Sunday, February 12th, 2023
Imran Khan blames ‘negligence’ of security forces for rising terrorism
ISLAMABAD, FEB 12 /DNA/ – PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has blamed the “negligence” of Pakistan’s security forces and intelligence agencies for the rising incidents of terrorism in the country. In an interveiw with Voice of America English, Imran spoke on the recent criticism surrounding the PTI government’s decision to negotiate with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) before it was ousted. He was responding to a question by the host, who asked him if he still “stands by” the decision to greenlight the talks. “One of theRead More
Indonesia attaches great value to ties with Pakistan
Ambassador Adam Tugio says Indonesian and AMAN 2023: Building Strong Partnership with Pakistan to Promote Global Peace and Security Nazir Siyal KARACHI: In a discussion with Karachi Council for Foreign Relations (KCFR), Ambassador Adam Tugio underscored the solid foundation of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Pakistan which encompassing all aspects of cooperation. He mentioned the participation of a frigate vessel of Indonesian Navy to AMAN Naval Exercise 2023 as an example on how Indonesia attaches great important of its partnership with Pakistan to promote global peace and security. The EnvoyRead More
2nd International Property Expo in Peshawar on Feb 17
DNA PESHAWAR: Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry is organizing the 2nd Peshawar International Property Expo and Convention from 17th to 19th February 2023 at Marbella Cave Marquee, Warsak Road – Peshawar. This Event is Powered by AH Group of Companies & Sponsored by Square Nine International. More than forty leading builders and developers from across Pakistan will present their commercial and housing projects to the general public and foreign investors. A day Before the expo starts, a Conference regarding the Investment Opportunities will also be organized on February 16, 2023Read More
Senator Mushahid proposes ‘5-point action plan to promote Blue Economy’
Calls for course correction on economic development KARACHI, FEB 12 /DNA/ – While chairing two sessions of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) 2023, Senator Mushahid Hussain, Chairman of Senate Defence Committee, proposed a 5-point Action Plan to promote Blue Economy. He said apart from Blue Economy, marine and mineral resources plus CPEC and building on a strategic partnership between Pakistan, China and Saudi Arabia would be a catalyst for an alternative development approach that can help ‘bid goodbye to IMF’. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Amjad KhanRead More
Ukraine’s president sacks top official in anti-graft drive
News Desk KYIV/LVIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday issued a decree sacking a senior security figure and said separately that his drive to clean up the government would continue. Authorities have dismissed dozens of officials in recent weeks and opened probes as part of a widespread drive against wrongdoing. The European Union says addressing corruption is a requirement for Ukraine joining the 27-member bloc. Zelensky dismissed Ruslan Dziuba as deputy commander of the National Guard, according to a brief decree issued by the presidential office. It did not giveRead More
Turkiye arrests building contractors 6 days after quakes
DNA ANTAKYA, Turkiye: As rescuers still pulled a lucky few from the rubble six days after a pair of earthquakes devastated southeast Turkiye and northern Syria, Turkish officials detained or issued arrest warrants for some 130 people allegedly involved in the construction of buildings that toppled down and crushed their occupants. The death toll from Monday’s quakes stood at 28,191 — with another 80,000-plus injured — as of Sunday morning and was certain to rise as bodies kept emerging. As despair also bred rage at the agonizingly slow rescue efforts,Read More