Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
Ceasefire violations by India on 26 February 2019
The Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Acting High Commissioner Mr. Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control on 26 February 2019, in Nikial and Khuiratta Sectors which resulted in the shahadats of four innocent civilians Mottia Bibi, Ms. Zarina, Mr. Gulfaraz and Ms. Shehnaz, while injuring six others. The Indian forces along the Line of Control and the Working boundary are continuously targeting civilian populated areas with heavy weapons. This unprecedented escalation in ceasefire violations by India isRead More
Kyrgyz Republic ambassador Erik Beishembiev met with Pir Naqib Ur Rehman
On February 25, 2019, Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic in Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Erik Beishembiev met with Shaikh Hafiz Muhammad Naqib Ur Rehman, the present Custodian of famously known Sufi Shrine-Eidgah Sharif, Rawalpindi. The meeting was very fruitful. During the meeting the sides exchanged views on topical religious issues, the Kyrgyz side provided detailed information on the tourism and economic potential of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the willingness to expand bilateral cooperation. The meetings was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
One Indian pilot arrested by Pakistan, confirms ISPR
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor has on Wednesday confirmed that one Indian pilot has been arrested by Pakistani troops on ground while two are in the area. In a tweet, Major General Asif Ghafoor said, “In response to PAF strikes this morning as released by MoFA, IAF crossed LOC. PAF shot down two Indian aircrafts inside Pakistani airspace. One of the aircraft fell inside AJ&K while other fell inside IOK. One Indian pilot arrested by troops on ground while two inRead More
This was not retaliation to continued Indian belligerence, FO on PAF’s strikes
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Office on Wednesday has confirmed that Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace. In a statement, the office stated, “This was not retaliation to continued Indian belligerence. Pakistan has therefore, taken strikes at non military target, avoiding human loss and collateral damage. Sole purpose being to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence.” “We have no intention of escalation, but are fully prepared to do so if forced into that paradigm. That is why we undertook the actionRead More
Truck art, sufi music feature at Australia Day in Spring
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) -Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson hosted a reception to mark Australia Day in spring. The reception in Islamabad featured truck art and Sufi music. “Music and art are a perfect way to celebrate the connections between Australia and Pakistan because they embody the vibrant creativity and cultural diversity of both countries,” she said. For the event, Karachi-based Phool Patti painted images of Australia in the booming colours, flowery patterns and taglines of truck art. Islamabad-based Sufi rock musician Abdullah Qureshi entertained guests withRead More
Pakistan Air Force downs two Indian aircrafts
SRINAGAR (DNA) – In a response to Indian Line of Control (LoC) violation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has destroyed two Indian fighter jets on Wednesday morning. According to details, the wreckage of one aircraft fell in Central Kashmir’s Budgam while the other’s in Pakistan territory. Two of the pilots have been killed in the incident.