ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Friday said discriminatory approach towards Pakistan on nuclear issues had impacted strategic stability in South Asia.
Discrimination with Pakistan on nuclear issues impacting regional security: Foreign Secretary
Incoming Afghan Ambassador calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, Feb 12 (APP): Incoming Afghan Ambassador Dr Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif here on Friday. According to an ISPR press release, matters of mutual interest including measures to improve security along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border were discussed in the meeting.
Pak-US cooperation in heritage can be enhanced: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that Pak-US mutual cooperation in heritage could be enhanced through exchange of cultural delegation between the two countries.
LNG contract a breakthrough for Pakistan’s energy self sufficiency: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said that the recently signed agreement with Qatari government for import of Liquified Natural Gas was a breakthrough for Pakistan’s self sufficiency in energy.
Nexus of Al-Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi & TTP busted: DG ISPR
KARACHI, Feb 12 (APP)- The nexus of Al-Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and TTP has been busted in Karachi, Director General of ISPR, Lt. Gen. Asim Bajwa said here Friday. Briefing media person he said that the Hyderabad jail break plan has also been foiled.
Pakistan keen to further enhance level of cooperation with Japan: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said that Pakistan is keen to further enhance level of cooperation with Japan particularly in the areas of trade, investment, development, energy, institution building and capacity building.
President pays homage to services of Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Paying homage to the services of Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar, President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said that Pakistanis could achieve progress and earn a distinguished status by adopting the thoughts and philosophy of their great leaders.
Ban Ki-moon phones PM; urges role to resolve Iran-Saudi tension
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Friday telephoned Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and urged him to play his role to help resolve the tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan’s economy makes turnaround; heading towards bright future: PM
DOHA, Qatar, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has witnessed a great economic turnaround and the progress and development was taking the country forward to a bright future at a fast pace. He was addressing the Pakistani community here during his two-day official visit to Qatar. Prime Minister Sharif shared details of his meetings with the Qatari leadership and said they particularly lauded the role of Pakistani community in the development and progress of Qatar.
Zarb-e-Azb to go on till elimination of last terrorist: Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said that Pakistan was passing through critical times and reiterated that Operation Zarb-e-Azb would continue till elimination of last terrorist from the country. Addressing the cadets of armed forces belonging to Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President lauded the sacrifices rendered by the armed forces. He said the law and order situation was improving as a result of Operation Zarb-e-Azb.