ISLAMABAD (PNP): Pakistan marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with nationwide ceremonies, official tributes, and powerful statements from political and military leadership highlighting unity, sacrifice, and national determination. The anniversary has emerged as an important symbol of Pakistan’s resolve to defend its sovereignty while promoting peace and regional stability. The observance of Marka-e-Haq commemorates the…
March marks the thirteenth anniversary of the conflict in Syria, with systematic atrocities and untold suffering of civilians. According to UN estimates, 16.7 million people, equivalent to 70 per cent of the total population, will require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Roughly half the pre-war population remains displaced inside or outside Syria. Compounding the crisis, a…
Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), warned that the fighting risked “further diminishing the prospects for a just and lasting solution”. “The approaching anniversary of the invasion is not only an occasion to recount the horrors of the past two years, but also a reminder…
In a statement issued by his Spokesman on Wednesday, the UN chief underscored the urgency of a transition to democratic governance and reinstating civilian rule. “The Secretary-General condemns all forms of violence and calls for the protection of civilians and cessation of hostilities,” said the statement. “An inclusive solution to this crisis requires conditions that…
His message marked the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement that ended the hostilities and established a demilitarized zone, about 240 kilometres long and 4 kilometres wide, as a buffer. The conflict however never officially ended because the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Republic of Korea (more commonly known as North…
Washington: It’s been 1 year since the James Webb Telescope was sent into space and today is its first ‘anniversary’. To commemorate this, NASA has released a photo of the birth of a star in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. According to US media, the star-forming region pictured is about 390 light-years away from Earth,…
File photo On the completion of 7 years of the martyrdom of the well-known young Kashmiri leader Burhan Wani, a shutter-down strike was held in Occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the All-Party Hurriyat Conference has called a strike to pay tribute to Burhan Wani and other martyrs of the Kashmir Liberation Movement. It…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov released a video message on the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-Russia relations. Sergey Lavrov says, “Dear citizens of Pakistan, I congratulate you on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the two countries. The people of Pakistan have deep interest and respect for Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Appreciate…
Photo: Express News Lahore: About 200 Indian pilgrims have arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the 417th birth anniversary of Arjun Devji, the fifth Guru of Sikhs. The main anniversary event will be held on June 16 at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore. On the other hand, a 90-member delegation of Pakistani Hindus has gone to India…
Called “Peace begins with me” the poem pays tribute to the strength and resilience of communities affected by conflict as well as those who help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods. It is a reminder of our responsibility to promote peace in our communities, countries and across the world – a conviction that has driven more…
