Tuesday, August 17th, 2021
Taliban Govt to be recognized after consultations: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said Pakistan would take decision about recognizing Taliban government in Afghanistan in consultation with regional and international powers specially China, Turkey and the United States of America. Briefing media about cabinet decisions, he lauded peaceful change in Afghanistan, saying that Pakistan would not take unilateral decision about recognizing Taliban government and was in close contact with global powers in that regard. Pakistan hoped Taliban would not allow the use of their land against Pakistan and any other country, heRead More
Farrukh describes PML-N’s criticism on PMDA as ‘unfounded’
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday described the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) criticism on the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) as ‘unfounded’. “Consultative process on the PMDA’s framework is underway. The PML-N’s criticism on it is beyond comprehension,” he said in a news release while reacting to PML-N Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb’s statement. “There will be no restriction on media freedom [with establishment of PMDA,” Farrukh said while lashing out at those who were trying to mislead the people with interpretationRead More
Afghan leadership must work together in current situation
The premier’s comments came during a meeting with a delegation of political leaders from Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: “Great responsibility” rests on the Afghan leaders to work constructively together to lead Afghanistan on the path of sustainable peace, stability, and development, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Tuesday after the Taliban took over the country in a 10-day lightning offensive. The premier’s comments came during a meeting with a delegation of political leaders from Afghanistan, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said. “No other country is more desirous of peace and stability inRead More
Afghan soil not to be used against others
Taliban says full protection to foreigners; all foreign missions to be guarded; women will have full rights within Shariah law; West should not be worried; media will have freedom but nothing against Islamic values News Desk KABUL: The Taliban held their first official news conference in Kabul on Tuesday since the shock seizure of the city, declaring they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law. “We don’t want any internal or external enemies,” the movement’s main spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid,Read More
Pakistan values bilateral relations with Vietnam: Mirza Afridi
DNA ISLAMABAD, Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi on Tuesday emphasized that Pakistan values its relations with Vietnam. “Pakistan and Vietnam can learn a lot from each other’s experiences in the field of trade and economic cooperation.” he said during a meeting with the Ambassador of Vietnam. Deputy Chairman Senate acknowledged Vietnam efforts to take steps for economic development. He said that cooperation can also be promoted in textile, agriculture and other fields. Mirza Afridi highlighted that diplomacy at the parliamentary level can take bilateral relations to new heights. HeRead More
Afghan soil not to be used against others
Taliban says full protection to foreigners; all foreign missions to be guarded; women will have full rights within Shariah law; West should not be worried; media will have freedom but nothing against Islamic values. KABUL, AUG 17: A Taliban spokesman has pledged to secure Afghanistan after the insurgents took over the country following a blitz that lasted over a week. Zabihullah Mujahid made the comment on Tuesday at his first news conference. For years, he had been a shadowy figure issuing statements on behalf of the militants. He said the insurgents soughtRead More