Sunday, February 17th, 2019
Iran summons Pakistan envoy over suicide bombing
TEHRAN: (DNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry summoned on Sunday the Pakistani ambassador after Tehran accused Islamabad of backing a group blamed for a suicide attack on its security forces. “The Islamic Republic of Iran expects Pakistan’s government and army to seriously confront … the terrorist groups active on its border with Iran,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.An Iranian official at the ministry called on Pakistan to quickly take the necessary steps for the identification and arrest of the attack’s perpetrators. The suicide bombing on Wednesday killed 27 members ofRead More
Merck, Pfizer drug combo extends kidney cancer survival: study
A combination of Merck & Co’s immunotherapy Keytruda and Pfizer Inc’s Inlyta helped patients with advanced kidney cancer live longer than those receiving and older Pfizer standalone therapy, according to data from a late-stage study presented on Saturday. Nearly 90 percent of patients who received the combination therapy were still alive after 12 months compared with about 78 percent of patients who were alive after a year when treated with the older drug Sutent, data showed. Merck on Monday released interim data from the trial, saying the combination reduced theRead More
PSL 4: Shahid Afridi meets cancer patients in Dubai
DUBAI, FEB 17 (DNA) – Star all-rounder and Multan Sultans vice-captain Shahid Afridi met 11 kids suffering from cancer during the ongoing fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to encourage them. As per details, Multan Sultans named these 11 children as their brand ambassadors and made arrangements of their tour to Dubai. The kids were also present at the stadium during Multan’s first match. Afridi said he is “humbled by the love and affection shown by these young patients. Their heart is bigger than their suffering. May AllahRead More
Saudi Crown Prince and I share stance against corruption: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed optimism that Pakistan will overcome its economic challenges soon. In an interview with Saudi TV, the Prime Minister said Saudi Arabia, UAE and China have given generous support to Pakistan in hour of need. He said Pakistan is ready to play its role in mediating between Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iran. The Prime Minister emphasized that peace in Afghanistan will bring stability and prosperity in the region. He said Pakistan was known as a peaceful country before Afghan conflict. Imran KhanRead More
Indian pursuit of self-serving narrative on Pulwama attack
Responding to media queries on absurd claims made by spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (on 15 February) about Foreign Secretary’s briefing to the diplomatic corps, the Spokesperson drew attention to the following aspects: Pakistan had rejected Indian allegations because; these were made within a short time from the attack and without carrying out any investigations. These knee-jerk and pre-conceived accusations were nevertheless consistent with well-rehearsed tactics from Indian playbook after such incidents in the past. JeM remains a proscribed entity in Pakistan since 2002Read More
Flow of tourists multiplied as security situation improves: Gen Zubair
Says Pakistan playing leading role in UN peace keeping; Over 157 peace keepers laid down lives; appreciates Pak Diaspora for valuable contributions TAXILA, FEB 17 (DNA) -Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat said on Sunday that Pakistan’s credentials as a peaceful country have improved a lot that is why number of tourists visiting this great country has multiplied. Pakistan has been playing a leading role in regional and international peace. Pakistan has contributed to 43 UN missions in 26 different countries in allRead More