Kashmir has had its checkered history of strife, foreign invasion, occupations just like all other nations of world: Dr. Mir Says currently, Kashmir is now a full-fledged settler-colonial project where a genocidal, ethnic cleansing plan is in place The BJP wants to change the demographic character of the Muslim-majority regionRead More →

Permanent board essential to formulate, update IT policies:Speakers say at a seminar titled ‘IT Policy Landscape in Pakistan: Challenges and the Way Forward’held at IPS A dynamic structure or mechanism devoted to performing biannual interim reviews is required for effective policy evaluations: Khalid Rahman ISLAMABAD  ( Web News ) BuildingRead More →

Sirajul announces to stage sit-ins outside governor’s houses against exorbitant power bills Says Jamaat-e-Islami to knock the doors of Supreme Court for challenging IPPs agreements  LAHORE ( Web News ) Emir Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has announced Jamaat-e-Islami’s decision to stage sit-ins outside the four provincial governor’s houses to protest againstRead More →

G-B ‘denies’ calling in army to maintain peace In response to the unrest, 4G broadband services in the area were temporarily suspended. However, 2G services remained operational. Media reports claim law, order in Chilas bad GILGIT ( Web News ) The Gilgit-Baltistan government has decided to call in the armyRead More →

Imran Khan renews his offer for talks in fresh message from jail ATTOCK ( Web News ) The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is ready to hold talks with all political groups and state institutions, the party’s incarcerated chairman Imran Khan said in a message from Attock Jail on Saturday. The former primeRead More →

Saudi Crown Prince MBS urged to save life of Yasin Malik Raja Muzaffar has penned the impassioned appeal recognising Saudi Arabia’s favourable diplomatic relations with India DALLAS ( Web News ) Raja Muzaffar — a trusted associate of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman Yasin Malik made a heartfelt appealRead More →

Indian occupational authorities impose restrictions around Syed Ali Geelani’s grave  Geelani undoubtedly was a person of character, truthfulness, steadfastness: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Says he was certainly one of most recognizable experts on subject of Kashmir in South Asia SRINAGAR + Washington ( Web News ) Occupational authorities of India haveRead More →

Army Chief Gen Munir calls upon UN to sort out Kashmir issue Urges importance of enabling UN Peacekeeping Mission to effectively protect its personnel & tackle complex threats while ensuring security A two-day UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting held in Islamabad& marked sacrifices of Syed Ali Geelani ISLAMABAD ( WebRead More →

Enabling ‘Islamic First’ mindset and opting for Islamic mechanisms crucial for developing an Islamic economic system: Ahmad Ali Siddiqui Says this during a detailed discussion on ‘Road Map for Conversion towards Islamic Financial System in Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Enabling Mindset and Strategies’ held with IPS research team ISLAMABAD (Read More →

LHC directs Pervaiz Elahi’s release, orders inquiry into his arrest LAHORE ( Web News ) Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered authorities to immediately release former Punjab chief minister Pervez Elahi on Friday, instructing for an inquiry to be conducted into his arrest in violation of court orders. LHC also instructedRead More →

Electricity bills relief to be declared in 48 hours: Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq “If someone tells me here that [electricity] units of judges, generals, and Wapda employees are free, should I accept that? We have to officially inquire about the factual position. It is mixed. Says this issue has become longstandingRead More →

Indian govt refuses to entertain any demands regarding restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s special status Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that J&K would again be made a State when things get normal. NEW DELHI ( Web News ) The Supreme Court of India has directed the Narendra Modi-led central governmentRead More →