Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Ms. Aisha Farooqui posted as new FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (DNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced the appointment of Director General Ms. Aisha Farooqui as the new Spokesperson of Foreign Office. According to a notification dated December 17, 2019 and issued here on Thursday, Ms. Aisha Farooqui, Director General, has been transferred and posted as Director General/Spokesperson of the Foreign Office with immediate effect and until further orders. She will replace the incumbent Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal, who has now been nominated as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany. Aisha Farooqui as a diplomatRead More
Govt to file reference against judge over Musharraf treason verdict
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to take legal action against judge Waqar Ahmed Seth over his controversial observation in the detailed judgment of the high treason case sentencing former military dictator Pervez Musharraf to death. Federal Law Minister Farogh Naseem said that the federal government has decided to file a reference at the Supreme Judicial Council against Justice Waqar Seth for his observation in paragraph 66 of the case. “He has written that we direct all law enforcement agencies to arrest Musharraf and punish him according to the law. HeRead More
Pakistan has transitioned from victims of terrorism to victors against terrorism
The seeds of terrorism were sown in Pakistan long before the Afghan conflict and the war against terror. Indecisiveness, uncertainty and procrastination by various governments allowed terrorist and extremist agendas from across the border to take root and flourish in different parts of the country, especially in Baluchistan, erstwhile FATA and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Once the Pakistani state abrogated its role as a provider of justice and security, the Taliban found their space and relevance and filled the vacuum that was created. These were some of the recommendations that were putRead More
Our fears have been proven true, says DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, DEC 19 – Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Thursday that the fears of the armed forces have been proven true. The DG ISPR said that Pakistan Army had given sacrifices for stability in the country. “We will not let this stability be compromised,” he said. “Pakistan Army will fail the attempts of external as well as internal enemies.” Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor said that for the armed forces, the country became first and institutions later.
British high commission hosts interfaith Christmas reception
ISLAMABAD, DEC 19 (DNA) – Iona Thomas, Political Counsellor at The British High Commission hosted a reception for representatives of faith groups from across Pakistan today to celebrate Christmas. The reception followed an interfaith event held during the Royal visit. Ms. Iona Thomas, Political Counsellor at the British High Commission said: “I am delighted that so many guests came together this evening to celebrate the wonderful diversity of our religious faiths. Christmas is a time for reflection and celebration, and there is no better way to do so thanRead More
Detailed verdict: ‘All uniformed officers who were guarding Musharraf are equally, fully involved in the act’
The detailed verdict in the high treason case against former military ruler retired Gen Pervez Musharraf was released on Thursday, two days after the special court found the former president guilty of treason and handed him a death sentence. Read: Full text of special court’s verdict in Musharraf treason case The bench was headed by Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth and comprised Justice Nazar Akbar of the Sindh High Court (SHC) and Justice Shahid Karim of the LHC. The 167-page verdict includes a dissenting note by Justice Akbar.Read More