Tuesday, September 19th, 2017
Changing Security Situation in South Asia and Development of CPEC
ISLAMABAD(DNA) –There cannot be sustained economic growth and development in an environment riven by deep mistrust and long-standing disputes and conflicts. South Asia needs to follow the Chinese ambitions of mutual development and common interests in order to give impetus to the vision of shared destinies if the region wants to become peaceful and prosperous. In his inaugural address at the Two-Day National Conference titled ‘Changing Security Situation in South Asia and Development of CPEC’ organised by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Federal MinisterRead More
Five killed in Sukkur factory blast
SUKKUR, SEPT 19 (DNA) – At least five people were killed in an explosion at a cement factory in Sukkur on Tuesday. DIG Sukkur Feroze Shah said that the two members of the Bomb Disposal Squad, a Rangers official and a labourer embraced martyrdom, while defusing explosives at the factory. The deceased were in the middle of defusing explosives at the site when the explosion occurred, critically injuring six other Rangers personnel, the factory manager and a labourer. Heavy contingents of police arrived at the venue. Sindh CM orders probe: SindhRead More
Afghan conflict cannot be resolved with military action, says Tehmina Janjua
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 19 (DNA) – Tehmina Janjua reiterated on Monday that the Afghan conflict cannot be resolved with the use of military might, during her meeting with the Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Karzai in New York. She said that the only solution to this problem, in her opinion, is a politically negotiated settlement under an Afghan-owned, Afghan-led peace process. She met with the Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Karzai on the sidelines of the UNGA session, to discuss ways for achieving common objectives of the countries— including peace and stabilityRead More
Khawaja Asif lauds Arab League’s peace building role in Muslim world
NEW YORK, SEPT 19 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the Arab League for the stability of the Muslim world during a meeting with League’s Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The foreign minister is a part of delegation, led by Prime Minister Khaqan Abbasi, attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The foreign minister also congratulated the secretary-general on his dynamic leadership of the organisation. The secretary-general appreciated Pakistan’s positive role in addressing the challenges confronted by the Muslim world, and admired the country’sRead More
PTI to demonstrate power show in Hyderabad today
HYDERABAD, SEPT 19 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to hold a public gathering in Hyderabad. Talking to ARY News, PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh said that all arrangements have been finalized and as many as 50,000 chairs have been placed at the venue. “People across the province will take part in the event,” he said. PTI chief Imran Khan and other central leaders of the party will address the public gathering at an open ground along the Hyderabad bypass. On Monday, PTI lawmaker Dr Arif Alvi saidRead More
China-nominated managing director for PSX ‘faces opposition’
KARACHI, SEPT 19 (DNA) -The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is facing opposition from some brokers and members over China’s nomination of Richard Morin, a Canadian citizen, as the managing director, suggesting early cracks in the relationship that saw a 40% takeover. The PSX was sold to a Chinese consortium that now holds a 40% stake with 20% offered to the public through an initial public offering with brokerage houses controlling the remaining 40%. However, the relationship seems to have hit its first real stumbling block with some brokers and membersRead More