Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-III ballistic missile
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – Pakistan today conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, having a range of 2750 kilometers. The test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system. The successful flight test, with its impact point in the Arabian Sea, was witnessed by General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Director General Strategic Plans Division, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, Chairman NESCOM and the scientists and engineers. President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, CJCSC and theRead More
Intra-Afghan peace talks: Taliban calls for Islamic system in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – The Taliban demanded a total Islamic system in Afghanistan, stating that there is no possibility of reforming the current government, according to the reports. The talks between Afghan Republic’s team and the Taliban group resumed negotiations in Doha two weeks ago. However, the two sides have not made any significant progress since the start of the second round of talks. According to the Afghan media, sources familiar with the ongoing peace talks said that the Taliban are not interested in discussing an agenda with theRead More
HEC’s new PhD policies aimed to produce quality graduates
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – The new Undergraduate Education Policy 2020 and the PhD Policy are aimed to protect students’ right to acquire quality education and to increase the value of higher education degrees nationally and internationally. This was stated by Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Mr. Tariq Banuri while addressing a news conference here on Wednesday. The Chairman said that there was a mismatch between the education system and the industry needs, which rightly raised concerns pertaining to a lack of marketable skills in the graduates produced by PakistaniRead More
Biden administration to revive military-to-military ties with Pakistan
The Biden administration sees Pakistan as an “essential partner” in any peace process in Afghanistan and believes that “continuing to build relationships with Pakistan’s military will provide openings for the United States and Pakistan to cooperate on key issues,” says its nominated defence chief Gen Lloyd J Austin. Gen Austin made these remarks during his confirmation hearing for the post of secretary of defence before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. “Pakistan is an essential partner in any peace process in Afghanistan,” Austin, a former head ofRead More
Kosovo wants to enhance trade ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – Kosovo wanted to enhance its trade and economic relations with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to do trade with each other in many areas. This was said by H.E. Ilir Dugolli, Non-Resident Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Kosovo to Pakistan while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Zahid Anjum, Kosovo’s Honorary Consul also accompanied him at the occasion. Ilir Gugolli said that Kosovo was interested in developing sector-specific relations with Pakistan to make some tangibleRead More
UN experts concerned about tense situation in US
United Nations – A group of independent UN experts expressed great concern over the situation in the United States, after Congress riot, while a climate of tension prevails in Washington this Tuesday. In a statement released at the United Nations, some 23 special rapporteurs, members of the multilateral organization’s working groups and volunteers who are not official UN personnel, condemned the January 6 attack on Congress. They believe that action was a shocking and incendiary attempt to annul the results of the November 3, 2020 presidential elections, in whichRead More