Monday, January 27th, 2025
West Indies win Test in Pakistan for first time in 35 years
MULTAN: Spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets as the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan for the first time in nearly 35 years on Monday. The West Indies won the second Test in Multan by 120 runs on day three to draw the series 1-1. Pakistan won the first Test by 127 runs, also in Multan. Warrican finished with nine wickets in the match — 19 in the series — to give the hosts a taste of their own medicine on spin-friendly pitches. The last time the WestRead More
Al-Shifa Trust treats 29 million patients in 30 years
RAWALPINDI, JAN 27: /DNA/ – Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital said on Monday that by 2050, Pakistan’s population will double, and so will the number of people confronting eye problems. Eye problems are on the rise due to factors such as prolonged screen time, poor lifestyle habits, urbanization, and aging populations, and the government should brace to address these problems, it said. Major. Gen. (Retd) Rehmat Khan, President of Al-Shifa Trust (AST), said that the private sector will not be able to cope with the problem of this magnitude; therefore, theRead More
Pakistan believes in One-China policy
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 /DNA/ – Responding to media speculations, the spokesperson categorically rejected baseless and unfounded allegations to target Pakistan-China friendship. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the foundational principle of the One-China Policy which is a consistent cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and remains unchanged. The Spokesperson emphasized that China was Pakistan’s all-weather strategic partner. This relationship is characterized by mutual trust, shared values, support on issues of core concern and a commitment to regional and global stability.
Constitutional rights at stake in proposed PECA changes: JAC
KARACHI, JAN 27 /DNA/ – The Joint Action Committee of media bodies consisting of PBA, APNS, CPNE, AEMEND and PFUJ has addressed the following letter to the chairman Standing Committee of Senate on Interior apprising him on the stance of the JAC on the PECA bill. JAC (Joint Action Committee) is a representative body of all media organizations, PFUJ, CPNE, AEMEND, APNS and PBA. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) wishes to draw your attention to the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) through the PECA AmendmentRead More
Setbacks Encountered in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan Recent developments have posed challenges to the U.S. deportation policy under President Trump’s administration. On January 24, 2025, Mexico denied permission for a U.S. military aircraft, specifically a C-17 transport plane, carrying approximately 80 deported migrants to land in the country, citing concerns over sovereignty and the treatment of deportees. Similarly, Colombia has rejected U.S. military flights carrying deported Colombian migrants, with President Gustavo Petro emphasizing the need for dignified and respectful treatment of migrants while rejecting their criminalization. Unauthorized immigration remains a complexRead More