Friday, December 8th, 2017
Religious parties to hold nationwide protests today against US Jerusalem move
LAHORE, (DNA) – Religious political parties and student organizations are going to hold countrywide protests on Friday against US President Donald Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The roads leading to American Consulate in Lahore have been completely sealed with containers. Meanwhile, a large number of security personnel have been deployed around the US Consulate building in Karachi. The protest call was given by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Sirajul Haq. “Trump’s Jerusalem move is like adding fuel to the fire,” the JI Amir said while talking to journalists. HeRead More
Prince Karim Aga Khan arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan arrived in Islamabad on a state visit at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan. The Aga Khan was received by Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and Mr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division, at the airport. The Aga Khan has made significant contributions towards promoting tolerance, humanity and peace among all peoples. His singular contribution to promote Islamic art and literature is greatly appreciated. The Foreign Minister welcomed the Aga Khan toRead More
Pakistan to launch diplomatic campaign against US decision on Jerusalem
KARACHI: (DNA) – A day after President Donald Trump recognised the disputed city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Pakistan has decided to launch an international diplomatic campaign against the US decision. The issue will also be raised on all international forums, including the United Nations. According to sources privy to development, the government in Islamabad would convince the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) to announce a joint and coordinated strategy in its forthcoming meeting in Turkey against the US ‘controversial’ decision and increase pressure on Trump to withdraw his decision. They said thatRead More