Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
Those who provoke Russia will regret it: Russian president
MOSCOW – Those who organize provocations against Russia will come to regret it as they have regretted little else, warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Addressing the Federal Assembly, Putin said “the meaning and content” of Russia’s policy in the international arena is “to ensure peace and security for the well-being of our citizens, for the stable development of the country.” But he added pointedly: “Russia has its own interests, which we defend and will stand for within the framework of international law, as do other states of the world. And if someone refuses toRead More
Pakistan asks Britain to deport Nawaz Sharif
The development came during a meeting between Interior Minister and British High Commissioner LAHORE: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed met with British High Commissioner in Pakistan Christian Turner and submitted an application for the deportation of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Sheikh Rasheed said the UK has said that Pakistan should request the extradition of Nawaz Sharif. “The UK did not respond positively regarding the extradition of Nawaz Sharif,” the Interior Minister said and added the British envoy said they would talk government to government onRead More
Pakistan greatly values ties with Tunisia: PM
Tunisian Ambassador handed over a letter from Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, addressed to the Prime Minister, in response to Prime Minister’s letter ISLAMABAD: Borhene El Kamel, Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan has met with the Prime Minister Imran Khan. Matters relating to bilateral relations and international issues were discussed. Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed that Pakistan greatly valued its relationship with Tunisia, which is anchored in common faith, history and culture. It may be recalled that Prime Minister Imran Khan had addressed letters to the leaders of the Muslim UmmahRead More
PM to take part in Tokyo moot
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Japan has welcomed the online participation of Prime Minister Imran Khan in the 26th International Conference on “The Future of Asia”, to be held in Tokyo, Japan on May 20 and 21! It is considered one of the most important global conferences in Asia. “The Future of Asia” is an international gathering where political, economic, and academic leaders from the Asia-Pacific region offer their opinions frankly and freely on regional issues and the role of Asia in the world, which has been held by one ofRead More
Qureshi meets Hassan Rouhani in Tehran
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 21 – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on President Dr. Hassan Rouhani in Tehran today. The Foreign Minister conveyed warm greetings on behalf of Pakistani leadership to Dr. Rouhani and best wishes for the fraternal Iranian people. Foreign Minister Qureshi lauded President Rouhani’s role in leading the nation during his tenure. Foreign Minister Qureshi discussed with President Dr. Rouhani the ways and means to strengthen close bilateral relations, rooted in shared history, culture, faith and language. Foreign Minister underlined Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to strengthenRead More
Asad: complete lockdown if SOPs violated
At the NCOC, we reviewed the pandemic situation, which is bad. We have taken several decisions to impose more curbs which would be announced on Friday ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar on Wednesday warned of more restrictions due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation in the country. The federal minister, after chairing an important session at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), addressed a media briefing to discuss the worsening situation. He said there was a lack of implementation of COVID-19 standard operating procedures during the third coronavirusRead More