RAWALPINDI, OCT 13 (DNA) – General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, the Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK army, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters Rawalpindi on Friday. General Carter, who is in Pakistan on a two-day official visit, discussed matters of mutual interest with Bajwa, including the strengthening of bilateral security and defence cooperation between armies of the two countries. He acknowledged Pakistan Army’s achievements in the fight against terrorism and its continued efforts for peace and stability in the region, according toRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 (DNA) – Calling on the masses to stand up in defence of the state institutions, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that the ruling party on Friday has attacked the country’s judiciary for the second time. Taking to twitter, Khan said that the attack was carried out to protect former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s ‘loot’ wealth worth Rs30 billion which allegedly has been stashed abroad. Coming down hard on Interior Minister, the PTI chief said: “Now we know the drama of ‘darbari’ Ahsan Iqbal over the Rangers’Read More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 (DNA) – Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal reacted to the statements given by Pakistan Army officials regarding deteriorating economical situation in the country, suggesting ISPR DG Major General Asif Ghafoor to refrain from commenting on the economy in public. Talking on Friday, he said irresponsible statements have huge impact on international reputation of the country. Resources are also being provided for security operations. Iqbal claimed that tax collection had increased by two times, development budget also went up and there is no need to go on another IMFRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 (DNA) – Yury P. Sentyurin, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM Office on Friday. While warmly welcoming the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy on his visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that Pakistan – Russia cooperation in various sectors is a step towards strengthening of bilateral relations. The Prime Minister stated that the government is focusing on meeting the country’s energy requirements with particular focus on a balanced mix of energy sources. The PrimeRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 (DNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Friday warned the neighbouring India to give a befitting and appropriate response in case of any brinkmanship and attempts of aggression. Foreing Office spokesperson Nafees Zakariya said, “statements such as the one by Indian Air Force Chief, reflect belligerent, irresponsible mindset of India that is against basic norms of inter-state conduct. Pakistan is taking all necessary steps to counter Indian irresponsible attitude.” He highlighted the dwindling situation of Indian held Kashmir in terms of human rights and basic facilities. “Brutal killingsRead More