Monday, February 3rd, 2025
N. Korea hits back at Rubio ‘rogue state’ remarks
SEOUL, FEB 3 (AFP/APP): North Korea on Monday criticised Marco Rubio for calling the country a “rogue state”, dismissing a comment made by the top US diplomat during a recent interview as “nonsense”. In Pyongyang’s first public denunciation of the new Trump administration, a foreign ministry spokesman said that the nuclear-armed country would “never tolerate any provocation of the US”. North Korea “will take tough counteraction”, against any US actions, according to a statement carried on state news service KCNA. The comments come after US President DonaldRead More
Iranian embassy condemns terror attacks in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan has extended condolences to government and people of Pakistan and the families who lost loved ones during the attacks of the terrorist elements against security forces in recent days. Recalling the principled position of IR. Iran in condemning all shapes of terrorism & extremism, it emphasizes the necessity of continuous efforts as well as bilateral, regional & international cooperation to prevent and effectively combat with this ominous phenomenon.
Swedish man found guilty of hate crime over Holy Quran desecration
Salwan Najem imposed fines over holy book desecration, derogatory comments he made about Muslims DNA STOCKHOLM: A Swedish court found an anti-Islam campaigner guilty on Monday of hate crimes for publicly desecrating Holy Quran, in a ruling handed down five days after another man also being prosecuted over the incidents was shot dead. Salwan Najem, a Swedish citizen, was given a suspended sentence and fines over the holy book desecration and derogatory comments he made about Muslims in the 2023 incidents, which led to unrest and inspired anger towards SwedenRead More
Safe City Islamabad issues over 900 e-challans in January
ISLAMABAD, FEB 03 (DNA) — Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP), through the Safe City e-challan system, have intensified efforts to enforce traffic laws, issuing over 900 e-challans in January alone. An ITP official told media on Monday that ITP issued over 900 e-challans in January alone, while more than 277,000 tickets have been issued to date for various traffic violations. He said the implementation of the e-challan system, in line with international standards, ensures strict adherence to traffic laws in the federal capital. Using data from the Excise and Taxation department linkedRead More
Crescent HC claims decisive win against Burni in COAS Championship opener
LAHORE, FEB 3: /DNA/ – Crescent Hockey Club Sargodha defeated Burni Hockey Club Quetta 4-2 in the first match of the final round of the ongoing 2nd COAS Inter-Club Hockey Championship here at the Manzoorul Hassan Hockey Stadium on Monday. Abdullah scored three goals and Nehran scored one goal from the winners. From Burni Club Imran and Wasay scored one goal each. In the second match Gojra Sports defeated National Hockey Club, Karachi 2-0. Azan scored both goals. In the third match Tiger Hockey Club Bahawalpur defeated Sami Abid HockeyRead More
Saudi Development Fund CEO meets PM Shehbaz in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – A delegation of Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) led by Sultan Bin Abdul Rehman Al Marshad, CEO of SFD call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 3 February, 2025.