Friday, July 18th, 2025
The Global Revolt Against Israel’s Genocide
By Qamar Bashir The world’s conscience has shifted. After months of pleading, protesting, and petitioning to persuade the United States to withdraw its unwavering support for Israel’s brutal military campaign in Gaza and the West Bank, the global community has come to a painful realization: neither Israel nor the U.S. possesses the moral ears to hear the cries of the dying, the starving, the orphaned. Deaf to reason, immune to international law, and blind to the genocide unfolding before their eyes, both nations have barricaded themselves behind a wall ofRead More
Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling
WASHINGTON, JUL 18 (AFP/APP): US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday, following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs. The 79-year-old, who in January became the oldest person ever to assume the presidency, was found to have “chronic venous insufficiency,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. The widely noted discoloration on Trump’s right hand, meanwhile, was “tissue irritation from frequent handshaking” and the use of aspirin as part of a standard cardiovascular treatment, she said. Presidential physicianRead More
Crisis deepens in Pakistan hockey: major shake-up expected in PHF
Despite the ongoing turmoil, there may be a silver lining on the horizon. Sources have indicated that Pakistan could still take part in the Pro League 2026, even if the government fails to release official funds Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In a major development that has sent ripples through Pakistan’s sports community, Asif Bajwa has resigned from his position as President of the Punjab Hockey Federation (PHF). According to credible sources, Bajwa’s resignation comes amid growing pressure and the likelihood of his arrest over administrative and certain other failures. HisRead More
EU hits Russia with sweeping new sanctions over Ukraine war
Brussels, Belgium, July 18 (AFP/APP):The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more pressure on the Kremlin by lowering a price cap for Moscow’s oil exports. The 18th round of economic measures from Europe against Russia since its 2022 invasion comes as allies hope US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to punish Moscow for stalling peace efforts. “The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date,” EU foreign policy chiefRead More
Tarar requests IHC to restore SRBC for employees sake
Attaullah Tarar said a previous government caused billions of rupees of losses to Pakistan International Airlines by making irresponsible statements ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (DNA): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that he had requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to restore Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company. Talking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court, he said that he had presented his position in the court. He said the process of SRBC liquidation had started much before he assumed office as Minister for Information andRead More
19th July, Saturday, 10.30 am at Islamabad Serena Hotel (Kehkashan Hall I)
ISLAMABAD, JULY 18 (DNA):The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Chess Federation of Pakistan and Serena Hotels Islamabad, organizes this Saturday, 19th of July, the first Portugal-Pakistan Chess Tournament, taking place at the Kehkashan Hall I of Serena Hotel in Islamabad, starting at 10.30 am. The tournament is aimed to promote cultural ties through sports diplomacy and will conclude the celebrations in Pakistan of the National Day of Portugal, also marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan. This eventRead More