Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Pakistan trashes Indian Defence Minister, Army Chief’s baseless assertions over AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (APP/DNA):Pakistan on Wednesday strongly rejected the baseless accusations and unfounded assertions made by India’s Defence Minister and Chief of Army Staff on 13 and 14 January, about Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. “Jammu and Kashmir remains an internationally recognized disputed territory, whose final status is to be determined in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. In this context, India has no legal or moral grounds to assert fictitious claims over the territories of Azad JammuRead More
Sindh CM meets Deputy PM Dar to review development projects
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 /DNA/ – Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 in his office today. He was accompanied by MNA Syed Naveed Qamar as well as Sindh Planning Minister, Chief Secretary Sindh, Chairman P&D Sindh and Finance Secretary Sindh. The meeting was also attended by the Finance Minister as well as Secretaries of relevant Federal Divisions. The meeting: * Reviewed in detail the on-going development projects included in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of Sindh. * DeliberatedRead More
Trump’s picks for his cabinet and other top posts
WASHINGTON, JAN 15: Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions got under way on Tuesday, with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth the first to face questioning from U.S. senators. Several confirmation hearings are scheduled before Trump, a Republican, is sworn in as president on Monday, while others will not be held until after he takes office. Nominees require a simple majority in the 100-seat Senate to be confirmed. Republicans hold 53 seats, but some of Trump’s picks could struggle to be confirmed if aRead More
Pakistan and Bangladesh: Turning the Page on a Bitter Past
by: Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal After almost half a century, as a student of history, I was struck by a picture that symbolized the transformation of relationships between two nations. The photograph captured Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir presenting souvenirs to a top military delegation from Bangladesh, a gesture of goodwill and friendship.This seemingly simple act carried profound symbolism, not just for Pakistan-Bangladesh relations but also for the broader narrative of South Asian history. As I pondered this picture, my mind wandered to another image deeply etched in history;Read More
The Dichotomy of American Power
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The contemporary United States reveals a paradoxical duality a nation experiencing internal discord while maintaining global preeminence. Despite two-thirds of Americans perceiving the country as on the wrong track and waning public trust in government, the United States remains the wealthiest and most powerful state in the international system. This paradox is underpinned by structural factors, such as vast land resources, a growing and diverse demographic, and a decentralized political framework. However, these assets also exacerbate vulnerabilities, including pronounced economic disparities, political polarization, and strategic overreach.Economically,Read More
PM for an active role of all institutions to curb human smuggling
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed all the relevant institutions to play an active role in curbing human smuggling and take strict legal action against the perpetrators defaming the country through their heinous business. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review the measures against human smuggling, instructed to address the shortage of manpower in the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and ensure effective screening of those traveling abroad at the airports. The prime minister directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to run an awarenessRead More