Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
PODA advocates for amendment in child marriage restraint act Punjab
KALLAR SYEDAN, JAN 1 /DNA/ – During an engaging awareness-raising session organized by PODA in the hall of Tehsil Municipal Corporation, participants unanimously agreed to support an amendment in the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2015. The proposed amendment seeks to raise the minimum age of marriage for girls from 16 to 18 years, ensuring a safer and more empowering future for young girls in Punjab. This resolution aims to safeguard adolescent girls’ fundamental rights, including access to education, reproductive health, and employment opportunities. By doing so, it will ultimately contributeRead More
Punjab introduces free legal aid for indigent prisoners across all jails
LAHORE, Jan 01 (APP/DNA): The Punjab Home Department has launched a new initiative to provide free legal aid to indigent prisoners in all jails of the province. In line with the directive of Punjab’s chief minister, the Punjab government has ensured that no poor prisoner would be deprived of legal assistance. According to spokesperson for the Home Department, the department has set up free legal aid committees in all 43 jails across the province. The committees would ensure that prisoners who could not afford legal representation for their casesRead More
The Trusted Mediator: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s Legacy in Bridging Political Gaps
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the complex political landscape of Pakistan, the role of the Speaker of the National Assembly is crucial in maintaining parliamentary decorum and ensuring a balance between opposing factions. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, a seasoned parliamentarian, has emerged as a pivotal figure in bridging the gaps between the opposition and ruling parties. His statesmanship, impartiality, and commitment to democratic values have earned him widespread respect across the political spectrum, making him a symbol of unity in turbulent times. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s journey in politics is closely intertwinedRead More
From Hybrid Warfare to AI-Driven Conflicts
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The geopolitical landscape in the near future is likely to be shaped by several significant phenomena that could alter the balance of global power, particularly in relation to the Western world. One such scenario is the potential withdrawal of the United States from its historically dominant role, accompanied by the adoption of a doctrine of non-interference in international affairs. Should this occur, it could lead to a diminished global leadership role for the U.S., thereby creating a power vacuum that may enable China and Russia toRead More
Dar hosts reception marking Pakistan’s eighth UNSC non-permanent membership
ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, hosted a reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to mark the beginning of Pakistan’s term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the years 2025-2026. The event was attended by the heads of resident Missions of the UN Security Council Member States in Islamabad and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister said that elected forRead More
Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities in annual ritual
ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – Pakistan and India exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, today. The exchange took place pursuant to the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India. Signed on 31 December 1988, the Agreement, inter alia, provides that both countries shall inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities, falling within its definition, on 1st January of each calendar year. Accordingly, the list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to aRead More