Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
Pakistan Navy Chief vow to defend Pakistan against all threats
ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 (DNA) – Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi Wednesday reiterated Pakistan Navy’s unflinching resolve to ensure seaward defence of vital maritime infrastructure and protection of the maritime interests of Pakistan against all threats and challenges at all cost. Chairing Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy , Naval Staff chief expressed his utmost confidence over operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy. He also lauded successful conduct of firing of indigenously developed Harbah Naval Cruise Missile. Chief of the Naval Staff said that this project is a manifestation of Pakistan Navy’sRead More
Admiral Zafar Abbasi chairs Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy
ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 (DNA) — Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded on Wednesday at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad under Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Matters related to operational preparedness, developmental plans of Pakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training/ welfare of troops were reviewed. Detailed briefings on various ongoing and future Pakistan Navy projects and plans were also given to Chief of the Naval Staff. While making an overall appraisal of the prevalent security environment, Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his utmostRead More
Zainab murder case: Adjournment motion moved in NA
ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 (DNA) – An adjournment motion was moved in National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday against abduction, rape and murder of a seven-year-old in Kasur. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) filed the motion in Assembly Secretariat. The motion stated that the child set out for tuition some four days ago and was missing since then until her body was found today. Zainab was abducted on January 5 and law enforcers as well as the government failed to track the missing minor. The adjournment motion also mentions the child abuse scandal that surfacedRead More
Defence Minister visits Pak Afghan border, briefed on security situation
RAWALPINDI, JAN 10 (DNA) – Minister for Defence Khurram Dastgir visited Khyber Agency , according to the Inter-Services public Relations press release. The ISPR statement said that the minister was briefed about the security situation, ongoing operations, border security management, the return of the Temporarily Displaced Persons and development projects. Dastgir interacted with on-duty officers and lauded their operational preparedness, combat readiness and high morale, said the ISPR. Earlier upon arrival at Corps HQ, the defence minister also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and met with Commander Peshawar Corps.
US hints Russian cooperation in Afghanistan
MOSCOW, JAN 10 (DNA) – Moscow has welcomed the recent brief delivered by the US national security adviser Herbert McMaster during a briefing to the UN Security Council regarding the situation of Afghanistan. Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said on Tuesday that McMaster had a meeting with the Security Council members on January 10. “He briefed us on Afghanistan , which was very useful,” the Russian diplomat. He also added “He mentioned that it is necessary for Russia and US to cooperate on Afghanistan , whichRead More
Pakistan, Egypt sign MoU to enhance defence cooperation
CAIRO, JAN 10 (DNA) – Pakistan and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in defence sector. The MoU was signed during the 11th round of Pakistan-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee meeting held in Cairo. Secretary Defence Zamir-ul Hassan Shah led Pakistan’s delegation while Egyptian delegation was headed by Assistant Chief of Operation Authority of Egyptian Armed Forces Major General Moaty Ahmed Iraqy. The two sides exchanged views on regional stability besides holding open and candid discussion on issues of mutual interest. They explored new avenues to further strengthenRead More