Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Nawaz urges UN to take Pakistan side on issue of nukes
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif urged the United States to take Pakistan’s side in its long-standing dispute with rival nuclear power India or run the risk of escalating conflict.Speaking in Washington on Friday, a day after talks with US President Barack Obama, Nawaz said Pakistan was ready to help Afghanistan revive peace talks with Taliban rebels.But he made it clear that his main priority was seeking international support to compel India to negotiate over the future of the disputed province of Kashmir.
UN chief condemns Jacobabad, Bolan blasts
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on Ashura processions and Imambargahs inside Pakistan, said a report published on Radio Pakistan.The UN chief in a statement issued by his spokesperson condemned the recent attacks in Sindh and Balochistan provinces — including the one in Jacobabad — and also offered condolences to the families of victims.Ban Ki-Moon also urged the government to bring the perpetrators of the deadly attacks to justice, while hoping that it will also take all steps to protect itsRead More
Role of Tajik president in strengthening global, regional stability
by Sherali Jononov President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part in the 70th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan Alexander Zuev said in an itnerivew, “We are very pleased that the President of Tajikistan was able to participate in this historic session of the UN Assembly. It is a special event for us for two reasons. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UN and this 70th session of the UN Assembly. Secondly, an important forum atRead More