Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018
White House to announce ‘specific actions’ against Pakistan within days
WASHINGTON, JAN 03 (DNA) – The White House on Tuesday said it wanted to see Pakistan do more to fight terrorism and that it would likely announce actions to pressure Islamabad within days. “Our goal is that we know that they can do more to stop terrorism and we want them to do that,” White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders told reporters. “In terms of specific actions, I think you’ll see some more details come out on that in the next 24 to 48 hours.” US Ambassador to the United Nations NikkiRead More
Sri Lankan President receives international award for anti drug campaign
COLOMBO, JAN 03 (DNA) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena, has received an international award in recognition of his campaign to eradicate the drug menace, the Government Information Department said here Wednesday. Sirisena received the award from the Anti-Drug Non-Governmental Organizations Conference. Sirisena’s leadership towards the anti-drug campaigns, his decision to eradicate drugs and tobacco use in Sri Lanka by 2020 and the efforts taken to achieve this objective were highly appreciated by the international anti drug campaigners. In addition, Sirisena has also taken steps to make people aware ofRead More
Three alleged terrorists of banned outfit killed in Karachi operation
KARACHI, JAN 03 (DNA) – Sindh Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three alleged terrorists belonged to a proscribed terror outfit in a gun battle during a joint operation late Tuesday night. According to Rangers officials, the operation was conducted in Baldia Town area of the city. The terrorists opened fire on the raiding team after sensing the arrival of security personnel in the area and an exchange of fire ensued shortly after, the officials said, adding, all three terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing. Three security personnel includingRead More
‘Trump is following through on his commitment’: US to announce further action against Pakistan in 24-28 hours
WASHINGTON, JAN 03 (DNA) – A day after Washington confirmed suspending $255 million of military aid to Pakistan, the White House said that further action against Pakistan would be announced in the next 24-48 hours. The White House’s move to suspend military aid has been seen as the first step to implementing President Donald Trump’s pledge to tighten economic restrictions on Pakistan. Addressing a daily press briefing on Wednesday, US Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said that the actions being taken against Islamabad by Washington are a follow-up on Trump’s South Asia policyRead More
CPEC’s Centre of Excellence fails to fulfill core responsibility
ISLAMABAD, JAN 03 (DNA) – The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) policy think tank, set up at a cost of Rs1.2 billion to fill policy gaps, is struggling to perform its core tasks even two years after its establishment due to misplaced priorities of the government. Due to absence of a home-grown policy, the $60 billion CPEC is guided by a voluminous study that was carried out by the China Development Bank which became the basis for the Long-term Plan 2017-2030. At the time of approving the Centre of Excellence project, thereRead More
US can’t move forward in Afghanistan without Pakistan’s cooperation: Mushahid Hussain
KARACHI, JAN 03 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Senator Mushahid Hussain said on Tuesday that the United States cannot move forward in Afghanistan without cooperation from Pakistan. the PML-Q senator said Trump issued his recent statement to appease India. “If today we accept Indian supremacy and quit CPEC, then all problems the US has would end.” Hussain also described Trump as a “confused bully” adding that one can expect anything from him. President Trump, in a tweet on Monday, said that the United States had foolishly given Pakistan moreRead More