Sunday, August 18th, 2019
Present curbs in IOK comparable to 1990s: Anuradha Bhasin
NEW DELHI, AUG 18 (DNA): The Executive Editor of Kashmir Times, Anuradha Bhasin has said that the present restrictions and clampdown on the media is comparable to that in the early 90s. Anuradha Bhasin speaking during a press interaction at the Indian Women’s Press Corps said that Kashmir had seen human rights violations, partial or complete ban on Internet and mobile connectivity, but this was the first time since the early 1990s when the fixed line phones too had stopped working and the mobility of journalists had been completely affected.Read More
At least 63 killed, 182 wounded in Kabul wedding blast
KABUL, AUG 18 (DNA) – At least 63 people were killed and 182 wounded in a blast at a Kabul wedding late Saturday. The explosion came just as the US and the Taliban are widely expected to sign off on a deal that would see American troops begin to depart Afghanistan in return for various security assurances from the insurgents. Kabul Afghanistan explosion in a hotel during a wedding party, about 20 patients arrived up to now at our hospital #masscasualty,” the Italian-run Emergency hospital of Kabul said on Twitter.Read More
At least 63 killed, 182 wounded in Kabul wedding blast
Pakistan condemns heinous terrorist attack in Kabul KABUL: At least 63 people were killed and 182 wounded in a blast at a Kabul wedding late Saturday. The explosion came just as the US and the Taliban are widely expected to sign off on a deal that would see American troops begin to depart Afghanistan in return for various security assurances from the insurgents. “#Kabul #Afghanistan explosion in a hotel during a wedding party, about 20 patients arrived up to now at our hospital #masscasualty,” the Italian-run Emergency hospital of KabulRead More
Govt has taken tough decisions to tackle economic challenges: minister
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) -Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s government has taken tough decisions to address the economic crisis of the country. He said our government is repairing the economic damage done by the previous governments. He said billions of rupees were laundered and stashed abroad. The Minister appreciated National Accountability Bureau for holding the powerful accountable. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan says PTI government has been successful in overcoming the challenges it inherited by its hardRead More
Turkey urged UN to play active role on Kashmir
ANKARA, AUG 18 (DNA) -Turkey has urged the United Nations to play a more active role in resolving the lingering Kashmir dispute within the framework of its resolutions. The Turkish Foreign Ministry in a statement welcomed the consultations held by the UN Security Council on the recent developments in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir. The ministry also reiterated that the dispute be resolved through dialogue between the parties concerned. It also called for calm and avoiding unilateral steps that would escalate tension.=DNA ==============
Pakistan condemns bomb attack on civilian in Kabul
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA)- Pakistan has strongly condemned the heinous bomb attack targetting civilians during a marriage function in Kabul yesterday. Foreign Office spokesperson in a statement said we express our heartfelt condolences to the families of innocent victims and pray for the maghfirah of the deceased and for early recovery of many others who were seriously injured in the attack. The spokesman said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations which is a common threat for the entire region and must be defeated together.=DNA ===========