Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Minister Naqvi assures priority visas for Raiwind Ijtima delegates
LAHORE, AUG 24 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Tablighi Markaz, Raiwind, and held a meeting with the elders of the Tablighi Jamaat, including Maulana Muhammad Ahmad Butler, Maulana Ubaidullah Khurshid, Dr. Saleem, and others. Anwar Ghani, Mian Ahsan, Dr. Nadeem Ashraf, Maulana Amir Ihsan, Maulana Amjad Farooq, Shabbir Ahmad Usmani, Mufti Irfan, and Brigadier (R) Musaddiq were also present on the occasion.The elders of the Tablighi Jamaat briefed the Interior Minister about the arrangements for the International Tablighi Ijtima to be held in November.Interior Minister MohsinRead More
Pakistani embassy introduces ‘Chaunsa Gelato’ in Rome
ROME, AUG 24: The Pakistani Embassy introduced ‘Chaunsa Gelato’ at an Independence Day celebration held in Piazza Navona, in collaboration with Rome’s most popular gelato company. The owner of the gelato brand praised the sweetness, texture and aroma of the Pakistani Chaunsa mango, describing its natural sugar content as remarkable. Fabrizio expressed that the mango was ideal for creating a high-quality gelato. Ambassador Ali Javed commended Fabrizio for the successful fusion of Pakistani mango with Italian gelato craftsmanship. He offered future collaboration featuring premium Pakistani produce, including thin-shelled almonds, freshlyRead More
DPM to attend OIC meeting in Jeddah
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister to Attend the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 25–26 August 2025 to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Jeddah. The DPM/FM will travel directly from Dhaka, upon completion of his two-day visit to Bangladesh, to attend the high-level meeting. The high-level meeting willRead More
PCB denies split captaincy plan after internal reports
LAHORE, AUG 24 /DNA/ – Separate captains for red and white-ball cricket. Mohammad Rizwan to step down as ODI captain under the new structure. Agha will be the white ball captain and Saud replacing Shan Masood, per sources. Meanwhile, The PCB has officially denied reports of appointing separate captains for red and white-ball cricket, confirming Mohammad Rizwan remains ODI captain, while the board is reportedly focusing on a confidential report submitted by coach Mike Hesson, analyzing team performance and selection strategies, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Political showdown looms in Pakistan
The establishment’s role, as always, looms large. Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent remarks suggesting Khan should “apologize and sit silently” have sparked backlash from PTI’s base, reinforcing the perception of a civil-military tug-of-war. Ansar Mamood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s political landscape enters a turbulent phase, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) finds itself navigating a storm of internal and external pressures. With the government having completed over two years in office, the natural lifespan of a political administration—often considered to be around two and a half years inRead More
Trump’s War on Homelessness in the United States
By Qamar Bashir When I lived in Pakistan, homelessness was largely perceived as a problem confined to the developing world—a symptom of poverty, conflicts, and weak governance. The idea that a resource-rich country like the United States could face a similar crisis seemed unimaginable. Yet, after nearly a year of living here, I have come to realize that homelessness is neither a “third-world problem” nor a rare phenomenon. It is a deep-rooted crisis at the heart of the world’s wealthiest nation, silently transforming its social and urban landscape. President DonaldRead More