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International News ReportBy Dr. Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On International Human Rights Day, a seminar organized by the Kashmir Center Lahore highlighted the ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Speakers called on the international community and global organizations to raise their voices against India’s alleged war crimes…

International News Report Muhammad Saleem — Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan observed Universal Human Rights Day 2025 on December 10 with a seminar organized by the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS). The event highlighted the global theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” emphasizing that human rights must…

International News ReportBy Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) and University of Jinan, China, have signed landmark agreements to promote collaborative academic and industrial research under the Belt and Road Initiative framework. The agreements were formalized in a special ceremony held at the Vice Chancellor’s Office, with participation from both institutions and…

International News Report — Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to initiate dialogue with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) through the platform of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan (Movement for the Protection of the Constitution) during its upcoming two-day national conference, according to sources within the opposition alliance. Reports indicate that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz…

International News Report — Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the dignity, equality, and justice of every citizen. In his message, President Zardari said that protecting the honor, rights, and freedoms of all individuals remains a national priority. He noted…

International News Report Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan’s progress cannot be achieved through “magic or illusions” but only through consistent hard work, national unity, and commitment. He was addressing an Ulema Convention in Islamabad, which was also attended by Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The…

International News ReportBy Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali has emphasized that society must collectively work to ensure that persons with special abilities become empowered, productive, and equal members of the community. He expressed these views while addressing a seminar titled “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Society for Advancing Social…

By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that Pakistan has successfully defeated narratives predicting economic collapse, stressing that “those wishing for Pakistan’s default have failed.” He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony in honour of Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren during his visit to Khudian…

International News Reporte NEW DELHI: Senior Indian Islamic scholar and President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (Arshad Madani faction), Maulana Arshad Madani, has said that the words of India’s national song “Vande Mataram” contain concepts contrary to Islamic monotheism, asserting that a Muslim can worship only Allah and cannot associate anyone with Him. In a statement released…

International News ReportMuhammad Saleem— Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan is considering the transfer of former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan (Prisoner No. 804) from Adiala Jail to another detention facility, amid intensifying political tensions. The announcement was made by Ikhtiar Wali Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information and KP Affairs,…