Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Pakistan condemns Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s provocative statements
ISLAMABAD, OCT 15 (DNA) – We condemn recent statements made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during election rallies in Haryana. These provocative statements from a senior Minister in the Indian government provide another insight into the BJP mindset – a mix of extremist ideology, hegemonic ambitions, and obsession with Pakistan. It is highly irresponsible of the Indian Defence Minister to be threatening the splitting of a sovereign country. We are sure that the world community would take cognizance. For his part, Mr. Rajnath Singh should have no doubt thatRead More
PM Imran leaves for Riyadh today to facilitate Iran-Saudi talks
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will leave for Riyadh today (Tuesday) to take Saudi leadership into confidence over talks with Iran in a bid to defuse escalating gulf tensions. According to sources, the premier will hold key meetings with Saudi leadership to devise solutions for reducing crisis between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Earlier during press conference in Tehran, PM Imran warned, “Any conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia would cause poverty in the world.” “Pakistan suffered 70,000 casualties in the last 15 years in the war onRead More
Royal couple’s visit to Pakistan holds historic importance: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday termed the visit of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Pakistan of historic importance. In a statement, the foreign minister said that this tour will represent Pakistan’s positive and peaceful image before the international community and hoped that the relations between Islamabad and United Kingdom (UK) will further strengthen. Pakistan is making sincere efforts to establish peace in the region, he added. Earlier, a plane carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and KateRead More
Toll in Japan from Typhoon Hagibis nears 70: NHK
TOKYO (DNA) – Nearly 70 people have been killed in Japan by Typhoon Hagibis, national broadcaster NHK said Monday, as the search for survivors continued for a third day. The broadcaster said 15 people were still missing after the deadly storm, which slammed into Tokyo and surrounding areas Saturday night as one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the area in decades.
23 persons bitten by rabid dog in Karachi
KARACHI (DNA) – At least 23 persons, including a police sub-inspector, were bitten by a rabid dog in FC Area of Central District of Karachi on late Monday night. The dog-bite patients were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital but the hospital administration asked the patients to bring Anti-Rabies Vaccine with them as the vaccine was not available at the hospital. On the other hand, the residents of FC Area have been restricted to their homes due to fear. Rescue teams along with police and Rangers personnel have launch a searchRead More