President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday extended felicitations to the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, and the people of Italy on Republic Day, annually observed on June 2. The president, in a statement, said that Pakistan deeply valued its long-standing and friendly relations with Italy, which were marked by mutual trust, cooperation and […]
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Life in IIOJK paralysed by military lockdown ahead of Republic Day
In the name of “security, Indian authorities have imposed a ruthless lockdown across Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) ahead of India’s Republic day today on January 26, subjecting residents to constant searches, frisking, heavy surveillance and overwhelming military deployment, paralyzing normal life. According to Kashmir Media Service, a multi-layered security grid has been […]
India nears historic trade breakthrough with EU
India is close to signing a major trade deal with the European Union this month, trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The agreement would open India’s massive market of over 1.4 billion consumers to European goods. Leaders aim to finalize it ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations and an EU-India summit. Agrawal said negotiations were “very […]
Citizens #RunForPeace on Pakistan Day
Lahore: Celebrating Pakistan’s Resolution Day on 23rd March 2019, thousands of Lahoris participated in the annual #LahoreMarathon2019. The marathon covered a 10km route (starting from Gaddafi Stadium roundabout) and was aimed at promoting a softer image of the country. With the recent on-going tensions in the region, Lahore Marathon was an initiative by the District […]