Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
Qureshi terms Pakistan as largest beneficiary of peace in Afghanistan
DNA ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi led Pakistan’s delegation at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference, co-hosted by Finland, Afghanistan and UNAMA and held virtually from Geneva, Switzerland. Addressing the Conference, the Foreign Minister termed Pakistan as a major stakeholder and the largest beneficiary of peace in Afghanistan. He apprised the international community about Pakistan’s constructive contribution to the ongoing Afghan Peace Process. The Foreign Minister stated that the “renewed international focus on peace in Afghanistan through Afghan-led and Afghan-owned political negotiations is a historic opportunity that our AfghanRead More
Pakistan welcomes release of Pak prisoners in Afghanistan
DNA ISLAMABAD – Pakistan welcomed the decree by President Ashraf Ghani for the release of Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan who have completed their terms but remain incarcerated due to non-payment of fines and those with up to or less than one month remaining in their prison terms. Pakistan appreciates this humanitarian gesture which will provide relief to the individuals and their families covered by this decision. Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to continue mutual engagement leading to facilitation and benefits for the people on both sides.
Pakistan squad arrives in Christchurch for 46-day New Zealand tour
Green Caps will face Kiwis in three T20Is, two Tests Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Christchurch for their 46-day tour of New Zealand on Tuesday. The 34-member squad, which is led by star batsman Babar Azam, is now divided into four different groups, will now stay in isolation in a bio-secure bubble for 14 days. The players and staff members will be tested for the first time on November 25 and if the results return negative, they will be allowed to start training in the bubble. The Men in GreenRead More
GB elections: Official results reveal PTI as majority party with 22 seats in hand
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 – The PTI is all set to form the government in Gilgit Baltistan after having secured 22 of its 33 seats, according to the official results announced by the region’s election commission on Tuesday. The PPP and PML-N — both of which have levelled allegations of rigging — hold five and three seats, respectively. In all, the GB Assembly has 33 seats — 24 of which are contested through directed elections; six are reserved for women and three others reserved for technocrats and professionals. Political parties canRead More
Israel drops Saudi Arabia from virus quarantine list
A day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel’s health ministry added the kingdom to its list of coronavirus “green” countries, exempting returning travellers from quarantine. The health ministry on Tuesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia had been added to the safe list a day earlier, but dismissed any link to Netanyahu’s reported visit to the futuristic Red Sea city of Neom on Sunday. “The process is very simple and it happens once every two weeks,” health ministry director general Hezi Levi told public broadcaster Kan on Tuesday morning. “On theRead More
FO says no possibility of recognition of State of Israel
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 – Responding to media queries, the Spokesperson categorically rejected baseless speculation regarding possibility of recognition of the State of Israel by Pakistan. The Spokesperson underlined that the Prime Minister’s statements in this context have been clear and unequivocal.The Prime Minister has made it clear that unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is found, Pakistan cannot recognize Israel. Pakistan steadfastly supports the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination. For just and lasting peace, it is imperative to have a two-stateRead More