Friday, February 21st, 2020
Pak-Japan relations from cordial to excellent says Minister Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan has said relations between Pakistan and Japan are from cordial to excellent adding both countries have been cooperating closely with each other in various fields. The Federal Minister made these remarks while speaking as chief guest at the birthday reception of the Emperor of Japan Naruhito. A large number of diplomats, federal and state ministers and Senators attended the reception. Omar Ayub further said bilateral relations between the two countries date back to 50s and 60s when theRead More
AG’s remarks against SC judges cost him his job
ISLAMABAD: FEB 21 – Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan had to tender resignation from the coveted post on Thursday for levelling allegations against some members of the Supreme Court bench hearing petitions challenging the filing of presidential reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa. Though Mr Khan claimed that he had decided to quit on his own in compliance with the demand of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), the law ministry said he was asked to do so. Mr Mansoor, however, disagreed with the government stance that he had been askedRead More
A Day in a City: Baku, Azerbaijan
The capital of Azerbaijan is a mix of modern architecture and old Soviet-era style structures, says an article headlined ‘One Day in a City: Baku, Azerbaijan’ published on ABP Live. Baku is famously known for the F1 Race, Flame Towers (a trio of skyscrapers) and the oil drills set up in the Caspian Sea from the shores of the city. ‘The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes’, and with the same spirit, I made lesser-known ‘Azerbaijan’ my destination to explore. A medium-sized country in theRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns heinous attacks in Hanau, Germany
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the heinous attacks in Hanau, Germany, which resulted in the loss of a number of innocent lives, as well as injuries to many others. In this hour of grief, Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Germany. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We also express our deep condolences to the Turkish Government over the loss of innocent Turkish lives in the shootings. We wish the injured speedy recovery. PakistanRead More
Pakistani soldier martyred in Indian forces’ firing along LoC
RAWALPINDI – A Pakistan soldier embraced martyrdom when India security forces resorted to unprovoked firing in Kayani Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday. Imtiaz Ali, the 30-year-old sepoy from Pabbi village of district Nowshera, embraced martyrdom in Indian firing. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army responded to the ceasefire violations along the LoC and effectively targeted the Indian posts.
Ban imposed on hunting of birds in Hunza over coronavirus fear
HUNZA – Local administration has imposed a ban on hunting of seasonal birds in Hunza valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region over coronavirus fear. According to local administration, ban on hunting of seasonal birds in Hunza has been imposed due to fear of possible transmission of novel coronavirus in the country as birds are migrating from mainland China in Gilgit-Baltistan. The death toll in China from the coronavirus epidemic rose to 2,233 on Friday after 115 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak. The vast majorityRead More