ISLAMABAD, DEC 19: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday issued a demarche to the Afghan Taliban regime, conveying Pakistan’s grave concern over the continued support and facilitation provided to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) after four Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom during today’s terrorist attack in North Waziristan. “Pakistan condemns, in the strongest possible terms, today’s terrorist attack carried out by Khwarij belonging to Kharji Gul Bahadur Group on a Pakistan Military camp in North Waziristan District,” the FO spokesperson said in a statement. The FO said it summoned the Afghan deputy headRead More

RAWALPINDI, DEC 19: /DNA/ – In a heinous and cowardly terrorist act, Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij attacked security forces camp, in general area Boya, North Waziristan District. Khwarij attempted to breach the perimeter security, however, their nefarious designs were swiftly foiled by the vigilant and resolute response by own troops. In their desperation, the attackers rammed an explosive laden vehicle on outer perimeter wall, resulting in its collapse and considerable damage to adjacent civilian infrastructure including a mosque. Besides damaging their homes this blatant act ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 19 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, Mr Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The President welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador and conveyed best wishes for his tenure, while appreciating the services of his predecessor. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s gratitude for the UAE’s continued support, particularly in economic and infrastructure sectors, and expressed Pakistan’s readiness to host His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on an official visit at mutually convenient dates. The meetingRead More

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP/DNA): A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Director General Leah Gutierrez, called on Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday to review progress on the upgradation of Main Line- I(ML-I), Pakistan Railways’ most critical infrastructure project. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the scope, financing and implementation strategy of the ML-I upgradation, said a news release. The officials briefed the meeting that ML-I serves as the backbone of Pakistan Railways, facilitating nearly 80 percent of passenger traffic and aboutRead More