Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
US, Japan, South Korea discuss latest North Korean missile test
A trilateral meeting between United States, Japan and South Korea was held in Tokyo to discuss how to restrain North Korea’s missile program following its test-fire of long-range cruise missile. Addressing the meeting, the US special envoy for North Korea Sung Kim said that Washington remains open to diplomacy for negotiation with North Korea aimed to completely denuclearize Korean Peninsula. Kim also reiterated the long-stated US position that Washington has no hostile intentions toward Pyongyang.
Afghan Situation and Pakistan
Muhammad Anwar Farooq The execution of the US plan to leave Afghanistan and the quick takeover of the Taliban brought up many questions. One of the significant inquiries is ‘What were the essential targets that the US looks to accomplish in Afghanistan?’. At the beginning of the US invasion of Afghanistan President Obama expressed that it is to disrupt, dismantle and defeat Al-Qaeda. With these core goals, Americans were also committed to fighting with the Taliban, working for Afghan nation-building, and establishing a centralized state in Afghanistan? According to Dr.Read More
Punjab enters into era of digital development: CM
Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar says modern technology is being promoted at every level to bring ease in the lives of public. In a statement on Tuesday, he said Punjab has entered into the era of digital development. He said ease of doing business, provision of employment to youth and public service are the top priorities of the government. Usman Buzdar said people are being provided best facilities at their doorstep with the help of latest technology.
Pakistan, US want to see end of conflict in Afghanistan: Asad Majeed
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Asad Majeed Khan has said his country wants that the Afghan territory is not used against any country including Pakistan. In an interview with the Washington Diplomat, he said we want human and women’s rights to be preserved in Afghanistan. The Ambassador said both Pakistan and the US want to see the end of conflict in Afghanistan. He said we would like to see that the gains Afghanistan made over the last few decades are preserved. As regards bilateral relations with the US, Asad MajeedRead More
Federal cabinet reviews overall political, economic situation
Islamabad : A meeting of federal cabinet is in progress in Islamabad with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. It is discussing overall political and economic situation of the country besides COVID-19 situation in the country.
T20 World Cup: A snapshot of Matthew Hayden, Vernon Philander’s careers
Former Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden and South Africa’s Vernon Philander will be coaching the Pakistan cricket team during the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup. The announcement was made by newly elected PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja, who held a press conference yesterday to speak at length about changing Pakistan cricket’s mindset and set it upon a new direction. Cricket fans around the world remember Matthew Hayden as a tall, imposing Australian opener who was famous for walking down the pitch to smack pacers for boundaries at length. However, here isRead More