Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts overshadowed by global conflicts
The recent diplomatic tour by Pakistan’s delegation, led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, across Europe and America was aimed at presenting Pakistan’s stance on regional tensions, particularly highlighting what it terms as Indian aggression. The delegation claims success in convincing the international community of its viewpoint, yet the timing of the visit—coinciding with the escalating Israel-Iran conflict—meant that global attention remained largely diverted. While Pakistan sought to spotlight Kashmir and bilateral disputes with India, the world’s focus was elsewhere, raising questions about the effectiveness of such diplomatic missionsRead More
The transformative potential of Uzbekistan-Pakistan rail links
The recent commitment by Pakistan and Uzbekistan to enhance connectivity through rail links via Afghanistan marks a significant step toward regional economic integration. Such infrastructure projects have the potential to unlock vast trade opportunities, spur economic growth, and foster deeper people-to-people ties between Central and South Asia. With both nations already taking concrete steps—such as initiating direct flights—the proposed rail corridor could be a game-changer, transforming not just bilateral relations but also the broader regional economic landscape. Central Asia, rich in natural resources and energy, has long sought efficient tradeRead More
Uzbekistan and Pakistan strategic partnership deepens, says envoy
Exclusive Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – In an exclusive interview with Islamabad POST and Centreline magazine, His Excellency Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, emphasized the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious bonds between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. He highlighted the shared heritage of the two nations, which has laid a strong foundation for enhanced cooperation in tourism, agriculture, and strategic diplomacy. The first part of the interview was published in this newspaper on June 11,2025. The ambassador’s remarks underscored Uzbekistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan, focusing onRead More
Utopia and fragile democracy at Art Basel fair
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, JUN 22 (AFP/APP):This year’s Art Basel, the world’s top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works embodying the relentless pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies. The four-day event in the northern Swiss border city of Basel, which closes on Sunday, features more than 280 galleries presenting works by around 4,000 artists. The monumental works section features an 85-metre-long installation entitled “The Voyage — A March To Utopia”. Created by the studio of Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout, it features 80Read More
Important Fact-Check/Facts Regarding the Israel-Iran War and Pakistan’s Principled Stance
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities on Sunday made it clear that, Pakistan has not allowed and will never allow the United States or Israel to use its airspace, land, or naval territory for any attack against Iran. 🔰 Pakistan has condemned the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities on the night of June 21/22. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clear statement in this regard. 🔰 Pakistan has repeatedly and unequivocally condemned Israeli attacks on Iran on various international forums and has boldly expressed full political, moral, andRead More
Clean water – A necessity for healthy life
By Fakhar-e-Alam PESHAWAR, JUN 22 (APP/DNA): As the early morning sun casts a golden hue over Peshawar’s dusty roads, the 40-year-old rickshaw driver from Lala Kala village loads six large tanks of clean drinking water from Chamkani, hauling them back home for his extended family of 15. For many might be taking it as a burden, but Abdul Waheed had been beginning his day with this practice for the past three years, to provide clean drinking water for his family as a necessity of life. “My brother died of cardiacRead More