Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Amnesty says Israeli attacks on Lebanon health sector should be probed as war crimes
BEIRUT, LEBANON, MAR 5 (AFP/APP/DNA):Amnesty International (AI) said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes. A November 27 truce agreement largely halted more than a year of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, including two months of full-blown war in which Israel sent in ground troops. During the conflict, the Israeli military accused the Hamas group of using ambulances belonging to the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee for transporting fighters and weapons, accusations the group denied.Read More
Pakistan successfully hosted multilateral int’l conferences; strengthened diplomatic outreach: MOFA
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAR 5 (DNA):Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), last year, focused on revitalizing diplomatic ties and expanding engagement globally as the high-level visits and the successful hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad highlighted these efforts. On the economic front, Pakistan attracted investments through the Special Investment Facilitation Council, with active support from its missions and consulates. “Pakistan remains committed to safeguarding national security and geostrategic interests, including the peaceful resolution of Jammu & Kashmir in line with UNSC resolutions. The country prioritizesRead More
Pakistan and Bangladesh Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Ties
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 5 (DNA):Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia & Pacific), Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui @AmbImranS met with Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary Commerce, Bangladesh. Both sides discussed various aspects of bilateral economic and trade relations and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum of these relations. They also discussed prospects of further enhancing these relations in the coming days.