Tuesday, December 12th, 2017
France keenly following one belt one road initiative developments: MPs
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, DEC 12 (DNA) – Mr. Jean-Bernard Sempastous the President of France-Pakistan Friendship Group of the National Assembly of the French Republic and Senator Pascal Allizard have acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. They also vowed to maintain regular contacts with their Pakistani counterparts. The French parliamentarians are also keeping a close eye on the progress of China, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and will submit a report to French Senate after conclusion of their Pakistan visit. Both these French parliamentarians expressed these views whileRead More
Jerusalem as capital: Senate passes resolution against Trump’s decision
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – On the inaugural day of its new session on Monday, the Senate passed a resolution castigating President Donald Trump’s announcement to accept Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and shift the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. The house suspended its normal agenda and held a debate in which 33 senators spoke for almost five hours before the resolution condemning Trump’s action was adopted unanimously. The resolution, moved by Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafarul Haq, termed the announcement a flagrant violation of the International Law,Read More
COAS, PM Abbasi condemn terror attack on army vehicle in NW
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday strongly condemned terrorist attack on a vehicle of the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. Paying tribute to martyrs, Chief of Army Staff said, “Freedom isn’t free, it costs sons of the soil. Freedom that we enjoy today is owed to so many such brave hearts. Salute to our Martyrs.” In a condolence message, Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi stated that these matchless sacrifices of precious human lives, in the war against terrorism, will always beRead More
Shah Khawar appointed NAB prosecutor general in Hudaibiya case
ISLAMABAD, DEC 12 (DNA) – The government has been appointed Shah Khawar as NAB prosecutor general in Hudaibiya Case, on Monday. The post of Prosecutor General fell vacant in the NAB after Waqas Qadeer Dar retired after completing his tenure in the NAB last month.
3rd Pakistan, Bulgaria Bilateral Political Consultations held in Sofia
SOFIA, (DNA) – The 3rd Round of the Pakistan-Bulgaria Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Sofia on 7-8 December 2017. The Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua, Additional Secretary (Europe), while Ambassador Kostadin Kodzhabashev, Director General (Bilateral Relations), Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed the Bulgarian side. The two sides reviewed the whole spectrum of bilateral relations and identified opportunities and possibilities for further cooperation, especially in the spheres of trade and economy, investment, culture, education, science & technology, defence, parliamentary exchanges and people-to-people contacts. The sides expressedRead More
Two soldiers martyred as terrorists open fire at security forces in North Waziristan
NORTH WAZIRISTAN, DEC 12 (DNA) – Two soldiers were martyred when suspected terrorists opened fire on their vehicle in North Waziristan on Tuesday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. A second lieutenant and a sepoy were killed in the incident, the Pakistan Army’s media wing added in its statement.