President, PM extend 78th Independence Day greetings to nation

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for unity beyond divisions and personal interests for a prosperous Pakistan, as the country celebrates its 78th Independence Day today.  President Zardari conveyed his felicitations to the people, highlighting the importance of national cohesion and the need for sustained efforts toward the country’s welfare. He noted … Read more

US HR report says India acts minimally

WASHINGTON: The US government noted abuses in India and Pakistan in a shortened human rights report released on Tuesday that said India “took minimal credible steps” to combat the abuses while Pakistan “rarely took credible steps”. The Trump administration scaled back the annual US government report on human rights worldwide, dramatically softening criticism of some … Read more