Friday, August 20th, 2021
2 children killed in suicide attack near vehicle carrying Chinese nationals in Gwadar
GWADAR – At least two children were killed in a “suicide attack” targeting a vehicle carrying Chinese nationals in Balochistan’s Gwadar district on Friday, the provincial government’s spokesperson said. Three people, including the car’s driver, were also injured when a suicide bomber blew himself near the vehicle. “Strongly condemn suicide attack on Chinese nationals’ vehicle in Gwadar,” Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani tweeted. He said two children playing nearby had died in the explosion, while one Chinese national sustained minor injuries. The Gwadar police control room earlier said three childrenRead More
FM Qureshi talks to South Korean counterpart
Staff Report ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said Pakistan would extend every possible assistance to Republic of Korea in evacuation of their diplomatic staff and other nationals from Afghanistan. He assured this as he received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Chung Eui-yong. The two foreign ministers discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said. Foreign Minister Qureshi said Pakistan would remain engaged with the Republic of KoreaRead More
Taliban announce establishment of Islamic Emirate
KABUL, Aug 20 (DNA): Four days after taking over Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Thursday announced the establishment of an Islamic emirate in the country. Spokesman for the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid took to Twitter to announce the decision. Mujahid shared a picture in the tweet, bearing the words, Da Afghanistan Islami Imarat’ and also the Islamic state’s flag as well as the official logo. The spokesman said in the tweet that the newly established emirate is in favour of better ambassadorial and trade relations with all the countries.Read More
Asim Iftikhar appointed new FO spokesperson
Staff Report ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – Senior diplomat Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has been appointed as new spokesperson of the Foreign Office. Asim Ahmad has replaced Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who will assume the responsibilities of Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia. A career diplomat, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad recently was serving as ambassador to Thailand (June 2017 – July 2021), and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). Having joined Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1993, Asim has held various positions at theRead More
Chinese Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs meets FS Sohail Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – Chinese Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, met Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective, stressing the importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and the region. He added that, in the given situation, safety, security and protection of rights of Afghans as well as stability and an inclusive political settlement were of critical importance. The Foreign Secretary underlined thatRead More
Pakistan, US, China, Russia have convergence of interests in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, AUG 20 (DNA) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, says after Taliban’s take over in Afghanistan, there is a convergence of interests among Pakistan, the United States, China, and Russia in preventing the export of terrorism. In an interview with Foreign Policy, a prestigious American magazine, he said Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has provided an opportunity to work in concert rather than in an atmosphere of suspicion. “Really, I think the good thing today is that regarding Afghanistan, there is a complete convergence between theRead More