Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Pakistan, US agree to stay engaged as PM Abbasi meets Mike Pence
NEW YORK, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Pakistan and the United States have agreed to stay engaged with a constructive approach to achieve shared objectives of peace, stability and economic prosperity in the region. The consensus was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session in New York on Wednesday. Both sides discussed issues relating to bilateral relationships as well as the peace and stability in Afghanistan and the entire region. PM Abbasi shared Pakistan’sRead More
Britain, Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation deal
RIYADH, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia and Britain signed a framework deal for military cooperation, Saudi state media said Tuesday, just two days after Gulf rival Qatar signed a deal to buy jet fighters from the European nation. The agreement came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed security ties with visiting British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah. “During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations particularly the mechanism… joint coordination in the field of defense. They also discussed… efforts to combatRead More
More than 224 killed in powerful Mexico quake: authorities
MEXICO CITY, SEPT 20 (DNA) – At least 224 people were killed when a powerful, 7.1-magnitude quake hit Mexico on Tuesday, toppling buildings in the capital and sowing panic on the anniversary of a devastating 1985 quake. The toll could rise further. Rescue crews and volunteers in Mexico City — home to 20 million people — were clawing through the rubble of at least 49 collapsed buildings looking for survivors and bodies. Mexico City recorded 36 of the deaths, while Morelos state directly south of it saw 64 killed. TheRead More
Fire breaks out following blast in cosmetics factory in Karachi
KARACHI, SEPT 20 (DNA) – A cosmetics factory located in a residential area at Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi caught fire after a blast was reported in the vicinity on Wednesday. As per initial reports, the fire broke out in the factory after the incident. Police, Rangers and rescue teams have reached the site of the incident promptly to help the victims and to overcome the blaze. As many as three fire tenders are trying to douse the flames. In addition, bomb disposal squad has also called into the site of theRead More
Afghan President Ghani at UN urges dialogue with Pakistan
NEW YORK, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani appealed Tuesday to Pakistan to work together to curb extremists, seeing an opportunity as the United States sends in more troops. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Ghani said US President Donald Trump´s new Afghan strategy sent a signal to Taliban guerrillas that they cannot win on the field and must negotiate peace. “We welcome this strategy, which has now set us on a pathway to certainty. The Afghan people have looked to the United States for this type of resolveRead More
Accountability court issues Ishaq Dar’s bailable arrest warrant
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – An accountability court on Wednesday has issued bailable arrest warrants against Finance Minister Ishaq Dar after he failed to turn up before the court. The court was hearing a reference filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against him for possessing assets beyond his known sources of income. During the proceedings, the anti-graft body pleaded before the court to issue arrest warrants of the finance minister for continuously evading court proceedings against him. Issuing directives for his arrest and produce him before the court till SeptemberRead More