Sunday, June 19th, 2016
Six TTP commanders surrender in Upper Kurram Agency
PESHAWAR: Six key commanders of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) Mehsud faction surrendered to security forces near the Afghan border in Upper Kurram Agency Saturday night. Former TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud’s brother Ejaz Mehsud and uncle Khair Muhammad are among those who gave themselves up in the Shahidano Dhand area, security sources said. According to security sources, the surrendered TTP commanders have been shifted to Dera Ismail Khan and will later be sent to a rehabilitation centre established by the Army in Swat for counselling.
India not opposed to Pakistan’s NSG membership: Swaraj
NEW DELHI, 19 JUNE, (DNA) – Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said India will not protest Pakistan’s entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). She said this while addressing a press conference on Sunday. “We are not opposed to any country’s entrance into NSG based on merit, including Pakistan,” Swaraj said. Swaraj also clarified that China is not opposed to India’s membership of the NSG, amid reports of Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar’s ‘unannounced’ visit to China last week to woo Beijing’s support for entry to the NSG. AccordingRead More
Indian cricketer arrested in Zimbabwe for allegedly raping woman
HARARE , 19 JUNE, (DNA) – An Indian cricket player who is in Zimbabwe for ongoing series has been arrested by police personnel for allegedly molesting woman, reported on Sunday. The incident has been confirmed by police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba. He told the media that the mishap took place at Meikles hotel in Harare where the Indian national team is currently staying. The spokesman said that the investigation was launched on the allegations leveled by a Zimbabwe woman. He said the culprit has been taken into custody whileRead More