Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Here’s the full list of nations on Trump’s travel-ban chopping block
WASHINGTON, MAR 16: The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. A US official speaking on the condition of anonymity cautioned there could be changes on the list and that it was yet to be approved by the administration, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. Full visa suspension PartialRead More
Business community stands with armed forces amidst rising terror attacks
PIAF leadership condemns train attack, hails army’s swift response ISLAMABAD, MAR 16: /DNA/ – The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Chairman Fahimur Rehman Saigol has strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan and praised the security forces for their effective and timely response in rescuing the passengers. In a ceremony held here to honour those who lost their lives to fight against terrorists, PIAF Chairman Fahimur Rehman Saigol, Senior Vice chairman Nasrullah Mughal and Vice chairman Tahirm Manzoor Chaudhry expressed deep concern overRead More
President condemns Naushki blast
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (APP/DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday condemned a blast in Naushki, Balochistan and expressed his deep grief and sorrow over loss of lives. The president prayed for the high ranks of the departed souls and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with fortitude, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. He also prayed for the early recovery of those injured in the incident.
Blast near passenger bus on Nushki-Dalbandin highway kills 7, injures 35
NUSHKI: At least seven people were killed and 35 injured in a blast near a passenger bus on Nushki-Dalbandin highway as violence-hit Balochistan records another tragic incident today (Sunday). However, authorities have not yet confirmed the nature of the blast or its cause. Noting that the injured were immediately shifted to Nushki Hospital soon after the explosion, the police have said that several of the wounded were in critical condition. According to the hospital administration, an emergency has been declared at Mir Gul Khan Naseer Teaching Hospital to handle theRead More
Backsliding of Liberal Institutions in America
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Democracies rarely collapse through abrupt coups or military interventions in the contemporary world. Instead, the decline of democratic governance is often a gradual process marked by the weakening of democratic institutions, the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of hybrid regimes that blend democratic and authoritarian elements. In such cases, democratic structures remain formally intact, yet elections lose their credibility, opposition parties face systemic disadvantages and the rule of law becomes compromised. Scholars have warned that the United States, long considered a bastion of democracy,Read More
Bow Your Head: Before the State or the Almighty Allah?
By: Qamar Bashir Unlike many countries that are making progress by leaps and bounds, Pakistan, unfortunately, finds itself on a regressive path. This is not only disheartening for its citizens but also deeply disappointing for overseas Pakistanis, whose hearts and souls remain tied to their homeland despite living abroad. The recent news emerging from Pakistan is alarming, particularly the horrifying incident where an entire train was looted, its passengers abducted and killed while traveling through Bolan, Balochistan. This event starkly contradicts the claims of our law enforcement agencies that theyRead More