Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Miftah Ismael and Imranul Haq arrested
ISLAMABAD (DNA). Former Chairman Board of Investment and PML N leader Miftah Ismael and former Chairman PSO Imran ul Haq have been arrested. They were arrested from the premises of Islamabad High Court upon rejection of their bail plea.
UN Security Council calls for Eid truce in Libya
The United Nations Security Council says it supports a declaration of truce in conflict-afflicted Libya for the upcoming Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. In a press statement, the Security Council welcomed and expressed support for a truce between the warring parties to be declared for Eid al-Adha.
Indonesian ambassador, Hasanuddin University discuss ways of improving bilateral ties
MAKASSAR, AUG 07 (DNA) – The Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, exploring the possibilities to further improve the bilateral relation between Indonesia and Pakistan . In the FGD, the Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan, Iwan Suyudhie Amri, explained the latest developments of Pakistan, including its relations with neighboring countries as well as the dynamics -opportunities and challenges- of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Pakistan. The FGD resulted several recommendations to accelerate people to people contactRead More
Lodhi informs UNSC president about violations by India in occupied Kashmir
WASHINGTON (DNA) – Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi on Wednesday has apprised the President of UN Security Council Joanna Wronecka about the grave threat to regional peace and security posed by India’s illegal actions in occupied Kashmir. In a tweet, Lodhi said that during a meeting in New York, she briefed UNSC president in detail about the violations of UN Security Council resolutions by India. The meeting was held following Indian government’s move of ending occupied Kashmir’s special status by repealing Articles 370 and 35A. TheRead More
PM Imran, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Indian move regarding occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday telephoned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and discussed latest developments in occupied Kashmir. According to details, both the leaders discussed the development of the situation in the region and efforts exerted towards it. The conversation was made following Indian government’s move of ending occupied Kashmir’s special status by repealing Articles 370 and 35A. The announcement was made by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah during his address in Rajya Sabha, upper house of Indian parliament. Shah said, “Kashmir will noRead More