Thursday, February 28th, 2019
Pakistan needs to be watchful of the US-Taliban peace deal: experts
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Pakistan needs to be cautious about the US-Taliban peace deal as several similar deals were initiated by the US in past as well, only to pulled-off later when it did not serve their interests and needs. The thoughts were shared by Ambassador (r) Abrar Hussain while speaking to the roundtable conference ‘Afghanistan in Transition: Ramification of Current Engagement with the Taliban’ which was organized by Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). The speakers’ panel also included Ambassador (r) Tajammul Altaf, Ambassador (r) Ayaz Wazir, Brigadier (r)Read More
Argentine-French duo brings South American music to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28(DNA) – The Argentine Embassy, in collaboration with the Islamabad Serena Hotel, brought together students from various social backgrounds, this time to take part in a musical workshop conducted by the French-Argentine musician and teacher, Magdalena Ivanissevich. Students of the twin cities graced the event, including the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Children (SPARC), Master Ayub’s Park School, Islamabad Model School for Girls G-6 and G-9, National College of Arts Rawalpindi and Rung School of Music and Arts. The show aimed atRead More
Japan urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Taro Kono has urged Pakistan and India to exercise restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue. on Thursday. Japan is concerned about the deteriorating situation in Kashmir. Japan strongly condemns the terrorist attack on 14 February 2019 for which the Islamic extremist group “Jaish-e-Mohammad” claimed responsibility. Japan urges Pakistan to take stronger measures to counter terrorism. In response to the mounting tension due to the operations since 26 February between the Indian Air Force and the Pakistan Air Force,Read More
British Secretary of State discusses situation of regional peace with FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign and Common wealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt, last evening. The two Foreign Ministers discussed the situation of regional peace and security in the aftermath of the Indian aggression. This was Secretary of State Hunt’s second telephone call to the Foreign Minister in the last three days. Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed the British Secretary of State on the Indian aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. He said thatRead More
Uzbekistan Airways asks passengers check information flights
TASHKENT, (DNA) – Due to the unstable situation in the border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, changes in the schedule of flights to the cities of India, Pakistan and South-East Asia are possible. Uzbekistan Airways apologizes for any inconvenience caused and asks passengers to check information on flights at the departure airports or at the airline’s representative offices.
Thousands of flights disrupted worldwide as Pakistan airspace closed for second day
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan airspace remained closed Thursday morning local time as the country’s increasingly fraught tensions with India disrupted thousands of flights worldwide for the second straight day. All international and domestic commercial flights in and out of Pakistan were canceled “until further notice,” Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority told. Thousands of people were also stranded by affected airlines that not only land in Pakistan, but fly over its airspace — one of the major routes from Southeast Asia into Europe. Thai Airways announced that all its European routes “departing near midnightRead More