Saturday, June 3rd, 2017
5 Indian soldiers killed as Pakistani troops respond to firing along LoC
Five Indian soldiers were killed during a cross-border exchange of fire as Pakistani troops responded to an ‘unprovoked’ ceasefire violation in the Tatta Pani sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. Indian bunkers were also destroyed in the firing, the ISPR said, adding that Pakistani troops “violently responded”. Today’s episode marks the second incident of cross-border firing this week. On Thursday, two individuals were killed and six others injured when Indian troops resorted to unprovoked firing along the LoC.Read More
A win for European Union in French election by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Whether it is the winds of fortune or poor sailing of his opponents, Emmanuel Macron is the new French president. Surprisingly, Macron did quite well in the second round and defeated Le Pen with a clear margin. Although his win was evident right from the very beginning of the election campaign, however, the margin with which he defeated his rival unequivocally speaks volumes for the disapproval of Le Pen’s ideas of France’s pulling out of the European Union. We will recall, Le Pen dealt a crippling blow to theRead More
Ali Alizada: Azerbaijan, Pakistan ties based on trust, shared values
Ambassador of Azerbaijan talks to Centreline & DNA Ansar Mahmood Bhatti This year we are commemorating 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. What are the salient aspects of our relations? Azerbaijan and Pakistan are two very close brotherly countries whose relations have been progressing without an iota of misunderstanding because the relations are based on strong roots and historical ties. In the past both nations have supported each other, have endeavoured to be part of each other’s important issues and with the blessings of Allah our effortsRead More
Govt believes in rule of law: PML-N leaders
ISLAMABAD, June 03 (DNA): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders on Saturday said that the government believes in rule of law and has always respected the judiciary. Talking to newsmen in Islamabad, Prime Minister’s Advisor Asif Kirmani said we are extending full cooperation to the JIT on Panama Papers case and the judiciary. He said we want dispensation of justice in the case. Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said his party has rendered sacrifices for restoration of judiciary. He said we respect theRead More
JIT summons Ishaq Dar in Panama investigation
ISLAMABAD, June 03 (DNA): The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing offshore wealth of Sharif family has summoned Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for inquiry of his affidavit. The decision of summoning was taken in the meeting which is being chaired by Wajid Zia. Sources said that the minister can appear before the investigation within two days. It should be noted that Hussain Nawaz has appeared before the JIT once again and Hassan Nawaz recorded his statements to the investigation team on Friday.
FO additional secretary to represent Pakistan in Kabul moot
ISLAMABAD, June 3 (DNA): Additional Secretary (UN) at the Foreign Office Tasnim Aslam will lead Pakistan’s delegation to an international conference in Kabul on June 6, official sources said Saturday. Director General Afghan Desk Mansoor Ahmad Khan will also be part of the delegation, who recently represented a trilateral of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan. Besides, almost all Afghanistan’s neighbours, the U.S, India, Saudi Arabia, Japan, UK, Russia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Germany, France and China have been invited to participate and explore ways how to help Kabul promotes peaceRead More