Sunday, April 6th, 2025
China’s Angry Rebuttal to Trump’s Tariff Tsunami
Qamar Bashir My reading of China has always been of a country that is sagacious, forgiving and accomodating—an entity flowing naturally through history, shaped by the burden and blessing of over 5,000 years of civilizational legacy. China has long carried the unique distinction of never being an occupying force in the historical sense, never driven by the imperial ambition to rule the world. Despite holding immense power at different junctures in history, China refrained from conquest. Its Great Wall was built not as a launchpad for outward domination, but asRead More
Afghan interim govt promoting trade of illegal arms
The US-made weapons are being smuggled to the neighbouring countries of Afghanistan New York: A recent report issued by the United Nations has revealed that the interim Afghan government has promoted the trade of illegal weapons since the withdrawal of the US forces from Afghanistan in 2021. The report said banned organisations – TTP, al-Qaeda, and other ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ – managed to have access to the weapons, adding Afghanistan has become a black market of illegal arms. “The US-made weapons are being smuggled to the neighbouring countries of Afghanistan andRead More
CM stresses role of sports in promoting peace, development
LAHORE, APR 06 (APP/DNA): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the crucial role of sports in fostering peace, development, and social progress. In her message on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the CM highlighted that the day serves to promote the positive impact of sports in society. The CM stated, “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace aims to raise awareness about the importance of sports in our communities and its contribution to peace.” The chief minister emphasized the government’s commitment to providing equalRead More
Ahsan Bakhtawari praises PM Shehbaz for power price reduction, seeks more reforms
ISLAMABAD, APR 6 /DNA/ – Member of the Central Core Committee of United Business Group (FPCCI) and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, has welcomed the decision to reduce electricity prices, stating that Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has fulfilled the promise he made to the nation and the business community. However, he emphasized that peak hours should be abolished immediately and a uniform system should be introduced so that people can truly benefit from the relief. He expressed these views during aRead More
Security forces thwart terrorist infiltration in North Waziristan, 8 killed: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, APR 6 /DNA/ – Movement of a group of khwarij, trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District. Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. After an intense exchange of fire, eight Khwarij were sent to hell, while four khwarij got injured. Pakistan has consistently been asking Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny theRead More
Ethiopian ambassador opens women journalists’ sports gala in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 6 /DNA/ – Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, inaugurated the Women Journalists’ Sports Gala 2025 here in Islamabad at Marghzar Cricket Ground on Sunday. The event was jointly organized by the National Press Club (NPC), the Women Journalists Caucus, Capital Premium League, and other partners. Upon his arrival, the Ambassador was warmly welcomed by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Mr. Afzal Butt, NPC President Mr. Azhar Jatoi, NPC GeneralRead More