Pakistan, April 18 — Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, “Everyone should be proud of speaking and being called Punjabi. The people of Punjab, its people are all our own. I have immense love for the soil, people, music, traditions, culture of Punjab.” She while addressing the “Punjab Culture …
Rachel Ruto’s speech at Butere Girls on creative arts re-emerges amid Echoes of War controversy
Rachel Ruto’s speech at her former school was angled towards the Jitume Digital Hub and its importance to the young people The first lady said the hub would spur a wave of online jobs and provide students with skills to prepare them for the future The hub was also focused …
Junet Mohammed: Why a man should lead gender ministry
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed has said the gender docket should be allocated to a man, arguing that this would better ensure gender inclusivity. Speaking during National Assembly proceedings on Wednesday, the lawmaker stated that men are better positioned to champion women’s interests and help streamline gender equality. …
MPs approve Ruku, Wendot nomination as Cabinet Secretaries
Members of the National Assembly unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve the appointments of Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Wendot as Cabinet Secretaries. The approval comes a few days after the two were vetted by the Committee on Appointments to serve in the Public Service and Gender ministries. The report from …
Pakistan, Kazakhstan vow to deepen cultural cooperation
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have pledged to strengthen their cultural cooperation, particularly in the fields of arts, heritage, and film, through collaborative ventures and joint initiatives. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, …
“NDA will win again under Nitish Kumar,” BJP’s Sanjay Saraogi on Bihar assembly polls
Patna ( Bihar ) [India], April 16 (ANI): Bihar Minister and BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi has asserted that no matter what Congress – RJD does, NDA will win again under Nitish Kumar ‘s leadership. Speaking to media, Saraogi said, “No matter what they do, nothing is going to happen. NDA …
“Don’t mix politics and religion”: TMC’s Jay Prakash hits back at CM Yogi over Bengal comments
Kolkata ( West Bengal ) [India], April 16 (ANI): TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar on Tuesday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks about Bengal and urged him to focus on his state instead of commenting on others. Majumdar urged Chief Minister Adityanath not to mix politics …
‘Team formed to investigate’: NHRC Member Priyank Kanungo on Murshidabad violence
Bhopal ( Madhya Pradesh ) [India], April 16 (ANI): NHRC Member Priyank Kanungo has said that the Human Rights Commission has received three complaints about violence in Murshidabad . Unrest broke out in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11. The law has been a contentious …
“Future of Bangladesh is going to be decided by the Bangladeshi people”, says US Department of State
Washington DC [ US ], April 16 (ANI): The US Department of State, during its press briefing, addressed the questions on the rise of extremism and anti-Semitism in Bangladesh , along with the targeting of American companies in the country. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce underscored the importance of the future of …
Punjab Police gets custody of Amritpal Singh’s aide Papalpreet till April 18
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 16 (ANI): In a significant development following the revocation of the National Security Act (NSA), Punjab Police got custody of Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of Khadoor Sahib MP and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh . Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Amritsar , Gurvinder Singh, …