In his testimony before the US Senate Armed Services Committee this week, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged Pakistan as “a reliable partner in counter?terrorism operations” against Islamic State Khorasan, noting that joint operations had yielded tangible outcomes. Of course, for those in Islamabad, this does not read like an exaggerated compliment. Admiral Cooper was […]
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POA honours Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed for championing Pakistan’s athletes
Lahore: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has honoured Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed in recognition of his significant contributions to the development and welfare of athletes in Pakistan. Over the years, Rizwan has emerged as a committed supporter of Pakistani athletes, providing financial, medical, and nutritional assistance to help elevate their performance. His efforts have been […]
Pakistan, 20 other nations reject Israel’s Somaliland recognition
Pakistan has joined 20 other nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in rejecting Israel’s recognition of self-declared Republic of Somaliland, with a joint statement saying that Tel Aviv’s measure reflected its “full and blatant disregard for international law”. The statement also registered the countries’ rejection of any “potential link between such measure and […]
Punjab’s Sahulat Bazar Authority gets international recognition
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s team has won another honour for the province, as Punjab Sahulat Bazar Authority becomes the first unique institution of its kind to receive ISO 901 and ISO 27001 certificates from an internationally recognized institution of Switzerland on setting a unique record of establishing more than 17,000 stalls across Punjab. […]
UNESCO recognition fuels Italy’s culinary pride despite fears of tourist trap
Italians hailed UNESCO’s recognition of their cuisine on Wednesday as a win for cultural diplomacy but critics warned it could backfire by turning popular dishes into bland tourist fare. A sound and light show at the Colosseum in Rome on Wednesday night will celebrate a successful bid that framed Italian food not just as a […]