Monday, August 5th, 2019
Indian HC Ajay Bisaria summoned to FO: strong demarche conveyed
The Foreign Secretary summoned the Indian High Commissioner to the Foreign Office and conveyed a strong demarche on the announcements made and actions taken by the Government of India with regard to Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir today. The Foreign Secretary conveyed Pakistan’s unequivocal rejection of these illegal actions as they are in breach of international law and several UN Security Council resolutions. Pakistan’s resolute condemnation of the unlawful actions aimed at further consolidating the illegal occupation of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOK) was underscored. The Foreign SecretaryRead More
PM IK calls Malaysian counterpart to discuss occupied Kashmir situation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 05 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday telephoned his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Bin Mohamad to discuss the current situation of occupied Kashmir with him following the end of special status of the valley by India. According to the details, PM Imran in a telephonic conversation with Malaysian PM Mahathir said that changing the special status of Indian Kashmir is a violation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions, and Indian illegal action will affect regional peace and security. “Indian action will further deteriorate relations between the two nuclear neighbors”,Read More
PM Imran Khan briefs Turkish President on Indian move
ISLAMABAD, AUG 5 (DNA) -Prime Minister Imran Khan, as part of outreach to world leaders on the recent developments in Indian Occupied Kashmir, called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today. The Prime Minister said that India’s illegal actions to modify the special status of the Indian Occupied Kashmir would have serious implications for the regional peace and security. He reiterated that Pakistan would continue its diplomatic, moral and political to the just cause of Kashmiri struggle for their right to self-determination, as enshrined in the United Nations Security Council resolutions.Read More
UAE charity sends 175 Pakistanis for Hajj
ISLAMABAD, AUG 05 (DNA) –The charity of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has sent 175 deserving intending pilgrims from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia for performance of Hajj. Second Secretary of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Islamabad, Rashid Abdulrahman Al-Zamar Al Ali saw the Hajis off at the airport. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Aid Pilgrims chose 175 Pakistanis to perform Hajj this year. According to details 102 intending pilgrims were embarked upon the holyRead More
OGRA bans use of CNG in public service vehicles
ISLAMABAD, AUG 05 (DNA) – OGRA has imposed a ban on the use of CNG in PSV’s (public service vehicles) keeping in view the safety of public life and property. All stakeholders are expected to comply with the decision in its letter and spirit. The school vans which are private vehicles are not allowed using CNG as fuel and cylinders installed therein to ensure safety of innocent children in pursuance of Sindh Government notification as well as Honourable Sindh High Court Order dated 19-6-2019 in Constitutional petition No. C.P. Nos.D-7529/2018,Read More
PAKISTAN: A LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES
Pakistan is strategically located in the crossroads of Asia with China as its neighbor in the north, India in the east, and Iran and Afghanistan in the west. Thus its strategic location allows Pakistan to become an important trade, energy and transport corridor. Most importantly, Pakistan is a gateway to energy rich States of Central Asia, the Gulf States and far Eastern countries. This unique feature of Pakistan’s strategic location alone makes it a place of endless possibilities. Pakistan ranks 23rd largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity,Read More