Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Phone call between Foreign Minister and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference on phone. The Foreign Minister briefed him on the efforts of the government of Pakistan to highlight the gross human rights violations being perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In this context, he mentioned the June 2018, Report issued by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the APPKG report of the UK Parliament. He also emphasized that India should permitRead More
Brexit: MPs preparing to vote on amendments to PM’s deal
LONDON, (DNA) – Members of UK Parliament will vote on Tuesday on amendments to Theresa May’s Brexit deal that could shape the next stage of negotiations with the European Union. Separately, Conservative MPs on both sides of the Brexit argument have been planning for a no-deal scenario. Meanwhile, E.U. Deputy Chief Negotiator, Sabine Weyand says there is a high risk of UK crashing out of EU without a deal by accident.
SC dismisses review petition against Aasia Bibi’s acquittal in blasphemy case
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed the review petition filed against the acquittal of Aasia Bibi on blasphemy charges. “On merit, the review petition is dismissed,” announced Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa. The hearing was presided over by Justice Khosa, part of the three-member bench constituted to hear the petition. The hearing continued for over an hour and a half. The petitioner Qari Muhammad Salaam’s lawyer said that the matter of Aasia’s acquittal is a matter concerning the Muslim ulema and religious scholars should also be called to present theirRead More
German ambassador visits Air University
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan HE Martin Kobler has said that he is deeply impressed with and is in love with Pakistan due to the warm hospitality he always received from the Pakistani people and the heritage-rich beautiful landscape of the country. He made these remarks during his visit to Air University, Islamabad. On the occasion, the German envoy was warmly welcomed by the Vice Chancellor, Deans, Directors, HoDs, faculty members and a large number of students. The ambassador, during his visit, admired the state-of-the-artRead More
5 reportedly injured in blast on police office in Balochistan
QUETTA, (DNA) – At least five people have been reported wounded in apparently a gun and blast attack on the office of deputy inspector general of police, Loralai, Balochistan. Officials said that a recruitment test, ongoing at the office, was target of the attack. This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves.
Putin’s special envoy lauds Pakistan’s efforts in Afghan peace, reconciliation
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabolov has applauded Pakistan’s efforts in Afghan peace and reconciliation during the delegation level talks with Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua. Bilateral relations, Afghan peace process and matters of mutual interests came under discussion during the meeting in Islamabad. Kabulov, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan on Russia’s wish to discuss the Afghan peace process, will also hold talks with Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership. The diplomat will be briefed about the recently held peace talks between the TalibanRead More