Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Russia has crossed all limits of Int’l law: Ukraine ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 (DNA) – Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan Volodymyr Lakomov said on Wednesday that Russia has crossed all limits and international law by seizing the Ukrainian navy ships Berdyansk, Nikopol and the tug boat Yana Kapu, as well as wounding and capturing of members of their crew. Addressing a hurriedly called press conference at the embassy the Ukraine ambassador further said situation worsened dramatically on November 25, 2018, due to the deliberate provocation and aggressive behavior of the Russian Federation. The Russian armed forces made an attack andRead More
Hockey World Cup 2018: India’s full schedule, fixtures
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – The Indian Hockey team is set to begin its journey in the 2018 Hockey World Cup as they take on South Africa in Pool C, in what would be the second match of the opening day of the competition. Hockey India might have 8 Olympic Gold medals to their name but they have won the World Cup just once in their history. The only triumph came at the 1975 edition when they defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final. Against 15th-ranked South Africa, the Indian teamRead More
India says PM Narendra Modi will not attend SAARC Summit in Pakistan
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – India on Wednesday put to rest any speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelling to Pakistan to attend the SAARC Summit. Addressing the press, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj categorically stated that there was no way PM Modi would travel to Pakistan for the summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) regional grouping. The minister said no dialogue can take place between India and Pakistan till the time the latter puts a curb on terrorist activities emanating from its soil. “PM Narendra Modi willRead More
Diplomats arrive to attend Kartarpur ceremony
LAHORE, (DNA) – Foreign diplomats arrived in the country to attend the Kartarpur ceremony where Prime Minister Imran Khan will lay the foundation stone for the border corridor on Wednesday. The agreement between Pakistan and India to have a corridor, linking Gurdaspur’s Dera Baba Nanak to Kartarpur Sahib has been welcomed by the Sikh community that has long demanded they be able to walk to this major shrine directly from Dera Baba Nanak in India rather than through the Wagah border crossing. Kartarpur border corridor: Pakistan and India break the iceRead More
PTI completes 100 days amid accomplishments and non-fulfilments
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government on Wednesday has completed its first 100 days after coming into power amid high expectations. During its 100 days, the PTI government enthusiastically launched steps to implement some of its pledges however, it was failed to fulfill its remaining tall claims. No reforms have been made in police department, laws of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and local body system. The task force’s work to bring back laundered money under austerity campaign was continued in the right direction. The PTI government conducted several cabinetRead More