Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Natural Disasters and Divine Will
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal A few days ago, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, with its epicenter near Mandalay. This catastrophic event caused significant casualties, injuries, and destruction in Myanmar, Thailand, and surrounding areas. The devastation was so severe that it seemed as if doomsday had arrived. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their religion, were left helpless, struggling to save themselves. In such dire moments, the reality of human frailty became evident. The fear of death was visible on every face, andRead More
Malaysian High Commission hosts sumptuous Eid Milan Open House
ISLAMABAD, APRIL 3 (DNA):The Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad warmly welcomed the families of Pakistanis and Malaysians to its annual Eid Milan Open House, a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and the spirit of Eid. The event, held at the High Commission’s premises, was attended by diplomats, community members, and distinguished guests who gathered to mark the joyous occasion together. The High Commissioner of Malaysia Dato Azhar bin Mazlan and Puan Amelia Amani Lee Abdullah greeted the guests upon arrival. Heads of Missions of the ASEAN countries and Dean ofRead More
Azerbaijan welcomes the Opinion of the United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group
BAKU, APRIL 3 (DNA):The Republic of Azerbaijan welcomes the Opinion (A/HRC/WGAD/2024/46) of the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which was published on 13 March 2025, rejecting Armenian side’s claims regarding the case of Ruben Vardanyan. In its Opinion, the Working Group explicitly rejected Armenian side’s claims that Ruben Vardanyan was arrested for his freedom of expression and political activities. The aforementioned Opinion especially emphasizes that Ruben Vardanyan is accused by the Republic of Azerbaijan of committing crimes such as the death of numerous individuals, large-scale propertyRead More
China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
Beijing, APR 3: China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs and vowed countermeasures to safeguard its own interests, after President Donald Trump declared sweeping levies on all U.S. trading partners around the world. The U.S. move disregards the balance of interests reached in multilateral trade negotiations over the years and the fact that it has long benefited greatly from international trade, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement. “China firmly opposes this and will take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests,”Read More
Gas cylinder explosion in Gujranwala claims six lives
GUJRANWALA, APR 3: The death toll from a gas cylinder explosion in the Mafi Wala area of Gujranwala has risen to six, as two more victims succumbed to their injuries, family members confirmed. The tragic incident, which occurred seven days ago, was caused by a gas leak, leading to a powerful explosion and a fire that engulfed the house. According to rescue officials, nine members of the same family suffered severe burns in the incident. Among the deceased are three children and three women, identified as Javeria (6), Meerab (3),Read More
AI disrupts before it delivers: study reveals
If a company can survive the upheaval caused by the adoption of artificial intelligence, AI will help it thrive in the longer run, a study presented. Its authors, who used data from the US Census Bureau and surveys covering the period between 2017 and 2021, found early adopters of AI in the manufacturing sector saw their productivity drop as they replaced human workers with robots. Their findings go against prevailing narrative suggesting that AI makes work more productive and “augments” jobs in many cases rather than automating them away. “InRead More