Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017
‘Can’t move ahead’ without acknowledging Pak’s sacrifices in war on terror: FO
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – Spokesperson for the foreign office Nafees Zakaria has said on Wednesday in reaction to Donald Trump’s statement concerning Pakistan that ‘there can be no moving ahead’ unless sacrifices of Pakistan to counter terrorism are acknowledged. Zakaria said that United States (US) military generals as well as security authorities have admitted that there are no safe havens of terrorists in Pakistan. They have admitted that terror networks operate in Afghanistan to carry out attacks in parts of Pakistan, he added. The spokesperson said that India andRead More
Govt announces four Eid-ul-Adha holidays
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – Government has announced four holidays in connection with Eid-ul-Azha, a notification stated that was released on Wednesday. Interior ministry issued the notification today according to which September 1st to September 4th are holidays across the country. Pakistan is to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on September 2nd. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convened a moon-sighting session on Tuesday (August 22) and announced that Zil-Hajj moon was not sighted. The committee announced that September 2nd, 2017 will mark Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan.=DNA =============
Not looking for any financial assistance from US: COAS Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, AUG 23 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said today that Pakistan is not looking for any kind of financial or material assistance from the United States of America, adding that the only requisite is acknowledgment of contributions and sacrifices. Army chief met with US Ambassador David Hale at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday to discuss the US policy review for South Asia and Afghanistan. Hale noted that US values Pakistan’s role in war against terrorism and seeks greater cooperation with Pakistan to ensureRead More
Chinese DCM calls on ISPR chief, lauds army’s efforts
RAWALPINDI, August 23 (DNA): Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of Chinese Embassy Lijjan Zhao on Wednesday called on Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor and lauded the efforts of DG ISPR for strengthening coordination between the armies of two countries. According to Pakistan Army’s media wing, the Chinese DCM visited the ISPR and held a meeting with the Major General Asif Ghafoor. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed. The Chinese DCM praised the role of Pakistan Army for upholding Pak-ChinaRead More
Tajik ambassador takes up CASA 1000 project with Minister Abid Sher
ISLAMABAD,AUG 23 (DNA) -Ambassador of Tajikistan, Sherali Jononov called on Minister of State for Power, Ch. Sher Ali on Wednesday and discussed with him CASA 1000 project. Areas of other mutual interest, bilateral ties and cooperation in the field of energy came under discussion. While talking to the ambassador, the Minister said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have deep historical, religious and linguistic ties. Minister of State apprised the ambassador about progress on CASA-1000 and reiterated that the CASA secretariat should be established in Islamabad. The CASA-1000Read More
We don’t need US aid, army chief tells US ambassador Hale
RAWALPINDI, August 23 (DNA): US Ambassador David Hale sought on Wednesday Islamabad’s help to resolve the crisis in war-torn Afghanistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Hale called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ ion Rawalpindi to brief him on the new US policy on Afghanistan and South Asia. “The ambassador said that the US valued Pakistan’s role in the war against terror and is seeking cooperation from Pakistan to resolve the Afghan issue,” the military’s media wing said in a statement.Read More