Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Walid Abu Ali posted out: an era comes to end
Editorial May 18 Ambassador of Palestine Walid Abu Ali has been posted to Malaysia for his next assignment. Ambassador Walid spent almost six eventful years in Pakistan during which he not only championed adequately the cause of Palestine but contributed significantly towards bringing peoples of both countries even closer. Despite being a non-diplomat, Ambassador Walid Abu Ali exactly knew the guiding principles for the conduct of an ambassador, whether coming from a diplomatic or non-diplomatic background, to promote bilateral and people to people relations. Presumably, the biggest achievement for anRead More
COAS confirms death sentences for 11 ‘hardcore terrorists’
RAWALPINDI, MAY 05 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff confirmed death sentences awarded to 11 hardcore terrorists. Besides, 3 convicts have also been awarded imprisonment. These terrorists were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, i.e. attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, Malakand University, destruction of various educational institutions and killing of innocent civilians including Mr Imran Khan Mohmind, a Member of Provincial Assembly (KPK). On the whole, they were involved in killing of 60 persons including 36 civilians, 24 Armed Forces/Frontier Constabulary/ Police Officials and injuringRead More
North and South Korean leaders promise ‘lasting peace’ for peninsula
At 5 am, Pakistan local time, of April 27th, I was already awake. Being surprised and awed, I watched the young North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, shake hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and cross the Military Demarcation Line. I believe, just as I did, all the world including 80 million Korean people may have been touched and thrilled by the historic inter-Korea summit meeting at the truce village of Panmunjeom. It was the first time in almost 6.5 decades the North Korean leader set his foot onRead More
Pakistan needs to watch out as CPEC-related debt soars
MANILA, MAY 05 (DNA) – Pakistan has made progress, which is evident from its completion of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) bailout programme, but challenges remain as the country maneuvers its way through worrying economic indicators and depleting foreign exchange reserves. At the 51st Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao acknowledged Pakistan has progressed. But he also had words of caution for the over $300-billion economy. “I have visited Pakistan two times, and there has been progress,” Takehiko said during the meeting.Read More