Sunday, July 26th, 2015
Sherry slams federal govt on halting gas supply to steel mills
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Vice President Sherry Rehman on Sunday expressed deep concern over the Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC) announcement of unilaterally halting all gas input to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). In a statement, Rehman said: “This one-sided and high-handed behaviour of the SSGC towards Pakistan Steel Mills clearly reflects the federal government’s myopia and disregard for democratic norms and consultations. Cutting off gas supply to the steel mills without a plan, or public conversation about how to rationalise resources, only demonstrates an attitude that ignores the problems facedRead More
Gunmen kill local US Embassy employee in Islamabad: police
ISLAMABAD: Gunmen have killed a local employee of the US Embassy in Islamabad, on Sunday, police said. Police identified the dead employee as Iqbal Baig, saying he worked for the US Drug Enforcement Agency. They say Baig was killed early Sunday morning at his home and a motive for the attack and killing is still unclear. The US Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Police officer Khalid Awan, who confirmed Baig’s slaying, said US Embassy security officials had visited the crime scene. Baig belonged to theRead More
110 soldiers surrender to Taliban in Badakhshan
BADAKHSHAN: At least 110 soldiers have surrendered to Taliban militants in Badakhshan province, an official said and Taliban claimed. Abdullah Naji Nazari, head of the provincial council of Badakhshan said that 180 soldiers who were under the siege of Taliban in Tir Giran area of Wardouj District have finally surrendered to the insurgents. Nazari said that these soldiers belong to National Police, Border Police and Local Police who were under the siege for four days and after not receiving reinforcement they finally lay down their weapons in front of militants.Read More
48 militants killed in newest military operations
KABUL: At least 48 militants have been killed in newest military operations across the country, Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday morning. A statement issued by the ministry states that these insurgents were killed in different parts of the country in past 24 hours. The statement adds that 20 militants were also wounded during these operations and 12 others detained by the security forces. The press release issued by the Ministry of Defense further states that five soldiers from the Afghan National Army have been killed during these operations. ThisRead More