Friday, March 1st, 2019
Parliament support is vital in crisis, Sherry
ISLAMABAD, MAR 01 (DNA) – Speaking on the floor of the House during the joint session of parliament, PPP Parliamentary Leader in Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman reiterated the PPP’s support for the government amidst the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Rehman said, “PPP has made the decision to stand by the government in this perilous time regardless of our political differences. PPP gave Pakistan stability and constitution during the most trying times in our history. We made Pakistan a nuclear state and on this alone, attacks similar to thoseRead More
King Abdullah II of Jordan phones Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 01 (DNA) – King Abdullah of Jordan II made a phone call to PM Imran Khan on Friday and conveyed his concern over the escalating situation between Pakistan and India. He congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on his Statesman-like approach towards handling this difficult situation. He also offered Jordan’s mediation to help de-escalate the crisis. Prime Minister Imran Khan briefed King Abdullah II about his initiatives to maintain peace between Pakistan and India for the sake of the people of the two countries and the region. He reiteratedRead More
Turkish Ambassador, Railways Minister discuss rail projects
ISLAMABAD, MAR 01 (DNA) – Turkish Ambassador, Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul called on Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad in Islamabad on Friday. They discussed cooperation in rail projects between Pakistan and Turkey. The Railways Minister said Pakistan Railways is being developed on modern lines and the country would like to utilize Turkey’s experiences in this sector. He invited the Turkish companies to become collaborate in ML-II and III and Quetta, Zahidan and Taftan rail line upgradation. Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said Pakistan Railways will extend full cooperation to Turkish companiesRead More
Why China doesn’t want to get caught in the middle of India-Pakistan conflict
HONG KONG, (DNA) – Beijing is on the verge of being sucked into an India-Pakistan crisis, amid rising tensions in the Kashmir region that borders China. Diplomatic relations between longtime rivals India and Pakistan reached their lowest point in years this week, after Pakistan claimed its air force shot down two Indian jets over the disputed border Kashmir region, capturing one pilot. That came a day after the Indian military said it had launched airstrikes against a terrorist camp in Pakistan, the first such incursion by Indian air forces since the India-Pakistan war ofRead More
FO confirms plan to hand pilot Abhinandan over to India at Wagah Border
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Office on Friday has confirmed plan to hand over arrested Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to India at Wagah Border in the afternoon. The ministry said that all the relevant travel documents of the pilot have been completed. The decision was taken by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan as a goodwill gesture to de-escalate tensions between both the countries. While giving policy statement in the National Assembly, the premier said that he was ready to hold a phone conversation with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi. “I want toRead More
Decision to release Indian pilot Abhinandan taken to de-escalate situation: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said that Pakistan wants peace in the region and decision to release Indian Fighter Pilot Abhinandan Varthman is a gesture to de-escalate the situation. In an interview Qureshi said India had created a tense situation in the region violating Pakistan airspace and international laws. The minister said Pakistan never wanted escalation as Prime Minister Imran Khan has several times said that if India takes one step, we will take two. He said Pakistan will not allow any organization or individualRead More