Monday, December 18th, 2017
US to take unilateral steps in ‘areas of divergence’ with Pakistan: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, DEC 18 (DNA) – The Trump administration has informed Congress that it will take unilateral steps in areas of divergence with Pakistan while expanding cooperation between the two countries where their interests converge. In a report to Congress, which was released to the media this weekend, the Pentagon also underlined the need for a joint US-Afghan platform for combating more than 20 militant groups active in the region. This is the Pentagon’s first report on Afghanistan since Aug 21, when President Donald Trump announced his new South Asia strategy, whichRead More
Pakistan fell victim to terrorism because of alliance with West: Nasir Janjua
ISLAMABAD, (DNA)- National Security Advisor Nasir Janjua on Monday stated that Pakistan fell victim to menace of terrorism owing to its alliance with West. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad (Monday). Janjua said U.S. is blaming Pakistan for its failures in Afghanistan while Taliban continue to gain footholds in the war-torn country. He invited all stakeholders to work collectively to end dour-decade instability in Afghanistan. While inviting India to dialogue, Janjua stated that Pakistan can connect latter with Central Asia and Europe. He termed normal ties between India andRead More
Militants attack Afghan intelligence training centre in Kabul
KABUL, DEC 18 (DNA) – Attackers targeted a training center of Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul on Monday, police confirmed. The attackers opened fire on the facility in Police District 5 of the city from a nearby house, Basir Mujahid, city police spokesman. according to Mr. Mujahid, a missile attack on a house in the armed area took place and the clash continues. No casualties have been given yet for the attack. Armed militants stormed an intelligence agency training facility in Kabul on Monday, triggering intense fighting with police, officialsRead More
Pakistan’s new national narrative to ban kafir fatwas, slash column of religious identity from CNIC
ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (DNA)- After putting ice on composition of much-needed contemporary national narrative in the wake of terror menace for nearly two decades, Pakistan’s policy makers have finally compiled guidelines to crush terrorism once and for all. It would be implemented after formal approval of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. the new national narrative has been prepared by Interior Ministry’s subordinate department National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) stating only state can declare jihad (war). According to details, the new law bars individual and groups from issuing Kafir fatwas (to labelRead More
LHC annuls Absar Alam’s appointment as PEMRA Chairman
LAHORE, (DNA) – Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday has nullified the appointment of Absar Alam as chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority. Announcing the verdict reserved on Munir Ahmed’s plea, Justice Shahid Kareem declared the appointment notification as null and void. The court ordered the government to appoint new PEMRA chief within next 30 days. Meanwhile, PEMRA lawyers sought more time to submit details of Alam’s appointment but court rejected the appeal. Earlier, Advocate Azhar Siddiqui had challenged PEMRA Chairman Absar Alam s appointment in the court, alleging thatRead More
Farmers to use Drone Technology in Pakistan for Good Yield
LAHORE, DEC 18 (DNA) – Now-a-days agro-ecosystems are facing serious threats and risks associated with crop production. These risks and uncertainties in crop production will be more in future as global climate is changing day by day. The productivity of major crop will undergo in shuffling phase due to scarcity of resources and country will face dilemma of food insecurity. There is urgent need to use precision farming in order to make our agricultural systems less vulnerable to climate change. Farmers to use Drone Technology in Pakistan for Good Yield.Read More