Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
Pakistan has right to respond to India at place & time of its own choice, DGMO tells Indian counterpart
RAWALPINDI, NOV 23, (DNA) -“Pakistan reserves the right to respond to unprovoked Indian firing at the place and time of its own choice,” Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Maj. Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza made it clear to his Indian counterpart, as nine Pakistanis civilians and three soldiers embraced martyrdom near at the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday. Indian barbarism reached its peak on Wednesday as its troops shelled a bus carrying unarmed Pakistani citizens on Wednesday, resulting in the martyrdom of nine people. Three soldiers of the Pakistan ArmyRead More
Naeem-ul-Haq will remain PTI’s main spokesman: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said that Naeem-ul-Haq will remain the main spokesman of the party. Imran Khan said on Twitter that Naeem ul Haq will also remain the Central Information Secretary and the main spokesperson, while they have a team of spokespersons to present them on television. Earlier there were reports that he had been replaced by prominent analyst and lawyer Fawad Chaudhry. However, the clarification was made by Imran Khan himself that Naeem-ul-Haq has not been replaced. Naeem-ul-Haq also confirmed and said that both his positions remainRead More
Army Chief lauds improvement in security situation in Karachi
KARACHI, NOV 23, (DNA) -Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited Karachi and addressed officers and soldiers of Karachi Corps and Pakistan Rangers Sindh as part of his farewell tour. The Army Chief lauded them for their significant successes in improving the security situation of Karachi and other parts of Sindh. He stated that life has returned to Karachi and business activity has picked up with its huge contribution to revival of national economy. General Sharif emphasised that any nefarious designs of enemies of Pakistan to keepRead More
UN should take cognizance of Indian atrocities in Kashmir: AJK President
ISLAMABAD, NOV 23 (DNA) -Even if there is some lull, Indians won’t let us forget. Peopel of Kashmir have decided not to be a part of India.’ This was stated by Sardar Masood Khan, President, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad while delivering his keynote address at the international conference on ‘Strengthening Peace and Cooperation in South Asia- Incentives and Constraints’ organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute and Hanns Seidel Foundation. The Security Council has double standards for Syria, Yemen, North Africa and whole of Africa, but it pays noRead More
PM pays tribute to retiring CJCSC Gen Rashad Mahmood
ISLAMABAD,NOV 23, (DNA) -Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held a farewell luncheon in honour of retiring Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mahmood on Wednesday. Addressing the event, the Prime Minister paid a glowing tribute to the retiring general and thanked him for his invaluable services to the nation. “General Rashad Mahmood enhanced the professional capabilities of our Armed Forces,” the Prime Minister said, noting that the general accomplished several tasks successfully. The Prime Minister said General Rashad Mahmood played an important role in establishing close relations withRead More
PM Nawaz chairs Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD,NOV 23, (DNA) -Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz on Wednesday chaired Federal Cabinetmeeting in Islamabad and discussed a 16-point agenda pertaining to issues of national importance. Sources told that the decisions of Economic Coordination Committee were also accepted. The meeting also gave approval for signing of memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and South Africa on defence industrial cooperation and MoU between Pakistan and Malaysian anti-corruption commission for strengthening cooperation in preventing and combating corruption. The cabinet strongly condemned unprovoked Indian firing on the Line of Control and condoled with the families ofRead More