LAHORE: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP), strongly criticised state conduct, saying that while Pakistan was described as a “fortress of Islam,” Islam itself appeared to have been imprisoned within it. Addressing the Aiwan-e-Adl gathering in Lahore on Friday, he condemned violence against women and children and denounced the use of live ammunition against protesters at D-Chowk. He …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday categorically warned Kabul to make a clear choice between Pakistan and the Khawarij, saying Afghanistan could not host militants destabilising its neighbour while expecting normal ties with Islamabad, Radio Pakistan reported. The statement came as the military reported that 12 soldiers were martyred and 35 terrorists linked to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij network …
TIANJIN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday raised the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) issue at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit in China and called for a “structural” dialogue on all outstanding disputes. PM Shehbaz arrived in China on Saturday to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) summit held from August 31 to September 1. Besides Pakistan, …
BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Thursday agreed to further enhance ties and joint broadcasting projects between their state broadcasters to tackle fake news and disinformation, Radio Pakistan reported. Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. Over the decades, ties have expanded across different sectors, including trade, energy, infrastructure, and media …
Beijing, China: A new chapter in global digital cooperation is set to unfold later this month as the World Internet Conference (WIC) announced the Digital Silk Road Development Forum, which will be held on July 24 in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. Designed to promote international digital trade and deepen global partnerships, the forum will bring together government officials, international organizations, industry …
BEIJING; China firmly opposes the continued spread of ungrounded false information by the United States about Russia’s “defense industrial base fueled by China,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin’s remarks came after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s accusation at the 2024 NATO Public Forum. “We express strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the erroneous …
KARACHI: The ministry of interior has defended the months-long ban on social media platform X on the ground that it is a “threat to peace and national security” as it spreads “misinformation and incites violence”, it emerged on Monday. The ban was imposed on Feb 17 on the basis of reports from intelligence agencies. In its reply placed before the Sindh High …
KENYA: A Kenyan court on Monday found police acted unlawfully over the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in 2022 following a complaint by his widow, her lawyer and local media said. Sharif, an ardent supporter of former premier Imran Khan, was shot in the head when Kenyan police opened fire on his car in October 2022. He had left Pakistan in August 2022 …
LAHORE: Acting Ambassador of Palestine Nader Al Turk has lauded China for showing its readiness to play a constructive role in easing tensions between Palestine and Israel and promoting peace talks. Addressing a webinar titled, “War Crimes Gaza: The impact, consequences, and international response & responsibility”, the envoy called out the “double standards” of the so-called civilised world and international organisations responsible …
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for saluting all the participants and builders involved in the Belt and Road cooperation. He made the remarks at a welcome banquet hosted for guests attending the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Over the past 10 years since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched, China and BRI partners …