Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
Autumn in Pyeongyang, By Kwak Sung-kyu
By Kwak Sung-kyu Autumn has come in the Korean Peninsula, especially in Pyeongyang. Following previous inter-Korea summit meetings in April and May, for the third time the leaders from the two Koreas met in Pyeongyang, the capital city of North Korea from 18 to 20 September. The rapprochement between South and North Korea and the cordial friendship between their leaders got closer and matured, just like the season of autumn growing deeper. President Moon’s visit to North Korea was an epoch-making event. Remarkably impressive was the warmest and most enthusiasticRead More
PTI’s Firdous Shamim Naqvi resigns from his post
KARACHI (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi chapter president Firdous Shamim Naqvi on Saturday tendered resignation from his post exposing a major split in ruling party. The PTI Karachi chapter president said that he wants to focus all his attention on resolution of the issues facing the province in his capacity as the opposition leader in the provincial legislature. Naqvi went on to say that he has sent his resignation to PTI chairman Imran Khan.
Seven Pakistani soldiers embrace shahadat in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Security forces launched an IBO in Gharlamai and Spera Kunar Algad in North Waziristan. A group of terrorists was reported to be have infiltrated from across and hiding in a compound. During operation 9 terrorists killed, bodies held. In an intense exchange of fire, 7 Pakistan Army soldiers including an officer embraced shahadat. Those embraced shahadat include Capt Junaid, Hav AMIR, Hav Atif, Hav Nasir, Hav Abdul Razzaq, Sep Sammi, Sep Anwar. Area has been cleared and identification of killed terrorists is in progress.
Smith, Warner make smashing return to Australian cricket
SYDNEY, (DNA) – Disgraced cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner made stunning returns to Australian cricket Saturday, with the pair both notching up big scores in front of some of the largest grade-level crowds the country has seen. Former captain Smith looked as though he had not a missed beat, with a classy 85 of 92 deliveries for Sutherland against Mosman in New South Wales grade cricket. He was greeted with loud applause from hundreds of fans when he walked out to the pitch at Sydney’s Glenn McGrath Oval, supportersRead More
Petrol prices likely to go up by Rs10
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The prices of petroleum products are expected to be increased by Rs 10 per litre from next month. the price of petrol is likely to go up by by Rs6.30 per litre while the price of Kerosene oil can be increased by Rs10 per litre. Meanwehile, the price of Light Diesel is expected to increase by Rs4 per litre and High Speed Diesel by Rs8.50 per litre. The new prices will be implemented after approval.
Iran will defeat Trump just like it did Saddam, won’t abandon missiles: Rouhani
DUBAI (DNA) – US President Donald Trump will fail in his confrontation with Iran, just like Iraq s Saddam Hussein, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday, referring to the war between the two Middle Eastern powers and vowing that Tehran will not abandon its missiles. Tensions have ramped up between Iran and the United States after Trump withdrew from a landmark multilateral nuclear deal in May and reimposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic last month. As Rouhani spoke, Iran began displaying its naval power in the Gulf during annual paradesRead More