Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Realme launches waterproof smartphone, the realme C75
Nazir Siyal KARACHI, DEC 23 /DNA/ – The world’s fastest growing smartphone brand realme has officially launched the realme C75, a revolutionary device with unparalleled water and dust resistance protection. It features the coveted IP69 rating, a rare inclusion across its price segment in Pakistan. The device is available for PKR 49,999/-. With the realme C75, the brand takes innovation to an entirely new level. Packed with features rarely seen in its price range, this device is designed to meet the demands of modern users: • IP69 Rating: Unprecedented waterRead More
Govt announces public holidays schedule for 2025
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23: The federal government has released the schedule for public holidays for the year 2025, including holidays for national, Islamic, and minority festivals. The Cabinet Division has issued a notification detailing the dates of holidays to be observed on various occasions throughout the year. The announcement provides clarity on public holidays for the upcoming year, allowing citizens to plan accordingly.
Middle East Braces for Unrest
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Recent events in Syria have triggered significant political transformations, notably the dismantling of statues of former President Hafez Assad in major cities—a symbolic act reminiscent of Baghdad’s 2003 upheaval post-Saddam Hussein’s ouster. The jubilant public reaction followed the sudden removal of President Bashar Assad after 24 years of rule. Despite these developments, Syria’s trajectory toward peace remains precarious. The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by the contentious Abu Mohammed al-Golani, faces challenges to its legitimacy due to its jihadist roots. While the majority ofRead More
9th Adab Festival celebrates literature’s role in building harmonious society at ISSI
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 /DNA/ – The 9th “Adab Festival Pakistan”, hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with Lightstone Publishers, had an engaging daylong sessions highlighting the role played by literature in building a harmonious society. In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood emphasized Pakistan’s literary richness and ISSI’s commitment to fostering creativity through literature. He highlighted the Adab Festival’s role in promoting book reading, especially among youth, as a vital balancing factor in the digital age. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood lauded the festival as a platformRead More
North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul
SEOUL, DEC 23 (AFP/APP): More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war with Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday. The new figure follows a report by Seoul’s spy agency to MPs last week, which said at least 100 North Korean soldiers had been killed since entering combat in December. Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military, including to the Kursk border region where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year. “Through variousRead More
Kabul hails Saudi decision to resume activities at Afghanistan embassy
KABUL, DEC 23 (AFP/APP): The Afghan foreign ministry on Monday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume its diplomatic operations in Kabul, more than three years after Riyadh withdrew its staff during the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. “We are optimistic about the possibility of strengthening relations and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan through the resumption of these activities,” said Afghan foreign ministry spokesman Zia Ahmad in a statement. “We will also be able to respond to the problems of Afghans residing in Saudi Arabia.” Riyadh had postedRead More