Saturday, July 14th, 2018
Iran’s top military commander due in Pakistan for three-day visit
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri will lead a high-ranking military delegation during his three-day visit to Pakistan, starting on (Sunday). Bageri is to visit Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The two sides will discuss defence cooperation, border security, fighting terrorism and regional developments. The visit comes after Iran, Pakistan, Russia and China recently agreed to join efforts in fighting Daesh, or the so-called ‘Islamic State’ (ISIS) in the neighbouring Afghanistan. The quartetRead More
German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves a special message for people of Pakistan
BERLIN, (DNA) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday, condemned the suicide attack on a political rally Mastung that claimed the life of 128 people and injured more than 150, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history. The chancellor assured Pakistan that Germany stands with the country in its fight against terrorism. In a telegram sent to caretaker prime minister Nasir-ul-Mulk, the chancellor conveyed Germany ‘s heartfelt condolences towards the victims’ families and those wounded. “I was deeply shocked by the news of the terrible terrorist attack on an election campaign eventRead More
PML-N leaders betrayed Nawaz, Maryam: PPP’s Aitzaz Hussain
JUL 14 (DNA) – PPP leader Aitzaz Hussain on Saturday accused PML-N senior leaders of conspiring to have the party quaid imprisoned Friday night. In a statement on Sautrday, the veteran PPP leader questioned how Nawaz’s close aides Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Shehbaz Sharif, and Saad Rafiq failed to reach the airport. Pulling along Khwaja Asif, Ayaz Sadiq, Rana Sanaullah in the criticism, he said they all betrayed Nawaz. He added that Shehbaz Sharif should have reached the airport, stating that no one prohibits these leaders from entering the zone. HeRead More
NATO issues Afghanistan peace declaration and it has a mention of Pakistan
BRUSSELS, (DNA) – NATO allies wrapped up the two-day Heads of State and Government summit in Brussels and issued a declaration pledging to continue support to Afghanistanin its quest for peace. The final meeting of the summit was on Afghanistan . In a joint statement on the declaration, NATO allies also pledged to continue funding Afghan forces through 2024. “We, the Heads of State and Government of the nations contributing to the Resolute Support Mission, and the President of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan , met today in Brussels to reaffirm our shared commitment to Afghanistan’sRead More
General Bajwa flies to Quetta to attend Siraj Raisani’s funeral prayers
QUETTA, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Quetta on Saturday to attend the funeral prayers of Nawab Siraj Raisani who along with 128 others was martyred yesterday in a deadly terrorist attack in Mastung district of Balochistan. The army chief will also be visiting CMH in Quetta where those wounded by the massacre are presently under medical attention. Baluchistan Awami Party (BAP)’s candidate Nawab Siraj Raisani’s funeral prayers will be held later today. The federal and provisional governments have declared a day ofRead More
Pakistanis mourn after election rally bombing kills 128
ISLAMABAD , (DNA) – Pakistan was in shock on Saturday after a suicide blast killed 131 people, shaking confidence in security just as the dramatic arrest of ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif ratcheted political tensions higher ahead of nationwide polls. Sharif s dramatic return from London and subsequent arrest for corruption was overshadowed as the carnage in Mastung, in the country s southwestern province of Balochistan, unfolded late Friday. Newspapers branded the blast — one of the deadliest in Pakistan s history — a “massacre”, as analysts and media called on the military to, Read More