Azma Bukhari Rules Out Apology, Defends Maryam Nawaz’s Remarks LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has dismissed the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) demand for an apology from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz over her recent remarks, saying the CM will not retract her statements. Addressing the issue, Bukhari highlighted the Cholistan water canal matter, stressing […]
Pakistan Welcomes Global Recognition of Palestine, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has welcomed recent declarations by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries recognizing Palestine, calling it a victory for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar urged more […]
Shehbaz Reaffirms Support for Qatar, Condemns Israeli Strike in Doha DOHA – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned Israel’s strike on a residential area in Doha, terming it a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law. The premier made these remarks during his meeting with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad […]
Pakistan Stands by Qatar, Calls for UN Action Against Israeli Strikes: Ishaq Dar ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Qatar, stressing that Islamabad will not tolerate any violation of the Gulf state’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar described the recent strike on Doha […]
Israel Steps Up Strikes on Gaza, Katz Vows No Relent as Rubio Backs Offensive Gaza City – Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared on Tuesday that Gaza was “on fire” as the military intensified its offensive, vowing that Israel “will not relent” until Hamas is defeated and hostages are freed. “The IDF is striking terrorist […]
EU Spokesperson Condemns Sanctions Against Human Rights Defenders, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza BRUSSELS — The European Union has voiced strong opposition to sanctions targeting human rights defenders, calling such measures counterproductive to promoting democracy and building resilient societies. EU spokesperson Anwar Al-Anouni told Al Arabiya, “These people must be protected, and their rights respected. Attacks […]