ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – The Prime Minister has  appointed Ms. Tehmina Janjua, presently serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, as the new Foreign Secretary. Ms. Tehmina Janjua will assume the post of Foreign Secretary in the first week of March 2017. She is a seasoned diplomat with a career spanning over 32 years. She holds Master’s degrees from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad and Columbia University, New York. She has rich experience of working in bilateral and multilateral domains both at Headquarters and Missions abroad.Read More

NEW DELHI, FEB 13, (DNA) – A Pakistani elderly man who mistakenly strayed across the border has returned to the country. According to the Border Security Force (BSF), the incident happened on February 10 when the 65-year-old man belonging to Sheru Khanna village crossed the border mistakenly and entered India. He was arrested by the BSF but released later after no documents and objectionable material was recovered from him. Such incidents are common at the border where villagers inadvertently stray across the LoC. Even the soldiers deployed in those areas crossRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 13, (DNA) – US Ambassador David Hale to Pakistan Monday condemned a terrorist attack outside Punjab Assembly in Lahore that killed at least 11 people. “We condemn today’s cowardly attack in Lahore against peaceful protesters, press and police,” the US ambassador said in a statement issued by US Embassy. “Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims. We stand with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism,” he added. Earlier, a powerful bomb went off near Punjab Assembly on Mall Road in Lahore, killing at least 11Read More

LAHORE, FEB 13, (DNA) – National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) had already warned the provincial authorities of possible terrorist attack in Lahore. According to a notice sent to Home Secretary Punjab, Provincial Police Officer and DG Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) on February 7, NACTA had directed to put the vital installations including important buildings, hospitals and schools under strict vigilance. “Extreme vigilance and heightened security measures are suggested to avoid any untoward incident,” it said. Today, a powerful bomb went off outside Punjab Assembly in Lahore, killing several people, including senior policeRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 13, (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and President Mamnoon Hussain have strongly condemned terror blast outside Punjab Assembly on Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam on Monday that left 13 persons martyred while dozens of others injured. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister House, Nawaz Sharif has condemned the attack in the strongest of terms and urged the nation to not lose heart and continue their resolve over war on terror. He expressed deep sorrow over martyrdom of Chief Traffic Officer, Deputy Inspector General among seven precious lives inRead More

LAHORE (DNA) -At least 10 people were killed and as many as 30 were injured when a suicide bomber exploded outside the Punjab Assembly in Lahore during a protest in the area on Monday, said police officials. SSP Zahid Gondal of Punjab Police and DIG Traffic Lahore Capt (retd) Ahmad Mobin were killed in the attack. Hours earlier, DIG Traffic had been seen on television mediating with protesters who had gathered at the site. Mobin was negotiating with protesters to end the strike and clear the area. A large groupRead More