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Taliban regime has itself become a proxy trying to destabilize the region
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad traced the international community’s current frustration to expectations set out during the 2020 Doha talks between the US and the Taliban, and reaffirmed as the group took power the following year. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Alternate Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN delivering the statement during the UNGA session on the adoption of a Resolution titled “Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting Monitoring Desk NEW YORK CITY: Five years after the Taliban swept into Kabul, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, is not walkingRead More
Pakistan Hockey’s World Cup mismanagement sparks outrage
Before departing for Europe, the Belgian and Dutch embassies hosted a dinner in honor of the Pakistani squad. Instead of presenting themselves as ambassadors of the sport, the players arrived in casual attire — some even wearing slippers. Guests struggled to recognize them, repeatedly asking where the team was. PHF President Mohiuddin Wani, when confronted, admitted he had no idea the players would attend in such fashion. Observers were left wondering A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national hockey team has once again found itself at the center of controversy during the ongoingRead More
Crime wave in Islamabad raises alarm; masses demand action
Citizens lament that Islamabad’s reputation as a safe city is fading. Rising incidents of street crime, robberies, and unchecked settlements have created an atmosphere of fear. Many blame political interference, alleging that police leadership is appointed to serve the interests of politicians rather than the public. Staff Report ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Islamabad, once regarded as one of Pakistan’s safest cities, is now facing an alarming surge in crime. Residents across multiple sectors have expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation, pointing to the absence ofRead More
Germany beat Malaysia 5-1 in world cup hockey match
PETALING JAYA: /DNA/ – The Malaysia national hockey team’s World Cup campaign got off to a rough start after they lost 5-1 to defending champions Germany in Wavre, Belgium, on Saturday (Aug 15). The Speedy Tigers were shaken at the start of the match as Germany wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring three goals in the opening 10 minutes through Jakob Brilla, Christopher Ruhr, and Justus Weigand. Malaysia managed to pull one back and get themselves on the scoreboard in the 40th minute after Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal convertedRead More
Unofficial results: PPP, PML-N bag one seat each from AJK’s Bagh district
BAGH, AUG 15: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have clinched one seat each in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Bagh district, show unofficial results. According to unverified and unofficial results from all 186 polling stations in LA-16, PML-N candidate Mir Akbar Khan won the seat by securing 20,793 votes, followed by PPP’s Qamar Zaman Khan, who received 16,964 votes. In LA-15 Bagh-II, PPP’s Zia Qamar emerged victorious with 17,019 votes, while his closest contender, PML-N’s Mushtaq Minhas, secured 15,127 votes. Balloting began at 8am andRead More
10 India-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Khuzdar: security sources
RAWALPINDI, AUG 15: Security forces killed at least 10 India-backed terrorists during an exchange of fire in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, security sources said on Saturday. The security sources said the operation was conducted in the Shor Parod mountainous range following reports of the presence of terrorists affiliated with Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan. 10 militants were killed in the ensuing exchange of fire, while several others were wounded, the security sources added. The security forces are determined to continue operations until the menace of terrorism is completely eliminated from the country,Read More