Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
Pakistan seeks Afghan cooperation on July 16 incident of Ambassador’s daughter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday hoped that the government of Afghanistan would cooperate in expeditious provision of the requested information regarding the July 16 incident involving the daughter of Afghanistan’s Ambassador in Islamabad. “We have seen the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement and the complainant’s video. It is once again highlighted that the visiting delegation was given a comprehensive briefing on each aspect of the complaint,” said Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chuahdri. He was responding to media queries regarding the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement on the complaintRead More
Morocco, Pakistan Carry Out Naval Exercise Near Straits of Gibraltar
The exercise is part of the two countries’ determination to boost ties in defense and other fields. Rabat – Morocco and Pakistan carried out a naval exercise on Tuesday, August 10 near the Straits of Gibraltar. Pakistan participated in the exercise with its Navy Ship Zulfiqar, while Morocco deployed its Royal Navy Ship Sultan Moulay Ismael. A statement from the Pakistani embassy in Rabat said that the naval exercise featured different maneuvers in an effort to improve the military cooperation between the two nations. The Pakistani Navy greatly values its growingRead More
Scapegoating must be avoided to counter designs of spoilers: COAS
General Bajwa made these remarks during 242nd Corps Commanders’ Conference held at General Headquarters DNA RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has presided over two days 242nd Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the participants took comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment. The forum was given a detailed briefing on evolving situation along Pak-Afghan International Border, its implications on Pakistan’s internal security, particularly in the western zone andRead More
PDM rejects electoral reforms, AJK poll results
“Nawaz Sharif will not return without getting treated”, says Shahbaz Shujaat Hamza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday declared the electronic voting machine as the “simplest way to rig elections” as the alliance rejected the government’s “unilateral” electoral reforms and Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s election results. The press conference came after the Opposition alliance met in Islamabad after a two-month hiatus, during which it decided to direct all its efforts in holding “free and fair elections in the country.” The meeting’s participants unanimously agreed the countryRead More
Biden urges unity as Taliban make advances
The US president says he does not regret his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan News Desk WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has urged Afghanistan’s leaders to fight for their homeland as the Taliban armed group tightens its grip on the country’s territory. “Afghan leaders have to come together,” Biden told reporters at the White House on Tuesday, adding the Afghan troops outnumber the Taliban and must want to fight. “They have got to fight for themselves, fight for their nation.” The US president said he does not regret his decision to withdrawRead More
Pakistan, Iraq pledge to solidify ties
Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Pakistan soon, solution of Afghan issue essential for regional peace and stability: Dr. Fuad Hussein Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein has said he was worried about what was happening in Afghanistan adding he was satisfied with the role Pakistan was playing towards an amicable resolution of this conflict. He further said peace in Afghanistan is necessary for regional peace and stability therefore all stakeholders, especially the neighbors should sit together and help resolve this issue. He said by endRead More