We owe eternal debt to our martyrs: COAS

[ad_1] RAWALPINDI: COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday said “Major Syed Moiz Abbas fought bravely in the face of resistance and ultimately laid down his life in the line of duty, upholding the highest traditions of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism. “The entire nation stands united in grief and pride, saluting his ultimate sacrifice for … Read more

Freedom from eternal Hindu scorn? Paradox of Jinnah’s Pakistan

[ad_1] Listen to article The irony of Pakistan’s birth is this: the people who would inhabit its land never truly allowed to escape possessive identities, the ancient curse of caste and hierarchy, or the feudal-clientelist systems that still strangle them. They were denied the chance to build a modern state rooted in self-determination and individual rights. Jinnah … Read more

Xi in Kazakhstan to cement ‘eternal’ ties

[ad_1] ASTANA: Xi Jinping celebrated China’s “eternal friendship” with Central Asia at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as the Chinese leader blasted tariffs and sought to assert Beijing’s influence in a region historically dominated by Russia. The summit in Astana brought together Xi with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Under … Read more