Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
Navy Chief asks to tap huge marine wealth of Pakistan
KARACHI, JAN 24 (DNA) – There is a huge marine wealth in Pakistan’s sea-waters which needs to be tapped in an organized way and on modern lines by engaging private sector. ‘It really pains us to see huge marine resources un-utilized. We want a jump start in development of in-shore and off-shore resources,’ said Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi during an interactive session with members of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), here at KCCI Secretariat on Wednesday.
Pakistan condemns US drone strike in Kurram Agency
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) – Pakistan has condemned a drone strike in Kurram Agency carried out by the US-led Resolute Support mission Wednesday morning, which targeted an Afghan refugee camp. A statement released by Foreign Office says that Pakistan has continued to emphasize to the US the importance of sharing actionable intelligence so that “appropriate action is taken against terrorists by our forces within our territory”. “Pakistan has also been stressing the need of early repatriation of Afghan refugees as their presence in Pakistan helps Afghan terrorists to melt andRead More
US Military intentionally turning towards confrontation with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) – United States continue to poke Pakistan with the drone strikes despite repeated requests by Pakistan for the intelligence sharing so as the Pakistani forces could target the militants on its soil if any. However US intends to confront Pakistan by intentionally targeting the targets inside Pakistan that may not be of much value but just to degrade Pakistan and attack on its sovereignty. It seems US wants to shift Afghanistan defeated war to Pakistan for its face saving and over its broader agenda. Earlier todayRead More
India looks for new allies to counter Pakistan China on maritime security
NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (DNA) – India is gathering the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Regional Cooperation (ASEAN) for a summit on Thursday to promote maritime security in a region dominated by China, officials and diplomats said. India has been pursuing an “Act East” policy of developing political and economic ties with Southeast Asia, but its efforts have been tentative and far trail China, whose trade with ASEAN was more than six times India`s in 2016-17 at $470 million. China has also expanded its presence in South Asia,Read More
President Mamnoon launches digital edition of Urdu dictionary
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain launched digital edition of Urdu dictionary in Islamabad on Wednesday. The 22-volume dictionary containing 264,000 words would now be accessible worldwide through an application. Speaking on the occasion, the president said its launching has brought forward the Urdu language in the ranks of global languages with full grandeur. The dictionary is also reflective of our one thousand year cultural traditions and such initiatives would help protect us against foreign cultural invasion, he added. Prime Minister’s Adviser on National History and Cultural HeritageRead More
China will continue support to Pakistan over Kashmir dispute: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) – China says it will continue supporting Pakistan on Kashmir dispute as resolution of the issue is crucial for regional peace and security. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing while talking to Minister for KashmirAffairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Muhammad Barjees Tahir in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Minister expressed his gratitude over long-standing support of China to Pakistan on Kashmirissue. He said the Indian forces have been inflicting the worst kind of brutalities against innocent people of the Indian occupied Kashmir for last seven decades. The Minister also highlighted theRead More