DUBAI: Pope Francis has condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying that the vile act had “angered and disgusted” him and he refused to acknowledge the act as a form of freedom of speech. The comments came in response to the latest incident of Quran’s desecration in Sweden when a man set...
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July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Pakistan
Hajj expenses to be collected in dollars next year: minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Talha Mahmood has announced that all expenses of Hajj will be collected in US dollars from next year, The News reported Monday. Furthermore, addressing a post-Hajj press conference, Mahmood congratulated the 160,000 Pakistani pilgrims on performing Hajj. Praising the efforts of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, he also said no...
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July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Columns
Analyzing China’s New Law on Foreign Relations
On June 28, 2023, at the third meeting of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress — the country’s top legislature — adopted “The Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China”. Dubbed the country’s “first comprehensive foreign relations law”, the law was enacted on July 1st and would provide a framework...
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June 21, 2023June 21, 2023World
Biden equates China’s Xi with ‘dictators’ at donor reception
US President Joe Biden equated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with “dictators” on Tuesday as he addressed a Democratic Party donors reception in the presence of journalists. Speaking at a campaign fundraiser in northern California, Biden said Xi had been angered over an incident in February when a Chinese balloon — which Washington says was...
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June 21, 2023June 21, 2023Pakistan
President approves Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s appointment as next chief justice
President Arif Alvi on Wednesday appointed Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, as the country’s next top judge. The appointment will come into effect on September 17 when the incumbent chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Umar Ata Bandial, will retire. An announcement issued by the presidency...
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June 20, 2023June 20, 2023Pakistan
At high-level meeting, govt unveils ‘Economic Revival Plan’
The government on Tuesday unveiled plan that is aimed at reviving the country’s economy by capitalising on its untapped potential in key sectors and investments from friendly countries. The plan, titled ‘Economic Revival Plan’, was unveiled at a high-level meeting of the government, convened in the “wake of economic hardships being confronted by the country”,...
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June 20, 2023June 20, 2023World
Modi says criticism of India’s stance on Russia not widespread in US
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s stance on Russia in the Ukraine conflict has not faced widespread criticism in the United States. Asked in an interview with the Wall Street Journal about critical comments in the US for not taking a more forceful stance against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Modi said: “I don’t think...
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June 20, 2023June 20, 2023Pakistan
PM hails ‘outstanding’ Chinese financial support amid ‘inordinate’ delay of IMF loan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed the “outstanding” financial support provided by China amid the “inordinate” delay of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan program. He expressed his views while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and China for the 1,200 MW Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power...
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June 20, 2023June 20, 2023MINORITIES
ADPM urges news media to report on religious minorities compassionately using the Justice Jillani judgement
June 19, 2023, marks the ninth anniversary of the landmark 2014 Supreme Court judgement on the protection of the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan. To mark the occasion, ADPM (Alliance for Diversity and Pluralism in Media) urges the national and local news media to use the judgement’s directives as an accountability framework...
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June 20, 2023June 20, 2023Columns
Unraveling the Knot: Illiteracy vs. Women Empowerment in Pakistan
Pakistan, a nation with a rich cultural heritage, faces significant challenges in its quest for women’s empowerment, particularly within the context of an illiterate society. Illiteracy rates in Pakistan, especially among women, remain alarmingly high, impeding progress toward gender equality and hindering the nation’s overall development. In this article, we delve into the complex interplay...