Monday, August 9th, 2021
OIC-IPHRC delegation concludes visit to Pakistan and AJK
ISLAMABAD – /DNA/ – The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded its 5-day visit to Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) today. The 12-member IPHRC delegation was led by its Chairperson, Dr. Saeed Al Ghufli. The visit was undertaken in compliance with the mandate provided by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) to assess the deteriorating human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The IPHRC – an independent expert body of the OIC – has establishedRead More
Ambassador Imtiaz presents a certificate of appreciation to Arshad Nadeem
TOKYO, AUG 9 /DNA/ – Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad hosted Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and representatives of Pakistan Olympics Association at Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo. The Ambassador commended Arshad for igniting the passion for Javelin Throw in Pakistan. He hoped that Arshad will surely bring gold medal for Pakistan soon. Arshad Nadeem thanked Pakistan Embassy for their cooperation during Tokyo Olympics . He thanked the entire nation for their prayers and said that he is determined to fight for the top spot. Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad presented Arshad Nadeem with a certificateRead More
Foreign Minister of Iraq to arrive Pakistan on Aug 11
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 /DNA/ – At the invitation of Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein is undertaking a bilateral visit to Pakistan on 11-12 August 2021. During the visit, the two Foreign Ministers will hold in-depth exchange of views on all aspects of bilateral relations. They will also review close cooperation in multilateral organizations, in particular the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Foreign Ministers will also consult on issues concerning the Muslim Ummah as wellRead More
IHC dismisses Talpur’s plea against ECP disqualification case
ISLAMABAD, AUG 09 (DNA) – An Islamabad High Court (IHC) division bench on Monday dismissed an appeal of former president Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur against a single bench’s verdict that allowed the Election Commission of Paksitan (ECP) to hear a disqualifcation case against her. The two-judge bench comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani and Justice Babar Sattar announced the verdict on the appeal of Ms Talpur who assailed a single bench’s June 5 decision to allow the ECP to proceed with a plea seeking her disqualifcation as a memberRead More
Peace in Afghanistan a shared responsibility, int’l community cannot shy away from it: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday reiterated that Pakistan will play its effective role in the Afghan peace process, but underlined that “peace in the neighbouring country is a shared responsibility and the international community cannot shy away from it”. “We won’t let some harsh statements block our desire to attain peace and stability,” he told a press conference in Islamabad today. Qureshi said Pakistan had repeatedly expressed its concern at spoilers which were based within and outside Afghanistan. “There are elements who don’t want to see peace andRead More
Chinese side blasts U.S. ‘safe haven’ move on Hong Kong issue
BEIJING – The “so-called” memorandum on Hong Kong by the US “blatantly defames and attacks” the law of China on “safeguarding national security” and China’s Hong Kong policy, Beijing has said. “(It) is another embodiment of the US side’s vile behaviors in grossly interfering in China’s Hong Kong affairs,” said Hua Chunying, the spokesperson for China‘s Foreign Ministry. “The Chinese side deplores and firmly rejects this and has lodged solemn representations with the US side,” Hua said in a statement on Sunday night. Beijing‘s reprisal comes after Washington last Thursday provided Hong Kong residents with a temporary “safe haven” allowing Hong Kongers who are already present in the USRead More