Saturday, December 28th, 2024
Indian State funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (AFP/APP): India on Saturday accorded former premier Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, a state funeral with full military honours, complete with a gun salute. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, after which seven days of state mourning were declared. The honours were led by President Draupadi Murmu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, along with the country’s top civilian and military officials. Bhutan’sRead More
Diplomatic Football League Season 8 kicked off in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Season 8 of the Gerry’s Diplomatic Football League is marking a vibrant start with some thrilling matches. A total of 18 teams are competing in the league, divided into two groups, battling through the league stage to secure spots in the knockout rounds. In Group B, MOFA, Big Bird, and Central Asia United are leading the pack with six points each, showcasing strong early performances. Meanwhile, in Group A, Trio Homes and Nigeria are setting the pace as group leaders. The league has attracted the diplomatic communityRead More
Khawarij-Afghan Taliban ‘joint infiltration attempt’ on border foiled
RAWALPINDI: Security forces successfully thwarted an attempted infiltration and retaliated decisively against a cross-border attack by militants in the Kurram and North Waziristan regions, security sources told Geo News on Saturday. According to security sources, a group of 20 to 25 khawarij, in coordination with the Afghan Taliban, launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani posts using heavy weaponry this morning. In a swift and effective response, Pakistani forces not only neutralised the infiltration attempt but also delivered a strong counterattack. Reports claim that over 15 militants, including Afghan Taliban members,Read More
Pak vs SA: Third day of Centurion Test delayed due to rain
CENTURION: Rain played spoilsport on Saturday as the third day of the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the SuperSport Park has been delayed. If the rain subsides, Pakistan will be resuming the third day on 88 for three, with star batters Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel at 16 and eight, respectively. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan is just two runs short of erasing South Africa’s first innings lead of 90 runs. Notably, South Africa would qualify for next year’s World Test Championship final forRead More
Speakers call for reconnecting with Quaid-i-Azam’s vision
ISLAMABAD, DEC 28: /DNA/ – As Pakistan nears its centennial year of independence, engaging in thoughtful discussions to envision a prosperous future becomes imperative. In this regard the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad in collaboration with Air University organized a guest lecture under its Catalyst Conversation Series on ‘Steering through Storms: Quaid-i-Azam’s Leadership in the Time of Crisis’, which aimed to facilitate such discourse. Moderated by CASS Research Assistant Shaheer Ahmad, the discussion explored Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s leadership style and decision-making during turbulent times, drawing lessonsRead More