Thursday, March 1st, 2018
COAS briefed on internal security in Karachi Corps Headquarters
KARACHI, MAR 01 (DNA) – Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Corps Headquarters in Karachi today. COAS said peace in national economic hub Karachi is vital for security and stability of Pakistan. He said this during his visit to Corps Headquarters in Karachi on Thursday, where he was given update on security situation of the Province, especially Karachi and operational preparedness of the Corps. General Bajwa hailed performance of Pakistan Rangers Sindh in maintaining improved security in the metropolitan.
Pakistan will not compromise its national interest for sake of United States
ISLAMABAD, MAR 01 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday clarified that Pakistan will not sacrifice its interests for the sake of United States, adding that if US wants peace in the region, it should review its policy. Talking to media, Khawaja Asif said Pakistan Army gives befitting response to Indian firing along Line of Control (LoC). It seems that neighboring country is not ready to negotiate, he added. The minister said that Indian atrocity in occupied Kashmir is infront of everyone but the international community is not taking any actionRead More
Ambassador advises businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Bosnia
KARACHI, MAR 01 (DNA) – Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina Sakib Foric has advised the business and industrial community of Karachi to explore the investment opportunities in Bosnia & Herzegovina where they can enjoy many benefits including cheaper fuel and electricity along with tax free regime and other facilities being offered through the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) which facilitates and supports foreign direct investment in Bosnia. Exchanging views with President KCCI Muffasar Atta Malik, Senior Vice President KCCI Abdul Basit Abdul Razzak and KCCI Managing Committee Members during hisRead More
Chinese ambassador Yao Jing meets GEN Zubair
Mr. Yao Jing, Ambassador of China, called on General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman JCS Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Matters related to changing geostrategic environment and further strengthening of security & defence cooperation were discussed during the meeting. Both sides reaffirmed the resolve for furtherance of deeper strategic ties. The Ambassador applauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged sacrifices made by Pakistan in war against terrorism.
CPEC to move ahead despite all odds, says Mushahid Hussain
By: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, MAR 01 (DNA) – Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed Chairman Parliamentary Committee on CPEC termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as future of this region adding all impediments and bottlenecks coming the CPEC way shall be tackled with effectively. Mushahid Hussain Sayed was speaking on the occasion of launching of “The Economic Benefits of the Modern Silk Road – CPEC report. Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Asif and Ambassador of China Yao Jing also spoke on the occasion. Other distinguished panelist included former Governor State BankRead More
US wants to become Pakistan’s partner against terrorist organisation: Top diplomat
WASHINGTON, MAR 01 (DNA) – US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells on Thursday said that the US wants mutual relation with Pakistan against terrorist organizations. In her interview with an American broadcast organization, she said that the US wanted to become a partner of Pakistan against terrorist organizations. Wells said that the US focuses on maintaining trade and communication relations with the countries of the region and considers Pakistan an important country for peace and stability in Afghanistan. The US Principal Deputy AssistantRead More