Monday, August 16th, 2021
Pak for inclusive political settlement of Afghan issue
PM Imran directs that all possible facilities be made available to repatriate Pakistanis, diplomats, journalists and staff of international organizations Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan aspires for peace in Afghanistan, the National Security Committee (NSC) reiterated Monday, as the Taliban took over the war-torn country after a lighting sweep. The development came during the NSC meeting which was called to deliberate on the emerging situation in Afghanistan — with PM Imran Khan in the chair. The NSC meeting was attended by senior cabinet members and services chiefs. Participants were briefed onRead More
Youth are the driving force behind the development and progress of the SCO space
SCO Secretary General Vladimir Norov Every year on August 12, International Youth Day is celebrated in all countries of the world. The holiday was established by the decision of the UN General Assembly on December 17, 1999 at the suggestion of the World Conference of Ministers for Youth Affairs, held in Lisbon on August 8-12, 1998. The UN Youth Strategy2030, launched in 2018, outlines five priority areas designed to improve the lives of young people: to involve them in solving modern problems; expand access to education and health care; seekRead More
Turkmenistan’s culture, art, photography exhibition kicks off in Ankara
ANKARA, AUG 16: Turkmenistan’s embassy to Turkey kicked off on Monday a two-day culture, art and photography exhibition in the National Library building in the capital Ankara. Organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence to be marked on Sept.27, the exhibition, arranged in partnership with the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry and the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), gathered many people, including senior authorities, bureaucrats, and representatives of foreign missions in the country. Following the national anthems of both countries, Ambassador Ishankuli Amanlyev speaking atRead More
Joe Biden to address nation on chaos in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will return to the White House Monday to address the nation on the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, as the planned withdrawal of American forces turned deadly at Kabul‘s airport as thousands tried to flee the country a day after the Taliban‘s takeover. The White House says Biden will travel back to Washington from the Camp David presidential retreat to speak at 3:45 Monday afternoon from the East Room. It will be his first public remarks on the Afghanistan situation in nearly a week, after Biden and other top U.S. officials had been stunned by the pace of theRead More
Pakistan considers all Afghan segments important: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said Pakistan considered all segments of Afghanistan important in shaping the final destiny of their country. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday stated this as he received the Afghan leaders’ delegation at Foreign Ministry in Islamabad and discussed the latest situation in Afghanistan. Qureshi said: “It is necessary that we should work together for the betterment of Afghanistan and the region. Our ultimate goal is peaceful, united, democratic, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan. I have strong hopeRead More
Saudi CGS, Army chief discuss latest situation in Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI, AUG 16 /DNA/ -A high-level military delegation led by General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff (CGS), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters today. During the meeting, geo-strategic environment, security situation in Afghanistan and matters of mutual interest were discussed including bilateral defence cooperation and Training Exchange Programme. In view of the evolving regional security situation, Saudi CGS expressed full support for Pakistan’s efforts for peace in the region.The dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army’s achievements inRead More