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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Laura Wright’s Anthem Performance Wins Pakistan Fans

Pakistan fans in Leeds were treated to a memorable moment on Wednesday when British soprano Laura Wright delivered a soulful acapella rendition of the national anthem before the England clash. Her performance quickly won praise from viewers in Pakistan, with some fans calling it emotional and even suggesting she receive Pakistani citizenship. Others were less convinced, while several focused on Pakistan’s performance. With England chasing a modest target, fans also suggested Aima Baig and Sahir Ali Bagga for future England tours. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Malaysian varsity awards honourary doctorate in leadership to PM Sharif 

The International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) on Tuesday conferred an Honourary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Governance on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to nation-building. The conferment of the honourary degree took place at a Special Convocation Ceremony held at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation of IIUM's Kuala Lumpur Campus, which was officiated by the university's Constitutional Head, Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US, Ukraine, EU allies slam 'Russian provocation'; Moscow calls it 'Russophobic hysteria'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has pressed the UN Security Council to take tougher measures against what he called Russia’s “provocations,” citing recent drone and jet incidents across Eastern Europe. “Russia wants to force everyone to play by its rules and impose the law of the jungle,” Sybiha told the council on Monday. “Our goal is the opposite. We must make Russia play by our rules—the rules accepted by everyone, called the UN Charter.” Moscow’s UN envoy Dmitry Polyansky dismissed the claims as “Russophobic hysteria from Tallinn.” Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan’s policies align with President Xi’s vision and philosophy: PM Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that his government's policies and initiatives are "closely" aligned with Chinese President Xi Jinping's "vision and philosophy to eradicate corruption and poverty." He made these remarks while addressing Tianjin University students and faculty members, including those from Pakistan, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, said a statement from his office in Islamabad. His visit will also mark the formal launch of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC-II), which will focus on industrial cooperation. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Culture

Remembering Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi on the 750th death anniversary

Over the next 10 days, thousands of visitors will walk past the sarcophagus of the 13th-century Muslim Sufi saint and philosopher Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi at the Mevlana Museum in Konya, Türkiye, bowing their heads in reverence to the man whose preachings and verses are now part of global popular culture, inspiring millions of people across nations. International commemoration events for the 750th passing anniversary of one of the greatest mystics in Islamic world, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi are ongoing. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

India ranks 2nd in Most Dangerous Countries for Tourists

The American magazine “Sophist” has named India as the second most dangerous country in the world for tourists. A survey released by Sophist, attacks and harassment of tourists have become commonplace in India, and violence against minorities and religious extremism are also on the rise. The report warns tourists to avoid visiting India due to atrocities on minorities, recently a female YouTuber was publicly harassed on the street. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

Taiwan is not a part of the U.S. but Chinese territory: Wang Yi

Beijing: On August 7, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said: "Taiwan is not part of the United States but Chinese territory." "The United States has been engaging in "sophistry" on the Taiwan question, and China's actions on Taiwan have been just, appropriate and legal, as well as being aimed at safeguarding the country's sacred sovereignty and territorial integrity," Wang said during a visit to Bangladesh. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Russia bars entry to New Zealanders in sanctions response

On July 30, Russia's foreign ministry announced sanctions against 32 officials and journalists from New Zealand for supporting what it called the country's "Russophobic agenda." The list includes Shane Arndell, deputy chief of the naval forces, and Wellington mayor Andy Foster, among other officials. "Taking into account that Wellington does not intend to abandon its anti-Russian course and continues to produce new restrictions (against Moscow), work on updating the 'black list' will continue," the ministry added. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Uncategorized

Covid-19: NCOC revises SOP guidelines for schools

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) finally issued revised coronavirus guidelines and SOPs for the education, restaurant, entertainment, and other sectors on Wednesday, after a brief delay, as Pakistan continues to fight a fifth wave of the pandemic and struggles to contain the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Classes for children under the age of 12 will be held on "staggered" days in towns and districts where the vaccination rate is greater than 10%, while classes for fully vaccinated students above the age of 12 will be held… Read More…

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