RAWALPINDI, MAR 06 (DNA) – General Eberhard Zorn, Chief of Defence Staff of Germany called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed including defence and security cooperation and overall regional security situation particularly standoff between India and Pakistan. Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for peace and stability in the region. He also made mention of Pakistan’s services in UN Peacekeeping and expressed desire to enhance bilateral relations. Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the Chief ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has stressed the need for training the youth keeping in view the demand of the industry and revolutionary changes taking place in science and technology in order to achieve the objectives of socio economic development. Addressing the opening ceremony of 2nd International Conference on Communication, Computing and Digital Systems at Bahria University in Islamabad on Wednesday, he expressed the confidence that our youth will grab the opportunities afforded by technological developments and propel the country into the 4th industrial revolution. The PresidentRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) – Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan has telephoned to Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, on Wednesday. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan discussed matters regarding the recent situation in Kashmir, and issues of mutual interest. Minister Kono welcomed that Pakistan released the Indian Air Force pilot and requested both of Pakistan and India to self-restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue. In response, Minister Qureshi explained about Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism and the call for dialogueRead More

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday has said that Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) will help in strengthening ties between both the countries.Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that other countries are also investing in the project as it enters into next phase.The Foreign Minister said the United States played a pivotal diplomatic role in the current situation to reduce the tension.He thanked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for playing an active role in de-escalating tension between Pakistan and India. He said foreignRead More

RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday asserted that Pakistan armed forces are fully capable to respond to any sort of Indian aggression.Speaking in programme ‘Dunya Kamran Khan Key Saath’, he said that India continues to violate ceasefire on Line of Control.Pakistan do not want to affect the peace of region, he stressed.“Tensions remain heightened between India and Pakistan from 26-28 February. India violated our airspace on February 26. The Indian pilot was captured and later released,” said DG ISPR.He toldRead More