International
Firdous appeal national leadership to get united for resolution of Kashmir dispute
Islamabad, August 7, 2019: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday appealed to national political leadership to get united and support the national narrative for resolution of Kashmir dispute. Talking to a private news channel, she said the country’s integrity was being challenged and India was again indulging…
PAJCCI commended PM’s initiative to keep Torkham border open round the clock
Islamabad, August 6, 2019: The announcement of keeping the Torkham border open for 24/7 was highly well-received by the business communities across the border and is surely a step in the right direction, however, it is critical to ensure that upgraded infrastructure and well-equipped & competent staff is in place to tackle the challenges. PAJCCI…
Pakistan calls for equipping UN peacekeepers better to boost their performance
United Nations, July 27, 2019: Pakistan has underscored the need for adequately equipping U.N. peacekeepers operating in hot spots around the world with all critical enablers, including air assets and hospitals, to help them better achieve their mandates. Speaking at a meeting of the Group of Friends of Troop and Police Contributing Countries that Pakistan…
FM raises with British HC matter of anti-Pakistan banners waved in Leeds cricket match
Islamabad, July 04, 2019: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday raised with British High Commissioner Thomas Drew the matter of anti-Pakistan banners waved during a world cup cricket match played between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Leeds, United Kingdom. In a meeting with High Commissioner Drew at the Foreign Office, Qureshi expressed serious concern over…
US designates Balochistan Liberation Army a terrorist group
New York, July 03, 2019: The United States has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organization, a move seen here as a significant step towards further improving Islamabad- Washington relations. BLA is an armed separatist group which was involved in many attacks on law enforcement agencies and civilians in Balochistan. BLA has…