linked to this dynamic is theRead More
Former Conservative leader William Hague appointed Oxford University chancellor
LONDON: William Hague, a former leader of the Conservative Party and England’s foreign minister, was elected on Wednesday as the next chancellor of the University of Oxford, a largely ceremonial role which dates back centuries. Hague was named as successor to Chris Patten, Britain’s last governor of Hong Kong and a former senior Conservative politician, for what is seen as one of the grandest positions in higher education. He beat off competition from the former Labour minister Peter Mandelson and three other candidates. The university said Hague “won a majorityRead More