Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
India approves bill to target Muslim bodies
Rahul Gandhi says Waqf (Amendment) Bill aimed at marginalising Muslims, usurping their property rights DNA NEW DELHI: India’s parliament passed a bill on Thursday to reform hugely wealthy Muslim land-owning organisations, with the Hindu nationalist government saying it will boost accountability while the opposition called it an “attack” on a minority. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government argues the bill will boost transparency to more than a dozen powerful Waqf boards, which control properties gifted by Muslim charitable endowments. There are around two dozen Waqf boards across India, owning some 900,000Read More
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad presents credentials to UN Secretary-General
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 03 (DNA): The new Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Asim reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter. The UN chief congratulated him on his new role and extended his best wishes for a successful tenure. Ambassador Asim has replaced Ambassador Munir Akram, who left his position as Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN after completing his tenure on MarchRead More
Imran Khan nomination For noble peace prize
Critics accuse Norway’s Partiet Sentrum party of “using a possible Peace Prize nomination to win votes” OSLO/Mubashar Bhatti The Partiet Sentrum, a Norwegian political party, has come under fire for nominating former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize for services related to human rights and democracy — a move that has ignited a wave of criticism against the party in the Scandinavian country. The Norwegian party announced via social media that they, in collaboration with an unnamed individual possessing nomination rights,Read More
RCCI welcomes reduction in electricity prices
RAWALPINDI – APR 3 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to reduce electricity tariffs for domestic and industrial consumers, calling it a much-needed relief for businesses and households. The RCCI and the business community had long demanded a reduction in power tariffs to lower the cost of doing business, and this decision marks a significant step in addressing their concerns. RCCI President Usman Shaukat commended the initiative, highlighting that the reduction of Rs. 7.41 per unit for domestic consumersRead More
Sigh of relief for masses as govt announces Rs7.41 per unit cut in electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD, APR 3: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a Rs7.41 per unit reduction in electricity prices for domestic consumers, vowing further relief for Pakistanis as his government seeks to strengthen the economy. With the electricity rate reduced to Rs34 per unit for domestic users, the PM also revealed that the commodity’s prices for industrial units have also been slashed by Rs7.59. The premier’s announcement, made during a special event attended by cabinet members, leading business figures and others, comes a month after the government’s request to the NationalRead More
Central Asia at the forefront of the fight against climate change and Uzbekistan’s regional policy
Azamat Sulimanov, Head of division, Institute for strategic and interregional research under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan On April 4–5, the city of Samarkand will host the international conference “Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Shared Prosperity.” The event will bring together the heads of state from Central Asia, leadership of the European Union, high-ranking representatives of international organizations, as well as experts and specialists from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It is important to highlight that this international climate conference is being organizedRead More