Pakistan not to relent in support to Kashmiris’ self-determination right: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan will not relent in its support until the Kashmiris realize their legitimate right to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions. In his message on “Youm-e-Istehsal” marking two years of India’s illegal act of August 5, 2019, the foreign minister said in […]

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Marginalized communities like Dalit, Muslims in India face atrocities for centuries: PDSN

KARACHI: Pakistan Dalit Solidarity Network (PDSN) Convener Dr. Sono Khangharani has said that marginalized communities like Dalit and Muslims in India face worst atrocities for centuries. In a statement here on Thursday, PSDN Convener Dr. Sono and Executive Committee members Pirbhu Lal Satiyani and Zulfiqar Shah expressed solidarity with the people of Indian illegally Occupied […]

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India failed to break Kashmiris’ spirit: Governor

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Thursday said that every Indian tactic has failed to lower the spirit of Muslims in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir. He said that Youm-e-Istehsal is being marked the across the country to show solidarity with IIOK brothers at state level. While condemning Indian oppression in IIOK, he said that the […]

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PCG holds boat rally to express solidarity with Kashmir people

KARACHI: A boat rally was organized from Manora to Keamari under the auspices of Pakistan Coast Guard Marine Wing Keamari in solidarity with people of Kashmir on Thursday. Over 30 boats took part in the rally, said a news release here. The participants of rally were carrying national and Kashmir flags and expressed solidarity with […]

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NA body briefed on various projects of National Highways & Motorways

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Communications was briefed on Thursday regarding various projects of National Highway and Motorways and construction of rest areas, petrol pumps, other facilities. The committee met here at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Senator Prince Ahmed Omer Ahmedzai. Secretary Ministry of Communications and Chairman National Highway Authority (NHA) briefed the […]

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SBP imposes monetary penalty on 8 banks for violating regulatory instructions

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan while taking enforcement actions against violation of regulatory instructions and deficiencies in general banking operations has imposed penalty of Rs 525.244 million on eight banks operating in the country. According to data issued by SBP’s Banking Supervision Department on Thursday, the actions were taken against deficiencies in the compliance […]

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ICT agri dept kick start monsoon plantation drive in outskirts

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Agriculture Directorate Thursday started monsoon plantation drive with an aim to cover all rural areas of the federal capital. More than 25, 000 saplings, both of fruit and forest varieties, will be planted to check Soil erosion and for clean and green environment. Director General ICT Administration Syeda Shafaq Hashmi […]

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Pakistan, Korea to enhance bilateral relations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz and Korean Ambassador to Pakistan, Suh Sangpyo Thursday agreed to further enhancing the bilateral relations. They held a meeting here at the minister’s office. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, technological advancements and research were discussed. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that […]

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