Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
Qureshi meets Bahrain Dy PM
DNA ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on H.H. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in Manama today. Highlighting the close and fraternal relations between the two countries that are rooted deep in common faith, shared history and people-to-people contacts, Foreign Minister Qureshi reaffirmed the commitment to further broaden these relations in all fields. The Foreign Minister thanked Bahrain for its valuable support on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and other issues at the international fora. He also lauded the supportRead More
Speaker NA thanks Azerbaijan for supporting on Kashmir issue
DNA BAKU: Speaker of National Assembly congratulates the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan on the victory in the 44 Day patriotic war, in the meeting held at the Fairmount Hotel, on Wednesday. The Speaker extended his good wishes to both the President and Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, along with sharing the highlights of the successful First Trilateral Speakers’ Conference with the Foreign Minister. In the meeting the Speak briefed the Foreign Misiter Bayramov on the situation of the Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, and thanked for the unflinching support of Azerbaijan toRead More
Pakistan returns 5 Afghan soldiers
RAWALPINDI: Five Afghan Soldiers have been returned to Afghan government authorities Wednesday evening at Nawapass, Bajaur at 17:45 after due procedure, a statement from Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the statement, these Afghan Soldiers were given safe passage into Pakistan, on their own request, by Pakistan Army in Arundu Sector of Pak-Afghan International Border, Chitral, on 26th Jul. After necessary clearance, the Afghan soldiers crossed into Pakistan. The said soldiers have now been returned to Afghan authorities on their request.
Maryam Nawaz tests positive for Covid-19
LAHORE: PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has tested positive for coronavirus, the party’s spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed Wednesday, as fears of a fourth coronavirus wave loom large. Maryam has gone into self-quarantine after testing positive, the Aurangzeb said, as she appealed people to pray for the PML-N leader and other people infected with the virus. Later, the PML-N vice-president, responding to a tweet, said was being treated at home and has symptoms like “fever, cough, and flu”. Notable Pakistani politicians, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif, Federal Minister for Planning,Read More
UK ends quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals
LONDON: People who have been fully vaccinated in the EU or US will not need to isolate when coming to England from an amber list country. The change will come into force at 04:00 BST on Monday. Currently, only people who received their jabs in the UK can avoid quarantine when arriving from amber list countries, except France. The government said the rule change would help to reunite family and friends whose loved ones live abroad. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it would apply to people who have been fullyRead More
Taliban visit China to gain government support
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Taliban are expected to “play an important role in the process of peaceful reconciliation and reconstruction in Afghanistan” BEIJING: China told a visiting Taliban delegation on Wednesday it expected the insurgent group to play an important role in ending Afghanistan’s war and rebuilding the country, the Chinese foreign ministry said. Nine Taliban representatives met Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on a two-day visit during which the peace process and security issues were discussed, a Taliban spokesperson said.Read More