Friday, December 11th, 2015
US ambassador visits Faisal Mosque
ISLAMABAD: As reports of hate crimes against Muslims fuel tensions in the United States, a video released on Facebook by the US Embassy in Pakistan shows US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale visiting the historic Faisal Mosque in the capital – a visit widely seen as a gesture of solidarity with Muslims. The tense environment in the US has been bolstered by remarks from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who recently called for banning Muslims from entry to the United States. But President Obama in an address on Tuesday askedRead More
US Embassy donates equipment to enhance road safety
ISLAMABAD, 11 DEC (DNA) – U.S. Embassy Islamabad and Government of Pakistan officials joined senior officers of the National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) on Friday to formally donate 45 motorcycles, 50 speed recording cameras, and 500 protective vests for men and women police officers. The $1.1 million-dollar donation by the U.S Government provides much-needed equipment for National Highways & Motorway Police officers throughout Pakistan. At the handover ceremony at NH&MP headquarters, U.S. Embassy Islamabad International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section Director Ramon Chico Negron said the US government’s continued support aimsRead More
Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile tested
RAWALPINDI, 11 DEC (DNA) – Pakistan on Friday conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, with a maximum range of 2750 kilometers. According to Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR), the test flight was aimed at validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system. The successful flight test with its impact point in the Arabian Sea, validating all the desired parameters was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, Scientists and Engineers of Strategic Organizations. Director General Strategic Plans Division, LieutenantRead More
Romania, Pakistan cultural ties given new dimension: Emilion ION
ISLAMABAD, DEC 11 (DNA) – Dean of European missions Emilian ION ambassador of Romania has said recent visit of Romanian cultural troupe to Pakistan was yet another milestone achieved in terms of cementing of cultural relations between the two countries.He expressed these views while talking to a select group of media people here on Friday. Ambassador Emilian further said, he was indebted to people of Pakistan who extended the Romanian cultural performers great hospitality. He added, for the first time his granddaughter Cristiana ION came to Pakistan as part of theRead More