Pak PM Imran says Parliament biggest platform for accountability
Islamabad, Aug 27: Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasised on austerity measures for effective governance in his first speech to the Senate on Monday. The prime minister said that he will keep on attending the Senate sessions, adding that the biggest platform for accountability is the Parliament. “The rulers should let the public know that our tax […]
Myanmar army chief must be prosecuted for Rohingya ‘genocide’: UN probe
United Nations, Aug 27: United Nations investigators on Monday called for an international probe and prosecution of Myanmar’s army chief and five other top military commanders for genocide against the country’s Rohingya minority. “Myanmar’s top military generals, including Commander-in-Chief Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing, must be investigated and prosecuted for genocide in the north of Rakhine […]
Delegation of all parties from JK should call on Modi to defend article 35-A: Soz
Srinagar, Aug 27: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Saifuddin Soz on Monday suggested that an all-party delegation of Jammu and Kashmir should call on PM Modi and Home minister to defend Article 35-A. “The mainstream parties have thought it prudent to issue only statements for safeguarding Article 35-A, but have not shown any […]
Development and Employment immaterial for people till K-issue is not resolved: PDP
Srinagar, Aug 27: Speaking on a felicitation ceremony on taking charge as State Secretary of PDP Dr Sammiullah said that he is a firm believer of the fact that only a tripartite dialogue between India Pakistan and Kashmiris can take us out from this unending cycle of violence and political instability. Dr Sammiullah reiterated the […]
Blasphemous caricature competition: Pakistan passes resolution, Will summon Dutch envoy
Islamabad, Aug 27: Pakistan Senate adopted a unanimous resolution on Monday against a caricature competition in Netherlands, which can hurt the sentiments of Muslims worldwide due to the heretical nature of the content. The resolution stated that a caricature competition will be held at the end of the year in Holland and Pakistani government should […]
Over 15 boys left path of militancy in South Kashmir: IGP
Srinagar, Aug 27: Inspector General of Police SP Pani Monday said that over 15 boys from South Kashmir have shunned militancy from past couple of months with the active role and support of their family members. He said police will help those youth in every possible way who want to join mainstream. “The graph of […]
ADDC Ganderbal chairs meeting on implementation of Khelo India
Ganderbal, Aug 27: Continuing the efforts for promoting sports activities and active participation of young sportspersons of the district, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal N.A Baba, today said Khelo India Programme is aimed at inspiring youngsters to build mass participation and excellence in sports and groom them as future sports champions. He called upon the youth […]
Rupee ends flat at 69.81 against US dollar
Mumbai, Aug 21: The rupee today erased all its early strong gains and eventually ended just a paisa higher at 69.81 against the US dollar due to fag-end demand for the greenback from importers amid lacklustre local equities. Despite a firm start, the domestic currency showed signs of fatigue and succumbed to renewed dollar pressure even […]
King Kohli reigns over England in third Test
Nottingham, Aug 21: India captain Virat Kohli´s second century of the series strengthened his side´s iron grip on the third Test against England at Trent Bridge on Monday. Kohli, who fell for 97 in India´s first innings, top-scored with 103 as the tourists, looking to bounce back from 2-0 down in a five-match contest, piled […]
PCB Chairman Najam Sethi resigns from his post
Islamabad, Aug 21: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi resigned from his post on Monday, almost four years after he first took over the cricket board and oversaw the return of international cricket to Pakistan. “I was waiting for the new Prime Minister to take oath before submitting my resignation as PCB Chairman, which I […]