China’s Economic Expansion is Shaping US-China Rivalry
Dr. Muhammad AkramZaheer China’s rapid economic growth over the past two decades has enabled it to extend its economic influence in Latin America, largely due to the absence of a counterstrategy from the United States. Initially, Washington perceived Beijing’s expanding presence as mere economic diversification and thus not a threat to hemispheric or U.S.-Latin American …
Khawaja Ahmed Hassan (Interview)
Interview: Maleeha Khan Lodhi Maleeha: What are your thoughts on Nawaz Sharif’s return home? Khawaja Ahmed Hassan: Like all Pakistanis, I am very happy for Mian Nawaz Sharif’s return to country. His sacrifices for Pakistan are not hidden in any way from anyone. Maleeha: After the return of Nawaz Sharif, what change do you feel …
13.7 Million Rescued In 19 Years of Service to Humanity
By: Deeba Shahnaz Akhter 19 years ago, Emergency Service Rescue 1122 was started as Ambulance Service in 2004 from historic city of Lahore and gradually evolved into an integrated emergency services model for South Asia. About two-decade journey of untiring efforts of Rescuers provided sense of safety to the millions of citizens of Pakistan. It …
Palestinian issue and the slavish foreign policy of Islamic countries
By: Shah Muhammad Awan More or less more than seventy five years have passed since the issue of Palestine and Kashmir arisen. There is a lot of similarity in terms of foreign occupation and settlement of them in these two areas. The only difference is that Kashmir is inhabited by Muslims and the proportion of …
HHRD Hold Seminar on ‘Climate Change And Disaster Resilience
The Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) of Pakistan organized a significant seminar titled ‘Climate Change & Emergencies’ in connection with International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, focusing on the pressing issues of climate change and emergencies. The seminar was organised by Sajid Ali Chadhar, Head of Emergency Relief & Disaster Management Program and Operations …
National Resilience Day
By Sami Ullah Malik Pakistan is facing changing climatic conditions and frequent recurrence of unpredictable and extreme events. To meet these challenges, Governmental Agencies and the Civil sector are proactively working at reducing the vulnerability to disasters and providing coping mechanisms and framework for effective disaster management. The disaster management system in Pakistan has traveled …
Gaza-Israel War – Hamas’s Surprise Attack
Report: Shah Muhammad Awan Israel and the armed Palestinian group Hamas are locked in an escalating conflict that has left more than 1,100 people dead in a little more than a day According to the illegal Israeli government, Hamas took 100 Israeli soldiers and civilians hostage. Around 6:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, when many …
Empowering Young Media Professionals from Developing Countries
In an era where the flow of information is ceaseless and the media wields an unparalleled influence on public opinion, the role of media professionals has become more pivotal than ever before. It is in this dynamic landscape that I had the privilege of participating in an enlightening seminar designed to nurture the talents of …
Operation of the RDA in Blue World City is illegal, CEO
Soon Times Correspondent Islamabad While giving a press conference at National Press Club Islamabad, Blue World City Chairman Chaudhry Saad Nazir and CEO Chaudhry Naeem Ejaz said that Blue World City is located in the controlled area of FATA, therefore RDA and Rawalpindi district. The operation of the administration is illegal, the Blue World City …
RDA Crack Down against 16 illegal housing schemes in Rawat
Soon Times Correspondent RAWALPINDI: On the directions of the Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaqat Ali Chattha, the Chairman Task Force / Director General RDA, Muhammad Saif Anwar Jappa conducted a grand operation against sixteen illegal housing schemes in Mouzas Adhwal, Cighu, Chak Cighu, Bhal, Titral, Hoon, Gojra Chak, Ralla, Ralla Gujra, Banda,Wariyam Malokra, Gurha Bertha, Kuri …
