KARACHI, Oct 17 (DNA):Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy, saying October 18 is a black day in Pakistan’s history, when a cowardly attempt was made to target Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto through terrorism on her return to the homeland.      The Jiyalas, who had come to welcome her, however, protected their leader by laying down their lives, offering an unmatched, practical proof of their unwavering commitment to democracy and the people’s right to rule.     TheRead More

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (DNA):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the forthcoming Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers meeting, to be held in Islamabad on 15–16 November. The DPM/FM reviewed the proposed programme and arrangements for the meeting. Underscoring the importance Pakistan attaches to ECO, he directed all concerned to ensure timely preparations and close coordination for the successful conduct of the meeting, with a focus on facilitating productive discussions and substantive outcomes. The meeting was attended by SAPM TariqRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 17: The federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi slammed Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over his recent remarks, with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry saying the provincial setup was not created for “coalition-building or power-sharing”. In a statement, the minister said that the provincial arrangement was not designed to serve anyone’s personal interests or political ambitions. Chaudhry’s remarks follow a similar statement from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who, without naming the JUI-F chief, said the head of a political party wasRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan marked Foreign Service Day on Saturday with a tribute to the men and women of its diplomatic corps, honouring their contributions to advancing the country’s national interests and strengthening its international relationships. In a message issued on the occasion, the government paid special tribute to the pioneering officers of the Foreign Service who, during the country’s formative years, worked under extraordinarily challenging circumstances to establish Pakistan’s diplomatic presence on the world stage. “At a time when Pakistan was finding its place in the internationalRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Republic of Korea HAN Sungho, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel KIM Jinwoo, visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster management and prevention. During the visit, the delegation received a briefing on NDMA’s disaster management system and its key roles, and examined Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and response systems and related capabilities. Both sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in disaster management, including sharing experiences and technologies to effectively respond to various disasterRead More