Thursday, March 29th, 2018
Russia considers Pakistan a reliable partner, wants to enhance strategic ties: Top Russian officials
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – A Russian delegation led by Deputy Director General Russia Sergey and Chief Counsellor of Presidential Administration Valery Molostov called on National Security Adviser Lt General (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua here on Thursday to discuss prospects of bilateral relations and defense cooperation between the two countries. The delegation said that Russia considers Pakistan as a reliable partner in South Asia and is keen to develop strong bilateral relations in all possible areas. They mentioned of Russian support for Pakistan in different international organizations including UN and SCO. They also expressedRead More
Pakistan West Indies T20 series logo unveiled
LAHORE, MAR 29 (DNA) – The unveiling ceremony of the logo for Pakistan-West Indies T20 series was held in Lahore on (Thursday). Talking to newsmen, Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi said that all three matches of T-20 series will be held in Karachi on 1st, 2nd and 3rd of next month, for which West Indian team is arriving Pakistan on Saturday. To a question, he said that the doors of international cricket have been opened for Pakistan and more teams will also visit Pakistan now. To another question, Najam Sethi saidRead More
Iran to address Pakistan’s concerns over Indian presence in Chabahar
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – The head of Iran ‘s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says Pakistan’s Gwadar port could be connected to Chabahar to complete the Chinese One Belt and One Road Initiative (OBOR). Kamal Kharazi who was in Islamabad to participate at a seminar on ‘Pakistan and Regional Security in West Asia-The Role of Iran ‘ organized by Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) said Chabahar is open to all those countries who wish to be part of the project. He said although Pakistan is not considered geographically part of West Asia, its closeRead More
CJP Justice Saqib Nisar responds to news of judicial NRO
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar has responded back to the news of the Judicial NRO circulating in the media. He assured on Thursday that there will no ‘judicial NRO’ or judicial martial law in the country. He made the remarks while interacting with senior counsel Naeem Bukhari, who is representing a petitioner in the case related to Capital Development Authority’s officials on deputation. Following Tuesday’s meeting of the chief justice with the prime minister, there had been reports of a ‘judicial NRO’ inRead More
The time has come that Pakistan revise its foreign policy
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – After the Trump’s controversial tweet whatever is happening in the region United States, India and Afghanistan are responsible for that. All these elements have been trying to squeeze and pressurize Pakistan by all means. United States threats to cut off aid and urged Islamabad to Do More are part of these efforts. Pakistan so far is expressing extreme patience against these tactics which is right gesture. The time has come that Pakistan should revise its foreign policies and look for new alliances with Russia, Iran, Turkey and China. United StatesRead More
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai calls on PM Abbasi in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai on Thursday met Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at his office in Islamabad Thursday along with some other officials, according to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party Twitter account, which gave no other details. Malala was accompanied by her father Ziauddin Yousafzai. State Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information Technology Anusha Rehman, PML-N MNA Marvi Memon and others were also present in the meeting.