Dire consequences of mixing religion & politics
Our leaders who rant and rave while carelessly mixing religion and politics have successfully demeaned both, leaving no difference between them for their followers - writes Kanwar Dilshad, ex-Secretary of ECP.
APTMA urges govt to urgently announce MSP of cotton for 2022-23
Pakistan is losing at least $ 5 billion directly on account of the low production of cotton. An increase in cotton production will have a direct impact of $ 1 billion per 1 million bales and a 7 times multiplier impact on the fiscal flows in the economy.
NYT report claims US intel helped Ukraine kill Russian generals
President Joe Biden's administration has kept the military intelligence it is providing to Ukraine under wraps out of concern it could compromise its sources as well as be taken as a sign by Russia of direct hostility.
What is next for Pakistan after Imran Khan’s exit?
The deep-rooted animosity and never-ending intrigues of India to dismember Pakistan is not a hidden secret. After breaking it into two parts with the help of the former USSR, it is now hatching conspiracies and making plans to further fragment Pakistan.
US condemns Karachi University terror attack
US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price condemned the incident during a press briefing. In strong words, he said a terrorist attack anywhere is an affront to humanity everywhere.
NLC kicks off construction work on Gilgit-Shandur Road
Once completed, the Gilgit-Shandur road will be a game-changer. The CPEC standard road will give a boost to Pakistan's tourism industry. As a result, the living standards of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan will improve.
Deteriorating Israeli-Russian relations: Neutrality no longer an option for Gulf and Turkey
So far, the Biden administration has been restrained in its response to a Saudi and Emirati refusal to increase oil production to reduce prices and help Europe ween itself off its dependence on Russian energy.
UN urges peace amid communal clashes in India on Eid day
Clashes had broken out in the city's Jalori Gate circle, from where Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hails, following Eid prayers in the locality. The police had resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse the mob.
Government wants to turn us into beggars: Shahbaz Gill
Former Special Assistant to Prime Minister Shahbaz Gill, sarcastically noted that the same ghee which was being sold at Rs. 400 had now been "subisidized" and was priced at Rs. 500.
Russia claims Israeli ‘mercenaries’ fighting in Ukraine
By suggesting that Israelis are fighting alongside Azov -- viewed by Russia as "fascists" and "Nazis" -- Moscow is compounding tensions that started after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday that Hitler had "Jewish blood".
How Modi escaped accountability for terrorism against Muslims
During his regime as the Chief Minister, Modi trashed the laws of India and its Constitution and got away. To help him in this huge work of manslaughter, the RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal, and many other groups were involved - writes Mustafa Khan from Maharashtra, India.
US Secretary of State takes up press freedom with Pakistan
US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken maintained “a vibrant free press, an informed citizenry are key for any nation and its future” and underscored that practices to curb the freedom of the press in the country “undermine peaceful assembly.”
