Karima Baloch’s death points to RAW’s clandestine operation

The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Karima Baloch, a human rights activist in Canada, has led the experts to believe the incident as a clandestine operation aimed at cleaning the notorious tracks of Indian intelligence outfit – RAW. Karima Baloch, 37, who was the chairperson of Baloch Students Organization (BSO) has been in a… Continue reading Karima Baloch’s death points to RAW’s clandestine operation

Disabled people deserve access to education, jobs as ‘right, not charity’: President

President Dr Arif Alvi with a child, at a wheel chair distribution ceremony here at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said disabled persons in the society deserved access to education and employment as their “equitable right, and not as charity”. “The State is responsible to transform the society in a way that it accepts and mainstreams the differently-abled persons in all segments of life,” the… Continue reading Disabled people deserve access to education, jobs as ‘right, not charity’: President

Indian army officer accused of planting weapons on Kashmir civilians

In September, the Indian army admitted its soldiers exceeded powers under the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the killing of the civilians - File AP Photo

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Indian police have accused an army officer and two associates of planting weapons on the bodies of three labourers killed in Kashmir to make it look as though they were armed fighters in a staged gun battle. Their July deaths sparked a furor in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir… Continue reading Indian army officer accused of planting weapons on Kashmir civilians

Govt gives one week ultimatum to petrol smugglers to end practice

Govt gives one week ultimatum to petrol smugglers to end practice - Photograph by Sadegh Souri

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): The government on Wednesday gave a one-week notice to petrol smugglers to end the practice and warned of strict punitive action against anyone found involved in the trade that was undermining the national economy. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed described the move as an “important political decision.” He said Prime Minister… Continue reading Govt gives one week ultimatum to petrol smugglers to end practice

EU rights activist calls out India; suggests lawsuit over DisinfoLab findings

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Describing the EU DisinfoLab’s revelations as “enormously” damaging, a European Union-based human rights activist Andy Vermaut Sunday called for lawsuit against Indian government to avert recurrence of fake news propaganda. “This should have consequences for Indian government that has the final responsibility. The Indian government should be held accountable for this… Continue reading EU rights activist calls out India; suggests lawsuit over DisinfoLab findings

Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umer Friday said he has tested positive for his Covid19 test. In a tweet, Asad said “Just got my covid test result and it is positive. Will be isolating at home.” Asad Umer also heads the National Command and Operations Centre specifically setup… Continue reading Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home

Indian troops target UN vehicle in Chirikot Sector

The UN vehicle deliberately targeted by the Indian troops in Chirikot Sector of the Line of Control.

The Indian Army resorted to unprovoked fire in Chirikot Sector of the Line of Control and deliberately targeted a United Nations vehicle with two Military Observers on board, ISPR said. The UN observers, working under the United Nations Military Observer Group in India, Pakistan (UNMOGIP)were on their way to interact with the victims of ceasefire… Continue reading Indian troops target UN vehicle in Chirikot Sector

India planning surgical strike to cover internal unrest: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said India was planning to undertake a surgical strike against Pakistan to divert the attention of world from its worsening domestic situation. Addressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi, the Foreign Minister said India’s irrational approach was driven by its frustration emanating from internal unrest due to the… Continue reading India planning surgical strike to cover internal unrest: FM

Intra-Afghan negotiations – a historic opportunity to achieve peace: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets delegation of Taliban Political Commission

Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the Intra-Afghan Negotiations provide a historic opportunity to the Afghan leaders for achieving durable peace and stability through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. He was talking to a delegation of Taliban Political Commission (TPC), headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who called on him here at the PM… Continue reading Intra-Afghan negotiations – a historic opportunity to achieve peace: PM

Narendra Modi sends condolences to Nawaz Sharif, over demise of his mother

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warmly greets his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on his surprise visit to Lahore

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the sad demise of mother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who breathed her last in November in London. “My heartfelt condolences are with you in this hour of intense grief,” the Indian Prime Minister said in a letter delivered to Maryam Nawaz Sharif. “I recall my interaction… Continue reading Narendra Modi sends condolences to Nawaz Sharif, over demise of his mother

“Excited” Cher shares Kaavan’s journey from trauma to playing with girls

Kaavan extends its trunk to reach out to another elephant at the Kulen Prom Tep Wildlife Sanctuary of Cambodia - AP

American singer and actress Cher, who felt herself inapt prior to joining international uproar for releasing world’s loneliest elephant “Kaavan” in Islamabad Zoo, is now excited to find the mammoth “playing with girls.” The world famed artist, who was pushed into action by many of her around four million Twitter followers, told CNN in an… Continue reading “Excited” Cher shares Kaavan’s journey from trauma to playing with girls

PM Imran Khan appoints former Silicon Valley , IBM Executive as Chairperson STZA

Amer Hashmi - File Photo

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday appointed a global strategist and IT executive Amer Ahmed Hashmi as Chairperson for the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). The new authority has been setup to focus on the growth of scientific and technological ecosystem in the country, primarily through fostering the development of technology zones and high-tech industrial… Continue reading PM Imran Khan appoints former Silicon Valley , IBM Executive as Chairperson STZA

Foreign Minister to visit the United Arab Emirates on Thursday

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a two day visit, to hold discussions with the UAE leadership on all areas of mutual interest including regional and global issues, Foreign Office announced. During the visit – from Dec 17-18, the Foreign Minister will exchange views on bilateral cooperation,… Continue reading Foreign Minister to visit the United Arab Emirates on Thursday

India planning false flag operation in Kishtwar district: Security source

The Indian Army is planning yet another false flag operation on the pretext of a fake encounter of three Kashmiri detainees, already held in police custody in Kishtwar District of the IIOJK, a security source said Wednesday. The operation was aimed at “crafting fabricated stories against Pakistan,” the source said. According to details, some of… Continue reading India planning false flag operation in Kishtwar district: Security source

Covid19 death toll sees a spike as 105 precious lives lost in a day

The death toll from the deadly Coronavirus witnessed a spike from 73 to 105 in a day, the highest figure since June 9, as the pandemic continues to spread its tentacles across the country in its second wave. The data update from the NCOC showed that 2,731 fresh cases were reported, 15 patients were in… Continue reading Covid19 death toll sees a spike as 105 precious lives lost in a day

Dec 16: A tale of Indian-backed tragedies of APS & East Pakistan

December 16 brings back the horrific memories of the terrorist attack that killed 134 school children of APS, Peshawar - File

The date – December 16 is etched in the memory of the Pakistani nation as a chapter of grief where 150 persons mostly schoolchildren lost their lives in a gruesome terrorist attack in 2014, the same date when the country lost its eastern wing in 1971. Both the happenings with a gap of 43 years… Continue reading Dec 16: A tale of Indian-backed tragedies of APS & East Pakistan

New SM rules a step forward towards regulating online content : Govt Official

A senior government official Tuesday said the new social media rules were a step forward towards regulating online content and to protect users from abuse, fake news, blasphemous content and hate speech. The new rules have been conceived to protect the masses from online negativities and were not an attempt to ‘control’ social media as… Continue reading New SM rules a step forward towards regulating online content : Govt Official

PDM Lahore gathering – “Pathetic”, and of course “No NRO”: PM Imran Khan

Following what the PTI said was a flop Lahore PDM power show, Prime Minister Imran Khan went on to the social media to sum up the opposition’s months long activity as “Pathetic”. “I will never give an NRO”, Khan said in a tweet, after the PDM Lahore gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, being touted by the PDM… Continue reading PDM Lahore gathering – “Pathetic”, and of course “No NRO”: PM Imran Khan

Revelations in Indian Chronicles of fake media creates ripples amongst freedom right supporters

Shocking revelations by EU Disinfo Lab of an Indian clandestine operation to use fake media houses to malign Pakistan and China has attracted a strong reaction from freedom right supporters who have demanded of the United Nations to immediately remove all such organistaions. Andy Vermaut, an official member of “The International Alliance for the Defence… Continue reading Revelations in Indian Chronicles of fake media creates ripples amongst freedom right supporters

Pakistan to scrap coal power; go for 60% clean energy; 30% electric vehicles by 2030: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said Pakistan was committed to mitigate impact of climate change and vowed to scrap its coal based power projects, produce 60 per cent clean energy through renewable resources and run 30 percent of its vehicles on electricity by the year 2030. “I assure you that Pakistan will be doing its… Continue reading Pakistan to scrap coal power; go for 60% clean energy; 30% electric vehicles by 2030: Imran Khan

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