Friday, December 27th, 2024
EU issues scam alert in Pakistan
Criminal organisations spreading fake visa info via Google Maps, misleading Pakistanis about services, says EU Office DNA ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) Delegation to Pakistan has issued a public warning regarding a scam targeting Pakistani citizens about criminal organisations spreading misleading information about visa and consular appointments by creating fake embassy listings and phone numbers on Google Maps. In a statement shared on X on Friday, the delegation confirmed that several fake entries for EU member state embassies had been observed in Islamabad. These listings, which include incorrect details aboutRead More
Richard Grenell: Catalyst or Noise?
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan The Establishment, after having consolidated control over all pillars of the state, the country’s polity, and the media, perhaps feels more powerful and in full control than at any time since the autocratic rule of General (R) Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf, who passed away as a fugitive in Dubai, faced an ignominious end after battling amyloidosis, a rare disease. People, left with no effective means to express their sentiments against what they perceive as suppression, resorted to protests and agitations. These were met with brutalRead More
Iranian ambassador, PCP chairman join hands to combat fake news
ISLAMABAD, DEC 27 (DNA): Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam and Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) Chairman, Arshad Khan Jadoon on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing media collaboration between Iran and Pakistan as part of a broader strategy to counter the growing menace of fake news. During the meeting here at the Iranian Embassy, both dignitaries underscored the critical importance of tackling disinformation that threatens societal harmony. They agreed that fostering strong media ties between the two nations is essential to portraying a positive image of both countriesRead More
Kremlin says no comment on Azerbaijani plane crash until probe completed
Moscow, Dec 27 (AFP/APP):The Kremlin said Friday that it would not comment on the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane until an inquiry was completed, after reports the jet was targeted by a Russian air defence missile. The Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub, on Wednesday after going off course for undetermined reasons. Thirty-eight of the 67 people on board died. Read More
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Dec 27 (AFP/APP): India announced seven days of state mourning on Friday after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, died at the age of 92 late on Thursday evening at a hospital in New Delhi. He will also be accorded a state funeral. The Indian government said in aRead More
Islands, sports and spotted dogs: Five facts about Croatia
Zagreb, Dec 27 (AFP/APP):Croatians will vote for a new president on Sunday, with many analysts saying incumbent left-wing populist Zoran Milanovic is a clear frontrunner. Here are five facts about the former Yugoslav republic, independent since 1991: – 1,000 islands – Croatia is blessed with a stunning coastline along the Adriatic Sea dotted with more than 1,000 islands and islets attracting around 20 millionRead More