Thursday, June 5th, 2025
New Rangers boss Martin aims to win over fans as he targets Celtic crown
London, June 5 (AFP/APP/DNA):Rangers head coach Russell Martin said Thursday his “whole career has been based on proving people wrong” after he was unveiled as the new man in the Ibrox hot seat. The 39-year-old former Southampton manager, who has signed a three-year contract with Rangers, has the daunting task of toppling champions Celtic, who have a stranglehold on the Scottish game. Martin guided Saints to promotion to the Premier League last year but was sacked in December following one win from their first 16 games. The club were subsequentlyRead More
Hajj sermon: Imam-e-Kaaba prays for Palestine, urges compassion
Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the imam (prayer leader) of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, prayed for the people of Palestine during the Hajj sermon. Around 1.5 million pilgrims from across the globe performed Waqoof-e-Arafah, the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj, at Mount Arafat today. The Day of Arafat is the most sacred day of the year, when Almighty Allah draws near to the faithful and forgives their sins. Delivering the Hajj sermon, the Imam-e-Kaaba emphasised the importance of neighbourly care, compassion for orphans, widows, and the underprivileged, as well as kindness towardRead More
The Future of SAARC Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was envisioned as a platform for regional integration, economic collaboration, and diplomatic engagement among South Asian nations. However, its effectiveness has been repeatedly undermined by geopolitical tensions, particularly between India and Pakistan. As the two nuclear-armed neighbors continue to grapple with longstanding disputes, the future of SAARC remains uncertain. SAARC has been largely inactive for the past decade, with no summit held since 2014. The organization has struggled to function due to deep-rooted political conflicts, particularly between India and Pakistan. The cancellationRead More
Iranian Consulate organizes ceremony to mark 36th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution of Imam Khomeini
By Nazir Siyal KARACHI: The Iranian Consulate in Karachi organized a grand ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution of Imam Khomeini. The ceremony was attended by political and social leaders and personalities from all schools of thought. On this occasion, a documentary was presented on the life and struggle of the Imam of the Revolution, Imam Khomeini. Addressing the ceremony, Iranian Consul General Dr. Vahid Askari, Director General of the Iranian Cultural Center in Karachi, Dr. Saeed Talebi, Dr. Meraj Al-Huda Siddiqui of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr.Read More
Islamabad Finalizes Eid-ul-Adha Cleanup Plan: 2,500 Staff, 250 Vehicles Deployed
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 5 (DNA): An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of CDA Chairman, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and DG Civil Defense, Muhammad Ali Randhawa at CDA Headquarters. The meeting was attended by CDA board members and relevant officers, finalized special arrangements for disposing of sacrificial animal waste and other debris in Islamabad. The city has been divided into five zones to ensure effective results. Zone One includes F-5, F-6, Blue Area and Saidpur; Zone Two includes Faisal Mosque, E-7, F-7, F-8 and G-8; Zone Three includes F-10, F-11, GolraRead More
Quaid-i-Azam University faces severe financial crisis
ISLAMABAD, Jun 05 (APP/DNA):Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad (QAU), one of Pakistan’s premier institutions of higher learning, is currently facing an acute financial crisis that has severely impacted its operations. This month, in a deeply concerning development, the university was only able to disburse partial salaries to its employees ahead of Eid al-Azha, while pensions for retired faculty and staff remain unpaid. This marks the second such incident in the current fiscal year, said a press release from the Academic Staff Association(ASA) of the university Earlier in January, the salary disbursement wasRead More