Shamim Shahid  PESHAWAR, AUG 20 /DNA/ – Afghanistan’s ministry for foreign affairs in a statement has reacted strongly to the Asif Durrani’s recent remarks on the repeat of 9/11, as world turn back to Afghanistan, terming a move of provocation and jeopardising relations between the two countries neighbours to each others.  Zia Ahamd Takal the Taliban deputy spokesman for foreign ministry in a statement issued at Kabul on Tuesday, said “Mr. Durrani should know that it is the responsibility of diplomats to ensure that provocative media statements do not jeopardizeRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a book launch for “Xinjiang ke Khushal Uyghur,” authored by renowned columnist and author Ms. Naz Parveen. The event was graced by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed as the chief guest. Distinguished speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Prof. Zamir Ahmed Awan, founding chairperson of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance; Professor Dr. Azhar Ahmed, Independent Analyst; and Ms. Nabila Jaffer, Research Analyst and Lead of the China Program atRead More

OTTAWA, AUG 20 : /DNA/ – The Pakistan High Commission, in collaboration with the Canada-Pakistan Association (CPA) and the Honorable Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament, proudly organized a “Pakistan Independence Day Celebration” at the iconic Parliament Hill in Ottawa on August 16, 2024. This event marked a significant moment as it brought together a large gathering of the Pakistani diaspora and Canadian nationals of Pakistani origin, united in their shared pride and joy for our homeland. In his address, Acting High Commissioner Mr. Faisal Kakar extended heartfelt congratulations to theRead More

Ambassador de Vries congratulated Minister Naqvi on his nomination for the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council and underscored the importance of sports diplomacy ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (DNA): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi welcomed the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Henny de Vries, on Tuesday at the Ministry of Interior to discuss issues of mutual interest. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, with a special emphasis on combating human trafficking and strengthening cricket ties between the two nations. Naqvi emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to deepening relations withRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 19: Pakistan on Tuesday successfully conducted a training launch of the Shaheen-II, a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The exercise was designed to train troops, validate various technical parameters, and evaluate the performance of enhanced sub-systems aimed at improving accuracy and survivability. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the training launch was attended by senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, and leading scientists and engineers from strategic organizations. The event marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s defense capabilities. During the event, theRead More