New York: United States expressed regret over Pakistan's non-participation in the Democracy Summit.

The spokesperson of the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vedant Patel, said in a press briefing that there is a deep security partnership with Pakistan, and they keep talking about democracy, human rights, freedom of expression and religion.

Vedant stated: “Pakistan has the authority to take decisions regarding the summit, although we regret Pakistan's non-participation, but will continue to work together.”

The spokesperson added that US and Pakistan work together on many issues.

Notably the Democracy Summit continued from March 29 to 30.

Lahore: A traffic warden in Bhati Chowk, area of Lahore foiled an attempt to kidnap a child.

According to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, patrolling officer Asif Siddique saw a suspicious motorcyclist Rafiq abducted the child from Sheikhupura and was forcefully taking him, upon which the officer chased and stopped him.

Upon asking that why the child was crying, the motorcyclist tried to escape. But officer Asif caught him.

CTO stated that the child was identified as Rehan, who was handed over to the Bhati gate police station, while the accused was also detained by the police.

Makkah: Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam shared picture from Masjid-e-Nabawi (PBUH) and fast bowler Haris Rauf from Masjid Al Haram.

According to details, Babar Azam turned to Twitter and posted the beautiful scene of Gunbad-e-Khizra while standing in the compound of Masjid-e-Nabwi (peace be upon him) which is being liked a lot on social media.

Babar Azam caption the image as: "After God, the elder, you are a short story."

بعد از خدا بزرگ توئی
قصہ مختصرـ pic.twitter.com/n1dSdLKF0I

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) March 30, 2023

On the other hand, fast bowler Haris Rauf posted a picture of himself from Masjid al-Haram, in which a soulful view of the Holy Kaaba can be seen. Haris captioned the image as 'Alhamdullah' in his tweet.

Alhamdullilah 🤲 pic.twitter.com/2AqsYEg5WC

— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) March 30, 2023