Wednesday, May 27th, 2020
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian spying quadcopter
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA) – Pakistan Army has shot down an Indian spying quadcopter in Rakhchikri Sector along the Line of Control (LoC). According to Director General ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar, the quadcopter had intruded 650 meters on Pakistan’s side of the LoC. The statement said the Indian quadcopter committed airspace violation in Rakhchikri sector along the LoC. “Pakistan Army troops shot down an Indian spying quadcopter in Rakhchikri Sector along LoC. The quadcopter had intruded 650 meters on Pakistan’s side of the LoC,” Major General Babar Iftikhar, DirectorRead More
After rare silence, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen
ISTANBUL, MAY 27 – An eerie silence has fallen over Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest, largest and most visited markets, where a raucous mixture of languages, cultures and commerce has buzzed for centuries. But there are now signs of life at the market as municipal workers roam its deserted alleys, spraying the floor, columns and walls ahead of the doors reopening on Monday for the first time in two months. The bazaar — home to almost 3,000 shops where more than 30,000 people work — was closed onRead More
Serie A season’s fate to be decided on Thursday
Serie A’s hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora will tell representatives from the Italian football federation and Lega Serie A if the health conditions are right to return to action after nearly three months. The season has been on hold since March 9 when it was halted as coronavirus infections spread rapidly in Italy. The pandemic has killed almost 33,000Read More
‘China can’t remain oblivious to India’s illegal constructions in Ladakh’
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 / DNA / = China cannot remain oblivious to India’s illegal constructions in Ladakh, says Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. He has warned that India’s aggressive policy towards its neighbours is putting regional peace and security at stake. Talking to a private news channel on Wednesday, he said the world community must take notice of it. The foreign minister expressed concerns over the construction of air strips and other infrastructure in the disputed territory of Ladakh. He said China does not want confrontation with India and desiresRead More
Pakistan navy continues relief operations
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA) – Pakistan Navy relief operations continued in various part of the country. The operations are aimed to support deserving families during Corona Virus Pandemic. Pakistan Navy troops reached out to urban, far-flung rural towns/ villages and distributed necessary commodities including safety items to the underprivileged populace. Protective suits were also provided to related authorities/ hospitals. In Sindh and Balochistan Provinces, thousands of families were provided ration bags, protection masks and disinfectant material. Ration was distributed at various localities in Coastal and Creeks Area, prominently in OrmaraRead More
Chinese president tells army to prepare for war: report
BEIJING, MAY 27 / DNA / = Chinese President Xi Jingping has ordered the Chinese Army to strengthen the training of its troops and “prepare for war”. The Chinese president said that it was important to “comprehensively strengthen the training of troops and prepare for war”, “resolutely safeguard national sovereignty” and “safeguard the overall strategic stability of the country”. Xi’s speech comes amid rising tensions with the US and escalating clashes with the Indian army at the Ladakh border. Both armies are said to have deployed additional troops in sensitiveRead More