By Mushtaq Paracha in The News, November 17, 2023NOWSHERA: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman said on Thursday that the civil and military establishments, landlords and industrialists had occupied the country’s politics due to which the people did not enjoy fruits of true independence. “Pakistan came into existence in the name of Islam 75 years ago but the establishment, bureaucracy, landlords and industrialists have always created hurdles in the way of enforcing religion in…
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report in The News, Aug 18, 2023The Catholic Church has condemned the burning and destruction of churches and homes of the Christian Community in Jaranwala and wondered with great shock and disbelief how such an incident could happen just two days after the country celebrated Independence Day. A statement issued by Archbishop of Karachi Benny Travas on Thursday said that in August 2023, when we were reminded that Pakistan belongs to all Pakistanis, we have…
report in The News, August 05, 2023KHAR: A newly formed organization here on Friday announced to stage a sit-in for peace at Khar Bazaar on August 14 on the occasion of the Independence Day of the country. In a press release issued after the first meeting of the organization named “Da Bajaur Zwanano Tolana” said the people belonging to all segments of the society could become its members to make efforts for the restoration of…
report in Prothom Alo, June 15, 2023China has lauded prime minister Sheikh Hasina for her firm stance against the US sanctions and extended support to Bangladesh in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and upholding its domestic and foreign policies. “We stand ready to work together with Bangladesh and other countries to oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, uphold the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law and…
report in The Island, May 31, 2023Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has assured Premier Dinesh Gunawardena that China will always stand by Sri Lanka’s sovereignty as well as for political independence and socioeconomic development. The meeting took place at Temple Trees. The Vice Minister assured that China will increase investments in several areas, such as agriculture, trade and commerce, ports, and infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. He also said China will continue…