December, 2019
Iran, Russia, China start joint maritime drill in Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN, DEC 27 (DNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and China started on Friday their joint military maneuver in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. Iran’s Navy’s Deputy Operations Officer announced the deployment of large naval maneuvers of the three countries Iran, Russia, and China in the northern Indian Ocean. Gholamreza Tahani at the press conference of the military drill said: The Indian Ocean region is very secure thanks to the authority of the Iranian navy forces comprising of army and IRGC. A variety of tactical exercisesRead More
High treason case: Pervez Musharraf challenges special court verdict in LHC
ISLAMABAD – Former president and top military official Pervez Musharraf on Friday has challenged special court’s treason case verdict in Lahore High Court (LHC). According to details, the ex-president adopted the stance that the decision was announced in hurry as a case against the formation of special court is already under hearing in LHC. Our religion, constitution and law don’t allow to disrespect corpses. Fair and transparent trial is right of everyone, he added. The former military official further requested the court to issue orders to stop implementation on theRead More
Hindutva ideology of Modi government has divided India: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has on Friday said that the Hindutva ideology of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has created a division in India. Shah Mehmood Qureshi headed a consultative meeting comprising former foreign secretaries and affirmed that the fire that New Delhi had lit in occupied Kashmir on August 5 has now spread across India. The session deliberated on Indian atrocities in the held Valley and critical peace situation of the region. The foreign minister apprised the dignitaries of the letter that he penned toRead More
COAS tenure extension case: SC approves review petition for preliminary hearing
ISLAMABAD – Supreme Court (SC) on Friday has approved government’s review petition over the case pertaining to extension of the service of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to details, the plea has been allotted number for initial hearing. However, it will be heard as per the directives of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). It is to be mentioned here that the review petition has pleaded with the court to constitute a larger bench, and to nullify the given judgment in the case. It hasRead More
Iran, Pakistan call for enhanced cooperation in health sector
ISLAMABAD, DEC 26 (DNA) – Iranian Deputy Minister of Medical Education and Pakistani National Health Services official called for enhanced cooperation between the two neighboring states in health sector. Bagher Larijani, leading an Iranian delegation, met with Pakistan Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Zafar Mirza in Islamabad on Thursday. During the meeting the two sides reviewed the agreements signed between Iran and Pakistan in health sector and agreed to create a favorable environment in this regard. Dr. Zafar Mirza expressing his views said thatRead More
Plea filed against those who held presser after Musharraf case verdict
ISLAMABAD, DEC 26 (DNA) – A plea on Thursday has been filed against those who organized press conference following the announcement of high treason case verdict by special court against former president and top military official Pervez Musharraf. According to details, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Law Minister Farogh Naseem, Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan and others have been nominated in the petition while media channels have also been made party for further proceedings. The plaintiff stated that these representatives haveRead More