t is time to end the long night of suffering for the people of the Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The only road to peace and security in South Asia runs through a peaceful and just settlement of Kashmir. The state of affairs in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir remains extremely alarming since the Government of India revoked Article 370 of the Indian Constitution stripping the territory of its autonomy. By canceling Article 370 of the Constitution, the Indian government has given people from the rest of India the right to buy property in occupied Kashmir and settle there. Congress leaders had warned Narendra Modi against abrogation of Article 35A and Article 370, which gives special status to Kashmiris.

The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House Russia expert Fiona Hill that aired on Feb. 25, 2024. I mean, Putin prides himself on being this great religious leader of extolling Christian values. FIONA HILL: He is and I mean, that's, you know, really fits into the whole theme of your discussions this morning. President Trump actually ought to have a sense of responsibility about American citizens. So what President Trump is doing is degrading the United States.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that aired on Feb. 25, 2024. Joining us from Tel Aviv is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Well, I'm not sure the exact duration, but I can tell you that we're all working on it. MARGARET BRENNAN: That's where you're gonna move–PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: –that's basically what we're gonna do–MARGARET BRENNAN: That's the plan? PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: We've heard- we've heard a lot of briefings coming from- from the U.S. to that effect.

The following day, the KSE-100 index extended gains and closed near the 62,000-point mark, buoyed by optimism about a power-sharing deal among political parties. Pakistan’s dollar bond prices jumped in the range of 1-6% after the two major political parties reached an agreement on forming the next government, he said. Arif Habib Limited (AHL) reported that the market remained buoyant, taking the index beyond 62,000 points from 59,000 last week. Investor sentiment got a boost as the winning political parties reached agreement to form a coalition government. Sector-wise, positive contribution to the market came from exploration and production (623 points), banks (513 points), technology and communication (355 points), fertiliser (255 points) and power (254 points).

Pakistan’s recent stand at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a bold declaration of our nation’s firm call for jus­tice in the face of Israel’s relentless violations of interna­tional law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Caretaker Minister for Law and Justice Ahmed Irfan Aslam did not mince words when he confronted the ICJ, making it crystal clear that allowing Israel to benefit from its unlawful actions would be a travesty of justice. Minister Aslam’s unequivocal condemnation of Israel’s systematic dis­crimination and illegal settlements is morally imperative. De­spite Israel’s attempts to brush aside the ICJ’s proceedings, Pak­istan remains resolute in its pursuit of justice, refusing to bow down to political pressure or expedience. As the international community grapples with finding a resolution to the Israeli-Pal­estinian conflict, Minister Aslam’s stance makes it clear that jus­tice must prevail, and that no nation is above the law.

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When how unrelenting Israel’s assault on Gaza would be became clear, many Arab Americans of my age had a bit of PTSD. This story can best be told by Arab American progress in three cities: Chicago IL, Dearborn MI, and Paterson NJ. Chicago is home to the US’s largest Palestinian community; Arab Americans make up 4–5% of the city’s electorate. This and similar events hosted by other Chica­go-based Arab American political groups now draw practically every candidate for public office. Michigan’s Arab American population is so large and well orga­nized that they can be the margin of victory or defeat in a close presidential election.

“The commercial backdoor left open to Chinese auto imports should be shut before it causes mass plant closures and job losses in the US,” the report said. The Chinese embassy in Washington said in response that China’s automobile exports “reflect the high-quality development and strong innovation of China’s manufacturing industry... The leapfrog development of China’s auto industry has provided cost-effective products with high quality to the world.”Read US, EU protectionism against China's auto industry hurts their long-term development: spokespersonThe issue has received new interest after news reports that China’s BYD plans to set up an EV factory in Mexico. In October, Mexico said a Chinese Tesla supplier and a Chinese technology company would invest nearly a billion dollars in the state. A group of lawmakers urged US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to boost the 27.5% tariff on Chinese vehicles.

World Cup winners Spain guaranteed their place at this year's Olympics in Paris with a crushing 3-0 win over the Netherlands in Seville in the Nations Cup semi-final on Friday. Jenni Hermoso put the Spanish on track, latching on to a neat pass from Aitana Bonmati to net the opener after 43 minutes. In Lyon, an unmarked Kadidiatou Diani put France ahead against the Germans with a low half-volley four minutes before the break. Giulia Gwinn pulled one back from the penalty spot eight minutes from the end but France held on for the win. France will now meet Spain in the Nations League final on Wednesday while Germany and Netherlands will battle it out in the third-place play-off with an Olympic place on the line.

I humbly request the higher authorities to please disallow the entry of technical experts (engineers, doctors, IT specialists etc) into the civil services through the CSS and PMS exams. The talents of these skilled professionals are more needed and better spent in their respective sectors, where they can better contribute to the technical advancement and uplift of Pakistan. Sohail NasirRawalpindi

Google’s e-mail service ‘Gmail’ is known as the most popular e-mail communication service in the world, It has been rumored for the past few days that it will shut down in August 2024. Internet is a basic necessity for everyone including office workers, students, and financial institutions and emails are done for many official tasks that use Gmail. Recently, a post surfaced on social media sharing a screenshot of an email with the title ‘Google is sunsetting Gmail’, after which social media users were in dire straits as to whether Gmail would be shutting down. Gmail will officially shut down by 2024’. To further quell the rumours, Google tweeted on its official Gmail X account stating that all these reports are false and Gmail will continue its service without interruption.

US Senator Kirs Van Hollen says that the new government should be empowered to deal with the problems faced by Pakistan. US Senator Kirsty Van Hollen wrote a letter to Pakistani Ambassador Masood Khan regarding the new government to be formed in the country. Also read thisThe United States has once again demanded an investigation into the rigging of elections in PakistanWants to see full probe into claims of election rigging in Pakistan: USIn his letter, he also said that the new government should be empowered to deal with the problems facing Pakistan. The letter said that the Pakistani authorities should fully investigate the allegations of rigging and election interference. Apart from this, the American senator also paid tribute to the people of Pakistan for their full participation in the elections.

The exhibition, hosted by the Art One 62 Gallery in Clifton, is not only a celebration of art but also a communal experience. PHOTO: EXPRESSThe Punjab Arts Council (PAC) organised on Thursday the First Punjab Painting Competition 2024 at the Government Post Graduate College Attock. Sara Hafeez, Umm Salma and Saleha Tariq won the first, second and third positions respectively in the painting competitions. Read: Art exhibit held on climate changeSpeaking on the occasion, DC Rao Atif Raza said that civilisation and culture were the mirror of any nation. The council wanted to bring the hidden talent of the youth to the world through painting competitions, he added.

All types of vehicles have been restored in the Bhasha area of the Upper Kohistan district on Friday after removing debris from the landslide-hit Karakoram Highway (KKH). Earlier in the day, the highway in Bhasha was opened only for one-way traffic. The first closure of the highway in Bhasha took place from 8am to 10am. Making matter worse, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued an advisory to all provincial authorities expecting thunderstorms forecasted across the country. The NDMA has urged all provincial disaster management authorities, Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority, State Disaster Management Authority, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, National Highway Authority, National Highways and Motorway Police, Frontier Works Organisation, Rescue 1122, dam authorities, line departments, ministries, and federal agencies to undertake necessary measures in line with their respective mandates.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a body that groups countries from the United States to China to tackle financial crime, on Friday dropped the UAE from its 'grey list' of around two-dozen nations considered risky. Markus Meinzer, director of policy at the Tax Justice Network, which campaigns for financial transparency, said the removal of the UAE showed the FATF list was ineffective. Jonny Bell, director of financial crime compliance and payments at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, said the UAE would likely continue strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. There is increasing competition among Gulf states to develop non oil sectors such as financial services, trade and logistics, and tourism. Measures taken by the UAE include increasing financial investigations and prosecutions, boosting international cooperation, and aligning virtual asset regulation with international standards.