Friday, February 28th, 2025
Maritime security exercise sea guard-25 culminates at Karachi
DNA KARACHI, 28 FEB: Maritime Security Exercise SEA GUARD-25 concluded with a debrief session held in Karachi. Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations), Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The exercise aimed to rehearse and validate maritime information sharing and response mechanisms among various national organizations. While addressing the session, the Chief Guest commended the role of the Joint Maritime Information and Coordination Centre (JMICC) as a vital platform for fostering collaboration among national maritime stakeholders. He also lauded Pakistan Navy’s continued commitmentRead More
Australia book semi-final spot after rain washes out Afghanistan clash
LAHORE, FEB 28: Australia secured their place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after their crucial clash against Afghanistan was washed out due to rain at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Australia, who started their campaign with a stunning victory over arch-rivals England, finished with four points as their remaining two matches ended in no results. The two-time champions, as a result, became the first team to qualify for the Final Four from Group B, while Afghanistan are not all but out of the tournament even if England beatRead More
Trump demands return of US military equipment
Trump’s proposal to retrieve military equipment could lead to re-invading Afghanistan, experts say. Agencies Washington: US President Donald Trump has called for the recovery of billions of dollars’ worth of US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal in 2021. During his first Cabinet meeting, Trump criticised the handling of the withdrawal, referring to it as a “disastrous exit.” He specifically mentioned the abandonment of “billions, tens of billions of dollars’ worth of equipment,” including brand new trucks. Trump argued that the US should make efforts toRead More
Ethnic and religious diversity are symbols of national unity, says Baradar
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) believes in ethnic and religious diversity and considers it a symbol of national unity in the country. Addressing Shia Muslims at a large gathering aimed at strengthening national unity and supporting the Islamic Emirate system at the Loya Jirga Hall in Kabul, Baradar said: “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan respects ethnic diversity and regards it as a symbol of national unity.” Baradar also urged citizens not to believe the rumors andRead More
Saudi Arabia, UAE to observe first fast tomorrow as Ramadan moon sighted
RIYADH: The authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Friday announced sighting the crescent of the new lunar month marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday evening, the holy month of Ramadan, will begin on March 1 (Saturday), the Saudi Supreme Court announced. Saudi Arabia is usually the first country to see the moon for Islamic months, which is followed by other Arab, Middle Eastern and Western countries and some parts of India. The Muslim world welcomes RamadanRead More
Ramadan moon not sighted in Pakistan, fasting to begin from Sunday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Friday that the Ramadan moon was not sighted in Pakistan, and the first fast would fall on Sunday (March 2). The committee, headed by its chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, met in Peshawar to sight the Ramadan moon. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Maulana Azad said no testimony was received about the moon’s sighting from across the country. The decision came after different zonal committee meetings held in their respective domains received no testimonies about the moon sighting. SaudiRead More