Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
NA Speaker condoles death of Karim Aga, pays tribute to his impeccable social services
ISLAMABAD, FEB 5 (APP/DNA):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Prince Karim Aga Khan. He termed his demise an irreparable loss and a profound tragedy that has left the entire nation in mourning. While paying tribute to Prince Karim Aga Khan’s extraordinary contributions, Ayaz Sadiq described him as a visionary, philanthropist, and a leader of social welfare. “Under his leadership, AKDN successfully completed numerous projects in education,Read More
Pakistan marks Kashmir Solidarity Day with nationwide rallies, protests
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day today (Wednesday) to express unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination as promised in the United Nations’ resolutions. The day is marked by a public holiday every year on February 5, with solidarity walks taking place across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with a renewed commitment to their just struggle for freedom from Indian subjugation. In Islamabad, a rally is set to beRead More
Saudi Arabia, in swift response to Trump, says no ties with Israel without Palestinian state
RIYADH, FEB 5: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed that it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created, countering claims by US President Donald Trump that the kingdom has dropped such demands. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Saudi foreign ministry underscored Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “clear and explicit” stance, asserting that the kingdom remains unwavering in its support for Palestinian statehood and strongly rejects any attempt to displace Palestinians from their land. The statement came a day after Trump made a controversial announcement,Read More
Bilawal Bhutto grieved over passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan
KARACHI, FEB 5 (APP/DNA):Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed heartfelt condolence over passing of the Spiritual leader of Ismaili Community and head of Aga Khan Development Network Prince Karim Aga Khan. PPP chairman said that the services of the late Prince Karim Aga Khan for the welfare of humanity and the establishment of scientific and medical institutions will always be remembered. Bilawal Bhutto said that Prince Karim Aga Khan always prioritized serving the people and the development of backward areas. He prayed that Allah Almighty grant theRead More
‘Around 10’ dead, including gunman, in Sweden’s worst mass shooting
ÖREBRO, SWEDEN, FEB 5 (AFP/APP/DNA):Around 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a shooting at an education centre in Sweden, including the suspected gunman, with the Swedish prime minister branding it the “worst mass shooting” in the country’s history. Authorities had initially said that several people were wounded in the violence at Campus Risbergska, a secondary school for young adults in the town of Orebro, but had not reported any fatalities. School attacks are relatively rare in Sweden, but the country has suffered shootings and bombings linked to gang violenceRead More
Jammu and Kashmir is a Part of Our DNA, There Can Be No Compromise on It”: Senator Mushahid Hussain
ISLAMABAD, FEB 5 (DNA): The Institute of Regional Studies, in collaboration with CISS (AJK), organized a seminar to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Speaking on the occasion, Senator Mushahid Hussain reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kashmiri cause, emphasizing that as the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, had declared, “Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan.” He stated, “Jammu and Kashmir is a part of our DNA, and there can be no compromiseRead More