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K2 scaling: Pakistan felicitates Nepalese mountaineers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sunday felicitated the Nepalese mountaineers for making history by reaching the summit of K2 — the world’s second highest mountain — in winter. Terming the expedition ‘one of the most coveted achievements in...

No problem. This is simple discussion and research so any and all ideas are welcome and we cannot ignore ideas simply because they are radical since without discussing or understanding ideas and concepts, we cannot find the flaws or the positives within them. In the book the constitutional...

The great speech of alexander on the opis mutiny he Mutiny at Opis [7.8.1] On arriving at Opis,note Alexander called together the Macedonians and declared that he was discharging from the campaign and sending back to their country those who were unfit for service because of age or wounds...

Babar Azam to take over as captain of Pakistan Babar Azam takes over as captain from Mohammad Rizwan after a thumb fracture rules him out of contention. Babar Azam will take over as captain of Pakistan after Mohamed Rowan is ruled out with a fractured thumb. The 20-man squad features nine...

Pakistan to host 2023 SAF Games after prime minister’s approval: POA LAHORE: The future of Pakistan as host of the South Asian Games 2023 looks quite bright after Prime Minister Imran Khan recently gave a go-ahead signal to the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the Federal Sports Ministry...

Pakistan calls on UNSC to designate RSS as ‘terrorist’ Violent nationalist groups pose danger to regional and international peace and security, says Islamabad Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to designate "violent nationalist groups" including India's hardline Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

Holi in Multan The Pakistan Hindu Council, while ensuring preparations to organize the annual combined marriages ceremony for deserving Hindu couples, faced various hurdles and uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is a matter of great honor and prestige that we have maintained...

Pakistan fires 12 police officers for not protecting Hindu temple Policemen fired over acts of ‘cowardice, irresponsibility and negligence’ for not trying to stop the mob as it attacked the temple in Karak district. Pakistani authorities have sacked a local police chief and 11 other policemen...

Pakistan reaffirms support for Afghan peace process PESHAWAR: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan would continue supporting the ongoing intra-Afghan dialogue as peace in the neighbouring country means peace in Pakistan. Talking to officers here at Corps...

Citizenship education in Pakistan There was a time in Pakistan up until the 1970s that we taught civics as a subject to our students at school and college levels. Then as the military dictatorship of the usurper General Ziaul Haq forcibly drove Pakistan towards an extremist mindset, curricula...

Wasim wields axe as Pakistan pick nine uncapped players for SA Test series KARACHI: Nine uncapped players were inducted on Friday in a new-look Pakistan squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa as new chief selector Mohammad Wasim wielded axe on eight members —...

Govt wants to obtain vaccine of highest efficacy ISLAMABAD: The government is confident of acquiring the anti-Covid vaccine by the first quarter of the current year but is adopting a ‘look-before-you-leap’ strategy to ensure procurement of a medicine of the highest efficacy. On the other hand...

Former president Gen Pervez Musharraf's mother passes away Former president of Pakistan Gen Pervez Musharraf (R) with his mother Zareen Musharraf (L). Photo: Jang Former president Gen (retd )Pervez Musharraf's mother passed away in Dubai Begum Zareen Musharraf had been ill for a long time...

Record LNG prices push South Asian countries, including Pakistan, to ration gas Pakistan, as well as Bangladesh, is rationing gas and buyers across South Asia are seeking alternative fuels after spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices surged to record highs, government and industry officials...

Over 600 petrol pumps sealed across Pakistan: PM Office ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Office said on Friday that over 600 petrol pumps have been sealed and about 4.5 million litres of petrol and diesel seized under the federal government's campaign against oil smugglers across Pakistan. It said...

Yep and that's the tip of the iceberg. The worst part is that people have used whataboutism to religious excuses to any excuse to provide themselves with the satisfaction that what they are doing is perfectly right. Let me tell you about a personal incident. My neighbor Rana moved into a house...

I downloaded a book which has been getting some acclaim. Looks a good read. Its titled Our Hindu Rashtra by Akar patel and it is about the rising right and theocratic nature of India

Air Chief assures support to Azerbaijan Air Force SLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Commander Azerbijan Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov. The Air Chief praised the professionalism of Azerbaijan Air Force and...

Pakistan Air Force chief vows to boost cooperation with Turkey ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, who is on a 4-day official visit to Turkey, has held meetings with the senior Military leadership of Turkey and discussed ways to further promote...

Aman-7 — a feather in Pakistan Navy’s cap WHILE the world struggles to meet the challenges of the pandemic COVID-19, the responsibility of defense can neither be relegated nor postponed because existential threats do not diminish with natural calamities. If lessons can be learnt from the...