UNITED NATIONS, Feb 23 (APP): Making a strong case against creating new permanent seats in the UN Security Council, a top Pakistani diplomat has said such a move would only “serve the self-centered interests of a few” — an obvious reference to the bid by India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for elevated status in the 15-member body.
Pakistan forcefully opposes adding new permanent members in UNSC as reform talks resume
Pakistan’s economy now stable: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said Pakistan’s economy was now stable and was gaining further strength because of the consolidated efforts of its economic team.
Protest over Afzal Guru sparks culture war in India
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (APP): Attempts by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to promote an “increasingly assertive” brand of nationalism has triggered a culture war between the ruling BJP supporters and left-leaning and Indian liberals who accuse the Prime Minister of “religiously inflected chauvinism”, a report in a leading US newspaper said.
Mushahid urges EU to take steps to resolve Kashmir issue
BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (APP):Senate Defence Committee Chairman, Senator Mushahid Hussain on Tuesday urged European Union and the international community to take steps to resolve the Kashmir issue which is the biggest source of instability in the region. The Senate Defence Committee delegation comprising 10 Senators is in Brussels for interaction with the European Parliament and the European Union, said a press release.
Obama administration formally submits plan to Congress for closing Guantanamo Bay prison
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (APP): The US Department of Defence formally submitted the plan to Congress on Tuesday to close Guantanamo Bay prison, a move the Obama administration says will deny terrorists a powerful propaganda symbol and strengthen ties with key allies.
BISP devise mechanism to benefit remote areas women: Marvi
CHILAS, Feb 23 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon on Tuesday said that a comprehensive mechanism had been devised to benefit deserving women and priority would be given to those hailing from far flung areas. Addressing women at the Girls High School Chilas during her visit she said that women could earn through their skills and handicrafts.
Load-shedding hours reduce from 18 to six hours: Abid Sher
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali Tuesday said due to sincere efforts of the present governmnet load-shedding hours had been reduced from 18 to six hours in the country.
Dar reiterates government resolve to address energy shortage
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that it was prime minister’s resolve to address the problem of energy shortage and that all ministries/departments concerned should put in their best efforts to achieve this objective and also attain the targets set for December 2017. Finance Minister, was chairing a high level meeting which reviewed progress about projects in the energy sector.
Fatemi conveys Pakistan’s concern over situation in Iraq
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi Tuesday expressed Pakistan’s strong concern at the atrocities and destruction being carried out by Daesh in Iraq.
Strong Pak-Iran relations inevitable for regional peace: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Stronger Pak-Iran relations were inevitable for regional peace, security and prosperity, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Tuesday while talking to Iranian Ambassador Mehdi Honardoost.