LAHORE, SEPT 15 (DNA) – According to security sources, a US spy drone bombed the hideout of an Afghan Taliban commander Maulana Asmatullah Zaeef, killing the commander, his son-in-law and his nephew, in upper Kurram Agency area, Ghaz Ghari, near Pakistan-Afhganistan border. The deadly missile attack resulted in seriously injuring two others. According to sources, Maulana Asmatullah Zaeef was a commander of Afghan Taliban. Earlier, Donald Trump had called for a revamp in US policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan. His scathing remarks against Pakistan, in which he claimed terrorist hideoutsRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) — There are numerous reports afloat connected with various opposition factions’ bid to dismiss Khurshid Shah as the opposition leader. Apparently, this seems quite a tough task considering Pakistan’s current political scenario; however, it might well become a possibility if intra-opposition parties — save PPP — decide to get united. And Jamaat-e-Islami’s role will be of key significance in this stunning gambit. Some sources claim that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, after successfully getting rid of Nawaz Sharif, has kicked off campaign to banish Khurshid Shah from the all-importantRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has directed Ministry of Power and the heads of the power distribution companies (DISCOs) to come up with a comprehensive plan for improving system efficiency, reducing line losses and equipping the system to meet increased demand and supply situation in the country. This he said during a briefing on the performance of various DISCOs across the country here at Prime Minister’s office. Heads of various distribution companies briefed the Prime Minister about overall performance of their respective organizations focusing onRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – The Ambassadors of USA and Afghanistan separately called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi this morning. The Afghan Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on his assumption of office. In his meeting with the Afghan Ambassador, Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, the Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s commitment for peace and stability in the region and particularly in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s support for Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process. Ambassador Omar Zakhilwal conveyed the commitment of Afghan government to work for furthering bilateral relations between the twoRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – Pakistan values high its relations with Saudi Arabia and both the countries tied in the eternal bonds of religion, history and culture. These views were expressed by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker National Assembly while talking to Mr. Nawaf Saeed Ahmed Al- Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who called on him in Parliament House, today.  The Speaker said that Pakistan wanted stability and peace in the region because it is necessary for prosperity and development of the region. He said that the menaceRead More

WASHINGTON, SEPT 15 (DNA) – Pakistan and India on Friday started high-level talks on technical issues of the Indus Waters Treaty in Washington, a senior World Bank official said. “These meetings are a continuation of a discussion on how to safeguard the Treaty for the benefit of the people in both countries,”. The meetings between Pakistan and India on the technical issues of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) are taking place in Washington on 14-15 September, the spokesperson added. The World Bank in August had said that under the IWT,Read More