Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
Senate leader demands meeting of Muslim leaders to discuss Trump’s decision on Jerusalem
ISLAMABAD, DEC 06 (DNA) – Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafarul Haq on Wednesday called for a conference of Muslim nations to discuss US President Donald Trump’s decision to move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. A day earlier, Trump had informed Arab leaders of the decision, which breaks with decades of US policy and risks fuelling further unrest in the Middle East. President Trump is expected to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital later today. While the relocation of the embassy from Tel Aviv has been delayed forRead More
9thRound of Pakistan, Romania bilateral political consultations held in Bucharest
ISLAMABAD, DEC 06 (DNA) – The 9thRound of Pakistan-Romania Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Bucharest from 4-5 December 2017. The Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua, Additional Secretary (Europe), while the Romanian side was headed by Ambassador Radu Safta, Director General for Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides took comprehensive stock of the entire range of bilateral relations. Both sides emphasized the need of expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, defence, education, science and technology, ICT and culture as well asRead More
Senator Sehar condemns US plan to move embassy
ISLAMABAD, DEC 06 (DNA) – Senator Sehar Kamran (TI) has strongly condemned the US President Trump’s decision to declare formal recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel instead of Tel Aviv. She said this shortsighted move will ultimately have grave unpredictable consequences for the peace, stability and security of the Middle East. Senator Kamran said Jerusalem is a Holy site deeply revered by Muslims and this move will only result in creating disharmony and unrest which will be detrimental to the peace of the region. She questioned the TrumpRead More
PPP expresses concern over US Embassy move to Jerusalem
ISLAMABAD, DEC 06 (DNA) – Vice-President PPP, Senator Sherry Rehman voiced concern over the possible decision by the Trump administration to move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Rehman said, “If the Trump administration moves the US embassy to Jerusalem it will send a costly signal to the entire Muslim world”. “Moving the capital to Jerusalem will fuel fires of extremism and exacerbate faultlines in an already volatile Middle East and strain the relationship of the US with its Muslim allies. This move will minimize any possibility of theRead More
Pakistan concerned over shifting of US embassy to Jerusalem
ISLAMABAD, DEC 06 (DNA) – The people and Government of Pakistan have noted with grave concern the reported move by the United States to shift its Embassy to the occupied City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, thereby altering the legal and historical status of the city. Such a step would constitute a clear violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions particularly UNSCR 478 of 1980. It would also sidestep decades of global consensus on this issue, undermine regional peace and security as well as derail any prospects for a lasting peace in theRead More
Dr Qadri alerts PAT workers for protest call
LAHORE, DEC 06 (DNA) – Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri has directed workers on Wednesday to remain alert and wait for a call to launch protests against the government of Punjab Justice Ali Baqar Najafi commission report pointed fingers at Punjab Police and government’s inaction in Model Town incident. Dr Qadri addressed a press conference in the provincial capital today during which he instructed workers of the political party to remain alert and prepare to protest against the government seeking justice for 14 lives lost in deadlyRead More