WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (APP): The United States is closely watching the situation in the backdrop of tension between Pakistan and India and urge calm and restraint by both sides, US State department said on Friday. Spokesman Mark Toner told a briefing at the State Department that the United States did not want to see any kind… Continue reading US says closely watching Pakistan, India tension
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Sana says PTI’s show fizzled out, vows not to bow down Imran’s threat
LAHORE, Oct 1 (APP): Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan terming PTI’s Raiwind March a flopped show said the PML-N would not be bothered by Imran Khan’s threat to close Islamabad. Speaking to media persons at DGPR office on late Friday night, he said, according to reports of various TV channels and other sources 10,000… Continue reading Sana says PTI’s show fizzled out, vows not to bow down Imran’s threat
Federal Cabinet approves 28-item agenda including financing framework of Orange Train, import ban on Sheesha
ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (APP): The federal cabinet Friday approved a 28-item agenda including inter-government framework agreement signed between governments of China and Pakistan for financing of Metro Rail Transit System on Orange Line Lahore, agreements with different states for cooperation in multiple fields and ban on import of sheesha and related substance. The federal cabinet… Continue reading Federal Cabinet approves 28-item agenda including financing framework of Orange Train, import ban on Sheesha
PM convenes meeting of heads of parliamentary parties on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday convened a meeting of heads of parliamentary parties on Monday, to update them on the situation in Kashmir and the Line of Control. A statement from the PM House said the collective response of the Federal Cabinet was significant first step in the wake… Continue reading PM convenes meeting of heads of parliamentary parties on Monday
Army maintains highest state of vigil along LoC, WB, IB: COAS
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, expressing complete satisfaction over operational preparedness of the Army, on Friday said highest state of vigil is being maintained along Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary (WB) and all along International Border (IB). “Any misadventure by our adversary will meet the most befitting… Continue reading Army maintains highest state of vigil along LoC, WB, IB: COAS
Youth asked to set up digital connection with Kashmiris in IOK
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Masood Khan on Friday urged the Pakistani youth to connect with Kashmir youth in Indian occupied Kashmir through the digital means. HE was addressing the 7th National Youth Peace Festival 2016 organized by Young Parliamentarian Forum (YPF), Chanan Development Association and Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO)… Continue reading Youth asked to set up digital connection with Kashmiris in IOK
Pakistan will not step back on Kashmir issue: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Friday said that India was using diversionary tactics on Kashmir issue, however Pakistan would not step back from supporting the cause of Kashmiris. “To provide support to Kashmiris is our top priority and we would continue it at moral, diplomatic and political… Continue reading Pakistan will not step back on Kashmir issue: Sartaj
Nation, Armed Forces fully prepared to counter any Indian aggression: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday said the nation, along with country’s brave Armed Forces, was fully prepared and ready to defend the motherland from any Indian aggression. “Pakistan’s commitment for peace must not be construed as weakness. In case of any aggression or violation of Line of Control, Pakistan… Continue reading Nation, Armed Forces fully prepared to counter any Indian aggression: PM
NA offers Fateha for military personnel martyred on LoC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): The National Assembly on Friday offered Fateha for the departed souls of military personnel, Juma Khan and Imtiaz who were martyred during the firing by Indian Forces on Line of Control (LoC). On the request of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Maulana Qamar ud din led the Fateha. He prayed… Continue reading NA offers Fateha for military personnel martyred on LoC
US urges Pakistan, India to avoid escalation, calls for increasing communication
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (APP): The United States has urged Pakistan and India to avoid steps that escalate the tension between the two nuclear-armed countries, and instead boost cooperation against the common threat of terrorism. Responding to a question about the Indian claim of conducting a “surgical strike” inside Pakistan, US State Department Spokesman John Kirby… Continue reading US urges Pakistan, India to avoid escalation, calls for increasing communication
Nine murder victims found in western Mexican river
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept 30, (APP/AFP) – The bodies of nine murder victims have been found in a river in western Mexico, near a lake popular among American expatriates, authorities said Thursday. Eight men and one woman were recovered between Monday and Wednesday in the Lerma River and authorities are still searching for other possible victims,… Continue reading Nine murder victims found in western Mexican river
US Ambassador along with USAID officials call on Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): US Ambassador David Hale accompanied by Assistant to USAID Administrator William Hammink and a delegation from USAID called on the Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Donald Sampler, the outgoing Assistant to USAID Administrator also attended the meeting, said a statement issued by Ministry of Finance here Thursday. The Finance Minister congratulated… Continue reading US Ambassador along with USAID officials call on Finance Minister
President condemns unprovoked Indian firing on LoC
ISLAMABAD, Sept 29 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday condemned the unprovoked firing by Indian forces on the Line of Control (LoC) saying that India should not undermine peace in the region through its warmongering. In a statement, the president said the whole nation and armed forces were ready and united for the defense of the motherland. “India… Continue reading President condemns unprovoked Indian firing on LoC
Three envoys-designate present credentials to President
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Envoys designate of Canada, Nepal and Bhutan Thursday presented their credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain at an impressive ceremony at Aiwan- e-Sadr. Each envoy-designate arrived at the main gate of the Aiwan-e-Sadr in a horse-driven carriage, said a President House statement. On the occasion, the national anthem of Pakistan and their respective… Continue reading Three envoys-designate present credentials to President
First agreement for private-to-private LNG import to Pakistan signed
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): The first ever agreement was signed here Thursday between two private companies of Pakistan and Qatar for import of initially 1.3 million tons per annum (mtpa) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Pakistan. The agreement was signed here at the PM House between Global Energy Infrastructure Limited of Pakistan and Qatar Gas, the world’s… Continue reading First agreement for private-to-private LNG import to Pakistan signed
Joint session of parliament convened to take up unprovoked Indian aggression across LoC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): In the wake of unprovoked aggression of Indian security forces across the Line of Control, and deteriorating situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has decided to convene a joint session of the Parliament on Wednesday. The joint session of Parliament would reaffirm national resolve for… Continue reading Joint session of parliament convened to take up unprovoked Indian aggression across LoC
India has track record of impeding SAARC process: FO
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday said India had a track record of impeding the process of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), terming such approach as against the interests of region’s prosperity and development. “Most of the times, it is India that has postponed the SAARC meetings in the past and created hurdles… Continue reading India has track record of impeding SAARC process: FO
Interior Minister meets PM; security situation discussed
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan met Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here on Thursday. During the meeting, present security situation was discussed at length, a statement issued from the PM’s Office here said.
Pakistan warns India; Aggression will not go unpunished; Rejects claim of surgical strikes
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Pakistan Thursday rubbished Indian claim of a “surgical strike” into Pakistan, saying such “falsified, concocted and irresponsible” statements can only escalate the fragile security situation in the region. “We can assure India that any such aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished,” the Foreign Office said in a hard-hitting statement. Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan warns India; Aggression will not go unpunished; Rejects claim of surgical strikes
Pakistan not to adopt silence on Indian LoC violations: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Thursday said India was continuously violating the Line of Control (LoC) and Pakistan would not adopt silence on it. Talking to a private news channel, he said that all the diplomatic machinery had been directed to inform the international community about… Continue reading Pakistan not to adopt silence on Indian LoC violations: Pervaiz
