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Pakistan wants early settlement of Syria crisis

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 (DNA) – We are following the situation in Syria with grave concern. We call on all sides to refrain from actions inconsistent with the UN Charter. Pakistan condemns the use of chemical weapons anywhere by anyone. It is important to establish facts through urgent and transparent investigations by the OPCW. We call upon all parties to strive for an agreement within the OPCW framework and extend full support to the Organization. At this time our thoughts are with the people of Syria who have suffered as aRead More


All political parties should decide on formation of new provinces: PM Abbasi

BAHAWALPUR: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said all political parties should sit together and decide on calls for formation of new provinces. “Separate provinces should be formed only after the consensus of all political parties,” PM Abbasi said while addressing an inauguration ceremony in Bahawalpur. PM Abbasi inaugurated a forty-five kilometer Jalalpur Pirwala-Uch Sharif road section near Bahawalpur today. Referring to the move by more than half a dozen lawmakers belonging to south Punjab to quit the ruling party and struggle for the creation of a separate province,Read More


PTI slams Nawaz, Zardari for country’s woes

Islamabad: ( ) Nawaz Sharif and Zardari are two sides of the same coin Nawaz Sharif even joined hands with Musharraf when it was in their interest According to the statement issued by party’s Central Media Department, Central Secretary Information PTI Fawad Chaudhry criticized PMLN for their hypocrisy and opportunism. He satirically suggested Maryam Nawaz to look at her father’s history before giving statements against political rivals. He said that Maryam Nawaz is oblivious to the fact that she came into politics accidentally. Fawad Chaudhry proclaimed that Chairman PTI hasRead More


Pakistan successfully tests Babur Cruise missile

Rawalpindi, 14 April, 2018: Pakistan today conducted a successful test of an enhanced range version of the indigenously developed Babur Cruise Missile. Babur Weapon System-1 (B) incorporates advanced aerodynamics and avionics that can strike targets both at land and sea with high accuracy, at a range of 700 kilometers. It is a low flying, terrain hugging missile, which also carries certain stealth features and is capable of carrying various types of warheads. Equipped with state of the art navigational technologies of Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) and all time Digital SceneRead More


Army chief supports negotiated settlement of Pak-India disputes

KAKUL, April 14 (DNA): Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa Saturday backed efforts for peaceful solution to problems with India and renewed support for Afghan peace process. He was speaking at the passing out parade of 137th PMA Long Course, 8th Mujahid Course and 56th Integrated Course held at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.   A total of 31 cadets from FATA, 67 cadets from Balochistan and 6 Allied cadets from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were also among passing out cadets, the ISPR said.   “It is our sincere belief that the route toRead More


Pakistan’s former top UN envoy predict World War III

ISLAMABAD, APR 14 (DNA) – Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United Nations Abdullah Hussain Haroon has warned world powers against fuelling the war in Syria , saying it may lead to the third world war. “Unfortunately, a lot of leadership in the world is playing all sorts of games and the wider vision is being ignored,” Haroon said in a statement posted on his Facebook account. “All the ingredients that can lead to an international war exist in Syria , which would not just last there,” the former envoy said. Addressing the US administrationRead More