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Every country must handle its own oil
NEWS DESK WASHINGTON, MAR 31: President Donald Trump has delivered a strong message to the world, declaring that the United States will no longer help other countries ship oil through the Strait of Hormuz. In his latest remarks, Trump stated that every nation must take responsibility for its own oil shipments, saying the U.S. cannot and will not continue to assist each and every country navigating the vital waterway. Trump made it clear that countries dependent on Gulf oil should either buy jet fuel and oil directly from the UnitedRead More
Minister calls for integrated, people-centric disaster management system
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Tuesday stressed the need for a comprehensive, integrated and people-centric approach to disaster management, highlighting the importance of timely response, effective early warning systems and strong coordination among all stakeholders. Addressing a ceremony here, the minister said that Pakistan, being among the most climate-vulnerable countries, was facing increasing risks from torrential floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and extreme weather events, particularly in northern regions. He underlined that while various initiatives had been undertaken toRead More
IHC grants interim bail to Dr. Fazila in money laundering case
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday restored the interim bail of Dr. Fazila Abbasi on surety bonds of Rs 100,000 in a multi-billion rupee money laundering case, preventing the FIA ??from arresting her. The court directed the petitioner to approach the trial court.Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard Dr. Fazila Abbasi’s pre-arrest bail application who appeared in the court along with her lawyer Naeem Bukhari.Advocate Naeem Bukhari said that Dr. Fazila Abbasi appeared before the court three times. She could appear once and submitted a medical certificateRead More
Romania and Pakistan sign MoU on port cooperation
The Memorandum reflects the shared objective of enhancing maritime connectivity between Karachi Port and the Port of Constanța on the Black Sea, facilitating more efficient trade flows between South Asia and Europe DNA ISLAMABAD: Romania and Pakistan marked a significant step in advancing their economic and maritime partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on port cooperation. The agreement was concluded between the National Company “Maritime Ports Administration” S.A. Constanța and the Karachi Port Trust during an online ceremony. It was signed by Mr. Mihai Teodorescu, GeneralRead More
China says will boost cooperation with Pakistan on Iran issue as Dar lands in Beijing
ISLAMABAD, MAR 31: China and Pakistan will “strengthen” their cooperation on Iran, Beijing’s foreign ministry said Tuesday, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed in Chinese capital amid diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between US and Iran. Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran, hosting key regional ministers — from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt — and relaying messages between Washington and Tehran, placing Islamabad firmly in the global spotlight. In a brief statement, the Foreign Office said during his one-dayRead More
The Decline of a Sacred Profession
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Medicine has long been regarded as a messianic vocation, a sacred covenant between the healer and the afflicted, wherein the physician serves not merely as a practitioner of science but as an instrument of Divine mercy. The restoration of health, in this noble understanding, is not solely the outcome of pharmacological intervention or surgical dexterity, but a manifestation of the will of Allah, bestowed through those endowed with knowledge, compassion, and fortitude. Across civilizations, the medical profession has commanded reverence, for it demands both intellectual rigorRead More