Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Saudi envoy, Ishaq Dar pledge to boost bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, MAR 3 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today. Both expressed their commitment to further strengthen the existing deep-rooted ties between the two countries, particularly in the areas of trade & investment. The Ambassador conveyed Ramadan greetings for DPM and people of Pakistan. DPM reciprocated the same for the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia.
Champions Trophy: New Zealand in confident mood for semi against ‘strong’ South Africa
LAHORE, MAR 3: New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month. The Black Caps lost to India in their final Group A match on Sunday in Dubai but Tom Latham said it would have no bearing on the encounter for a place in the final. More relevant is that New Zealand chased down 305 against South Africa in Lahore after Kane Williamson scored 133 and also beat hosts Pakistan in the tri-series. “We’re fortunate thatRead More
EU Founded for Peace, Now Engaged in War
By: Qamar Bashir Ursula von der Leyen recently announced, following the London summit, that the European Union would unveil a “comprehensive rearmament plan for Europe on March 6.” She emphasized the urgency of increasing military investments in order to “prepare for the worst.” However, this announcement has sparked significant skepticism and criticism. Many Europeans question the source of the funding for such a militarization effort, wondering if their remaining resources will be stripped away. For years, the European Union has been portrayed as a beacon of prosperity and peace. Yet,Read More
Four Paws team rescues severely-wounded Asian bear, shifts animal from Jauharabad to Islamabad
Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, MAR 3 /DNA/ – The first day of the holy month of Ramazan brought much-awaited relief for a 7-year-old Asian bear who was kept in illegal captivity and used for baiting (for fighting with trained dogs) in Punjab’s city Jauharabad (Khushab). The nonstop rescue operation—from Vienna to Lahore; from Lahore to Jauharabad and then from Jauharabad to Islamabad—ended with safe landing of the poor creature at the animal rescue & rehabilitation centre (previously Murghazar Zoo) of Islamabad. According to details, the rapid response team from global animalRead More