Friday, December 20th, 2019
Saudi Arabia pressured Pakistan into withdrawing from Malaysia summit: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Saudi Arabia issued economic threats to Pakistan to pressurise it into withdrawing from a gathering of leaders from many Islamic nations in Malaysia. The four-day conference, which opened in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to address some of the Islamic world’s thorniest issues, was boycotted by a handful of countries including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Saudi Arabia said its leaders were not attending the summit because it was being held outside the aegis of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation based inRead More
Pakistan Rejects Assertions in Joint Statement of U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue and Joint Press Availability
We take strong exception to the unwarranted references to Pakistan in the Joint Statement issued in Washington after the conclusion of U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue. The anti-Pakistan assertions made by Indian Ministers of Defence and External Affairs during the Joint Press Availability are equally reprehensible. We also take exception to the selective and one-sided nature of the Joint Statement. The grave humanitarian and human rights situation in the Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K) caused by India’s unilateral and illegal measures of 5 August 2019 and its belligerent rhetoric and actionsRead More
Shahzad Akbar for improving ITP investigation techniques
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (DNA): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs and Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar Friday vowed effective policing by improving the investigation techniques of Islamabad police and equipping it with modern gadgets to combat challenging situation. Addressing the policemen on Friday here at Police Line Headquarters, Shahzad Akbar said that he wanted to make Islamabad Police strong through capable officers so that the speedy investigation and justice to the people could be ensured. Expressing satisfaction over the performance of Islamabad Police, he said that the government wasRead More
IGP Islamabad orders additional security to approvers in LNG case
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (DNA): The Islamabad police chief has granted approval to the request of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for additional security measures for two suspects who turned approvers in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) scam case. Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad issued orders for ensuring security arrangements for the two approvers over the request of the anti-corruption watchdog. Earlier on Thursday, it emerged that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought security from the higher authorities for its approvers in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) scam case as they receivedRead More
Telenor Pakistan, Serena Hotels bring breakthrough hospitality solution
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (DNA) – To ensure seamless connectivity for tourists and guests, Telenor Pakistan, in partnership with Serena Hotels Pakistan, has launched a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind digital platform. This solution, called ‘S TEL,’ will be a complimentary service for Serena Hotel guests allowing them to enjoy free international and local calls along with 4G internet and hotspot options, all packed in a dedicated smartphone placed in their rooms. S Tel was unveiled at an event held at Serena Hotel in Islamabad where management of both organizations was present alongside theirRead More
Tashkent Osh Pilaf Center: a must visit place for pullao lovers
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti TASHKENT: The Pakistani delegation that arrived in Tashkent to observe the upcoming parliamentary and local govt elections, was given a warm welcome upon arrival at the Tashkent International Airport. A dedicated guide for each participant and a translator made things easier. At the airport each one of us was handed over to a guide and translator. Upon seeing me Mr. Laziz and volunteer Durdona immediately rushed to me and escorted me to our hotel. It was my second trip to Uzbekistan however first with the UzbekRead More