Sunday, December 29th, 2024
Tourist killed in Egypt Red Sea shark attack: environment ministry
Cairo, Dec 29 (AFP/APP):A shark attack off Egypt’s Red Sea coast killed one tourist and injured another, the country’s environment ministry said on Sunday. “Two foreigners were attacked by a shark in the northern Marsa Alam area, which led to the injury of one and the death of the other,” a ministry statement said. The Egyptian government did not identify the victims’ nationalities. Both tourists wereRead More
Pitfalls of misplaced priorities: some musings
Analysis Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Politics in Pakistan continues to evolve with each passing day, but the challenges it faces are deeply rooted in its history. Since its inception in 1947, the country has been marked by persistent political upheavals, a phenomenon that has significantly hindered its ability to achieve steady progress and development. These disruptions have not only delayed nation-building efforts but also left Pakistan struggling to keep pace with other nations that gained independence around the same time, such as India and South Korea, which have made considerable stridesRead More
After much ado, President Zardari signs contentious madrassa registration bill into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday signed the madrassa registration bill into law ending the weeks-long friction with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). Meanwhile, the National Assembly Secretariat has issued a gazette notification for the said law according to which seminaries would be registered as per the Societies Act. Furthermore, the president has also issued an ordinance concerning amendments to the Societies Registration Act 2024. Play VideoAs per the ordinance, applicable only to the Islamabad’s jurisdiction, madrassas will have the discretion to register either with the education ministry or theRead More
Larkana: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Ratodero Water Supply Scheme
The inauguration of the Ratodero Water Supply Scheme represents a significant step forward in addressing one of the most pressing needs of the people of Sindh Mumtaz Ahmed Bhatti Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health. In the Sindh province of Pakistan, the Water Supply Scheme for Ratodero Town stands as a testament to the commitment of both local and provincial leadership in addressing this critical issue. The inauguration ceremony of the Water Supply Scheme for Ratodero Town was a momentousRead More
Bangladesh HC keen to expand ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 /DNA/ – Central Chairman, EFP, former President ICCI, a distinguished industrialist, extended his warm congratulations to the newly appointed High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain, during a special meeting. On this occasion, he expressed his honor to be the first in Pakistan to congratulate the Bangladeshi High Commissioner on assuming this important role. He highlighted that the establishment of the current government in Bangladesh has infused new warmth into the bilateral relations between the two countries, fostering a stronger sense of brotherhood among the peopleRead More
South Africa defeat Pakistan in first match by two wickets
CENTURION: Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada have led South Africa to inflict defeat on Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion, on Sunday. South Africa qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after today’s victory. Returning pacer Mohammad Abbas’ six-wicket haul went in vain as South Africa held their nerves calm to edge past Pakistan. South Africa’s tailenders Rabada and Jansen displayed nerves of steel and put together a match-winning 51-run partnership to defy Pakistan’s comeback. The duo batted sensibly to recover theirRead More