Category Archives: Pakistan

Kashmiris continue to suffer as lockdown enters 125th day
SRINAGAR, (DNA): The people particularly the residents of the Kashmir Valley continue to suffer immensely due to continued military lockdown, which entered 125th straight day, today.The imposition of restrictions under Section 144 in the territory and deployment massive deployment of Indian troops in every nook and corner of the occupied territory has created a sense of fear among the local people.The ban on internet, text messaging and prepaid mobile connections remains in force and the restoration of some means of communications, such as landline phones and postpaid mobile services, could not provide any respite to the people.

Much ado about extension, by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
GOVERNMENT HAS ANOTHER OPTION OF FILING A REVIEW PETITION IN THE APEX COURT.
The extension of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa generated a heated debate both at home and abroad after the apex court of Pakistan suddenly took up the case and within no time announced its verdict asking the government to do legislation and devise mechanism for the appointment of the army chief. While the court verdict tended to draw mixed reaction from all strata of society, it also led to writing of articles; opinions in the print media and talks shows on the electronic media – a thing that was considered a taboo in Pakistan. Social media went one step ahead.

Diversity of Pakistan’s culture and tradition celebrated in France
MARSEILLES, DEC 04 (DNA) – The cultural diversity and rich heritage of Pakistan was celebrated in Marseilles, the major port city in the South of France.The event organized by the Mayor of Marseilles-2 was attended by French officials and a large number of French public and expatriate Pakistanis who had come from different cities of France to participate and attend the event.Deputy Head of the Mission Amjad Aziz Qazi who was the chief guest thanked the Mayor, city officials and Pakistani community for organizing the event to showcase Pakistan’s rich culture, history and heritage. He said that these kinds of events help in bringing the French and Pakistan communities closer to each other.