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Sentencing Kashmiri Women is Indian State Terrorism: Ali Raza Syed
BRUSSELS, MAR 25 /DNA/ – Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has strongly condemned the sentencing of Kashmiri woman leader and head of the organization Dukhtaran-e-Millat, Asiya Andrabi, to life imprisonment by a court in Delhi, as well as the sentencing of her two associates, Fahmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen, to 30 years in prison each. In a statement, rejecting this baseless sentence, the Chair of KCEU described these punishments as an act of Indian state terrorism. Ali Raza Syed stated that the verdict represents a miscarriageRead More
Malaysian President welcomes Pakistan’s peace endeavours
Anwar Ibrahim says Pakistan’s relationships with the relevant parties, and its standing as a credible voice in the Muslim world, place it in a strong position to help create the conditions for meaningful negotiations DNA KUALUMPUR: Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed Pakistan’s timely and constructive offer to host dialogue between the United States and Iran. ‘I commend Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the leaders of other friendly nations for stepping forward at a moment of acute regional danger, following the earlier commendable efforts of the leadership of OmanRead More
Pakistan ‘delivered’ US proposal to Iran ahead of possible talks to end war
ISLAMABAD, MAR 25: Pakistan has delivered a US proposal to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday, but the venue of any talks between Tehran and Washington to end the war has yet to be decided. The source, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, did not disclose details of the proposal and whether it was the 15-point US framework proposal to end the war reported by news outlets. The source also said Turkiye was helping to find ways to end theRead More
Hanif Abbasi orders probe into Tezgam Express incident
ISLAMABAD, Mar 25: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has ordered a high-level inquiry to determine the exact cause of an incident involving the 8-Down Tezgam Express. According to a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways, the investigation’s findings will help identify any lapses and ensure measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The spokesperson said Pakistan Railways launched an immediate relief operation following the incident. The Multan Division responded swiftly by dispatching a relief train and trucks to the site. He said the rescue teams, including RescueRead More
Petrol pump owners threaten countrywide shutdown if concerns go ‘unheard’
ISLAMABAD, MAR 25: The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) has warned of a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps if its concerns are not addressed, seeking an immediate meeting with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik. In a letter addressed to the minister, Vice Chairman APPPOA Nouman Ali Butt maintained that petrol pump owners across the country are facing serious challenges related to operations, finance, pricing, and sudden disruptions caused by force majeure situations. The development comes amid uncertainty over fuel prices due to ongoing Middle East tensions,Read More
Sunshine-clouds interplay turn upper Swat into living canvas for spring tourists
SWAT, MAR 25 (APP/DNA): As spring breathes new life into the lush green valleys of Swat valley, an enchanting dance between sunshine and drifting clouds is transforming the highlands into a dreamscape, which is nowhere more vividly than at Mahodand lake. Perched at about 9,400 feet above sea level and stretching over two kilometers, the famous alpine lake sits cradled among towering deodar forests in the scenic Usho valley, attracting spring tourists in droves. Here, spring unfolds like a living painting in Mahudhand where sunlight breaks through soft grey cloudsRead More