ISLAMABAD, APR 15: In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan played a pivotal role in softening a contentious United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution against Israel, earning praise from the American Jewish Congress (AJC). The AJC specifically commended Pakistan for removing harsh provisions that could have unfairly targeted Israeli officials while also ensuring condemnation of Hamas. The original draft of the UNHRC resolution included a highly controversial clause calling for a standing UN mechanism to prosecute individuals from “all parties” for alleged human rights violations. Given the resolution’s perceived anti-IsraelRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – We have taken note of certain social media posts concerning the recently adopted Human Rights Council resolution on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). These posts, based on inaccurate media reports, reflect a misunderstanding of the resolution adoption process and mischaracterize its outcome. The following clarifications are necessary: First, the resolution in question is an annual joint initiative of the OIC Group in Geneva, focusing on accountability for Israel’s actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Second, in line with established procedure, the resolution is presented onlyRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 (DNA) — Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has said the students who aspire to be among the top five during their academic journey often achieve prominent positions in professional life as well. He urged the students that they should always aim to be part of the best group, understand the academic system and available facilities, set clear goals, and work diligently to achieve success with a high GPA. He was addressing the orientation session organized for newly enrolled students of BS (Science)Read More

All efforts should be made to make Islamabad one of the most beautiful city in the world thus planting eco-friendly trees which will boost tourism. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa’s direction ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – An important meeting of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) was held on Tuesday at the CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by CDA members for Environment, Planning, and Engineering along with other senior officers. Detailed discussions were held on making IslamabadRead More

KARACHI, APR 15 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy continues to uphold its commitment to the wellbeing of coastal communities by expanding advanced healthcare facilities along the coastal belt of Balochistan. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, inaugurated a newly constructed block at Pakistan Navy Hospital PNS DARMAAN JAH during a ceremony held in Ormara. The newly operationalized block is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, including a modern Operation Theatre (OT) complex, High Dependency Unit (HDU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Gynaecology Complex, Paediatrics Department, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).Read More