Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
APNS condemns Indian attack on Pakistan
KARACHI, MAY 7: /DNA/ – The APNS strongly condemns missile strike by India on the territory of Pakistan and pledges its resolve to support the state and armed forces of Pakistan to combat all threats to the independence and sovereignty of home land. Mr. Sarmad Ali, President, All Pakistan Newspapers Society in a press statement has stated that the attack by India in Pakistan territory is alarming threat to the peace and prosperity of the region and would cause un-precedented destruction of the people and economy of the region. HeRead More
Encroachments in Islamabad: Sector G-8 a case study in urban mismanagement
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 7: Often praised for its serene beauty, clean environment, and well-planned infrastructure, is increasingly losing its charm due to the uncontrolled spread of encroachments. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sector G-8 — once considered a peaceful residential neighborhood — which has now been transformed into a chaotic, congested zone, riddled with unauthorized car showrooms, vendors, and makeshift shops occupying public spaces. Encroachments are not merely an eyesore; they pose serious challenges to law and order, traffic flow, pedestrian movement, and the quality of life forRead More
Pakistan, Canada discuss clean energy, minerals in Islamabad meeting
ISLAMABAD, MAY 7 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on H.E Daniel Arsenault, Political and Trade Counsellor at the Canadian High Commission, today in Islamabad. The discussions centered on opportunities for enhanced bilateral cooperation in clean energy, minerals and geological survey. Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on assuming office. Expressing concern over recent escalations between India and Pakistan, Mr. Arsenault emphasized the need for restraint to prevent further instability in the region. He underscored Canada’s apprehension regarding attacks inRead More
China ready to play constructive role in easing India-Pakistan tension
BEIJING, MAY 7 (DNA) – China stands ready to work with international community to continue to play a constructive role in easing the current tension between India and Pakistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday. Responding to questions regarding current situation between India and Pakistan, the spokesperson said that China made it clear its position on the ongoing situation between two countries. “China finds India’s military operation early this morning regrettable,” he said. Lin Jian said that Chinese side is concerned about the ongoing situation. India andRead More
Pakistan unequivocally condemns India’s deadly strikes, declares them ‘acts of war’
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6: The National Security Committee meeting has issued a condemnation against the “illegal acts” by India declaring them as “blatant violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which manifestly constituted acts of war under international law”. “The deliberate targeting of civilians, including innocent women and children, by the Indian military constitutes a heinous and shameful crime, that is in violation of all norms of human behaviour and the provisions of international law.” The top security body’s meeting — chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif —was attended by CJCSCRead More
Shehbaz Sharif speaks to Qatar Prime Minister
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, this afternoon. While thanking Qatar for its solidarity and support to Pakistan at this difficult time, the Prime Minister strongly condemned India’s missile strikes targeting six sites in Pakistan, as an unprovoked act of war. He said India’s cowardly attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity that had resulted in the death of 26 men, womenRead More