Monday, January 22nd, 2018
DG ISPR responds back to the Afghan authorities allegations over Haqqani network
LAHORE, JAN 22 (DNA) – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor has responded back to the allegations levelled by the Afghan authorities over the Haqqani network involved in the attack on Kabul. He asserted on Monday that allegations of terror attacks by Haqqani network in Pakistan are baseless. ISPR DG conversed with anchorperson Kamran Shahid in an exclusive interview that aired tonight. He said that institutions of Pakistan are fighting extremism and terrorism and stability is important for Pakistan. Allegations of attacks carried out by HaqqaniRead More
DG ISPR says no threat to democracy from Pakistan Army
RAWALPINDI, JAN 22 (DNA) – DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor has spoken over the much hyped rumours circulating in the media regarding any possibility of the Pakistan Army interfering in the politics and the possible threat of the derailment of democracy by Pakistan Army . He said that there is no threat to democracy from them. on Monday, he said that stability is very essential for the country. “We are the army of the people and do whatever we can do for the people,” he maintained. The DG ISPR said that they would follow the order whateverRead More
EU announces support for East Jerusalem as capital of Palestine state
TEHRAN, JAN 22 (DNA) – The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief assured President Mahmoud Abbas at a meeting in Brussels on Monday that the EU supported his ambition to have East Jerusalem as capital of a Palestinian state. Abbas in return repeated his call for East Jerusalem as capital as he urged the EU member nations to recognize a state of Palestine immediately, arguing that this would not disrupt negotiations with Israel on a peace settlement for the region. Mogherini, in what appeared to be a veiled reference to US President Donald Trump’s recognition of JerusalemRead More
Russia hits hard at US over dangerous game in Syria
MOSCOW, JAN 22 (DNA) – Russia has accused the United States of fomenting separatism in the Kurdish enclave of Afrin in Syria . Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the United States has been “discouraging the Kurds from dialogue” with the Syrian government. He said the U.S. actions in Syria are either a “deliberate provocation” or indicate lack of understanding of the situation by Washington. Earlier, The United States urged Turkey to “exercise restraint” and limit its military operations in northwestern Syria.=DNA ==========
Ecommerce gateway to hold mega event commodity & consumer fair in March 2018
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (DNA): The top trade-fair organizer of Pakistan – Ecommerce Gateway is all set to organize Commodity & Consumer fair incorporating 5 international mega-events, starting in Karachi from 20th March and concluding on 22nd of March 2018. The multiple events will be held at the Karachi Expo Center. These 3 day events will include a Fashion Jewelry Expo, Beauty & Fitness Expo, Shoes & Bags Expo, Household Products Industry Expo and a special exhibition of the Gift-items industries. These events will feature more than 150 local and foreign exhibitors and is expectedRead More
Afghan government officials, agencies involved in Kabul attack: Report
KABUL, JAN 22 (DNA) – The deadly Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack has drawn serious criticism for the Afghanistan government with some senior politicians and leaders blaming the involvement of the government officials and the government agencies in the attack. Afghan government has come under fire after some political figures accused government officials of having been involved in the incident. This was the second time the hotel had been attacked – the first time being in June 2011. On Monday, prominent Jihadi leaders and politicians slammed government for its security strategy and said government failedRead More