Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Kashmir will remain corner stone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, PM assures Hurriyat leaders
MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 05 (APP/DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured that issue of Jammu and Kashmir was a cornerstone of the country’s foreign policy and will continue to be so till its resolution. Talking to a delegation of All Parties Hurriyat Conference here on Wednesday the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s moral, diplomatic, and political support for the struggle of Kashmiri brothers and sisters. “The sacrifices of Kashmiris who have laid down their lives in the struggle for the right to self-determination will not go in vain,” the Prime MinisterRead More
BIOGRAPHY OF HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN IV
The Aga Khan IV was born on 13 December 1936, in Geneva, son of the late Prince Aly Khan and his first wife, the late Princess Tajuddawlah, née Joan Yarde-Buller. He spent his early childhood in Nairobi, Kenya. On 11 July 1957, at the age of 20, he succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III as the 49th Imam, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community. He has led the Ismaili community for 67 years, a period of enormous change. In the context of his role asRead More
Zardari, Zhao Leji emphasize strategic trust in bilateral relations
BEIJING, FEB 5: /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Leji, in Beijing today. President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Zhao underscored the time-tested and all-weather friendship between the two countries, which has continued to grow in depth and scope over the decades. They also underlined strategic mutual trust as the cornerstone of the China-Pakistan relationship and emphasized the importance of continued high-level exchanges to further deepen the ongoing practical cooperation.Read More
PNCA exhibition explores libraries as cultural sanctuaries through art
ISLAMABAD, FEB 5 /DNA/ – Pakistan National Council of the Arts and OffGrid Studios proudly present Rebinding the Library: An Artistic Intervention, on the 4th of February, 2025 at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) National Art Gallery, Gallery #5 Islamabad. This compelling exhibition featuring the perspectives of 19 talented artists exploring the theme of libraries and the pursuit of knowledge. Inaugurated by esteemed artist and curator Dr. Arjumand Faisal, alongside DG PNCA, Mr. Ayoub Jamali, the exhibition marks the culmination of a three-week art residency held inRead More
Saudi Arabia reaffirms firm stance: No ties with Israel without Palestinian state
RIYADH, Feb 05 (DNA): The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday affirmed that the Kingdom’s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering. The ministry, in a statement, said Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, clearly and unequivocally has reaffirmed this stance during his speech at the opening of the first session of the ninth term of the Shura Council on September 18, 2024. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independentRead More
UNHCR and IOM concerned about recent developments requiring Afghans to leave Pakistan’s capital
From Shamim Shahid ISLAMABAD, FEB 5: /DNA/ – The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and IOM, the International Organization for Migration, are concerned about recent developments requiring Afghan nationals in Pakistan to relocate from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Rawalpindi or else face deportation. The two agencies are seeking clarity over the modality and timeframe of this relocation. While UNHCR and IOM recognise that states may choose to limit freedom of movement for foreigners, including refugees, we jointly urge the Government of Pakistan to implement any relocation measures with dueRead More