ISLAMABAD, MAR 16, (DNA) -A Brazilian Government delegation led by Mr. Ary Quintella, the Under-Secretary General for Asia Pacific, called on Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs.  The delegation is visiting Pakistan for the 4th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations. The SAPM underscored the importance attached by Pakistan to its relations with Brazil while underlining the need for boosting economic and trade linkages between the two countries. He also highlighted the important gains made by Pakistan in fighting terrorists and in achieving macroeconomic stability, whichRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 16, (DNA) –  At least 63 suspects including 11 Afghans were apprehended under Operation Radd-ul-Fassad in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore today (Thursday). According to details, security forces conducted raids at scattered places and detained 63 suspects. The officers have also claimed to have confiscated suicide vests, weapons and explosives from the possession of the suspects. The detainees have been shifted to undisclosed location for further interrogation. Pakistan Army launched anti-terrorist offensive following a surge in recent terror attacks in the country, the latest being the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’sRead More

LAHORE, MAR 16, (DNA) – Population and housing census has entered second day across the country as civil and military staff continue to count houses. According to details, security arrangements have also been beefed up while Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered amendment for enrollment of disabled persons. The first phase would include 63 districts across the country and one agency of FATA. The second phase will start from April 25 to May 25. Housing census would be continued for three days while from March 18, population censusRead More