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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017

 

Time for the world to do more, says General Bajwa

RAWALPINDI, SEPT 06 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa on Wednesday said that Pakistan has rendered numerous sacrifices in war on terror and now it is time for the world to “do more”. Addressing the Defence Day ceremony in General Headquarters, the COAS said that Pakistan wants relations with all countries based on mutual respect and trust. “If Pakistan hasn’t done enough in the war against terror, then no country in the world has done so,” the army chief said during his address, adding that PakistanRead More


Pakistan holds relations with Saudi Arabia in high esteem: Defence Minister

RAWALPINDI, SEPT 06 (DNA) -Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan, on Wednesday, said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Saudi Arabia and desires to further diversify its cooperation. He stated this while talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf Al Malki, who called on him at the Ministry of Defence. Defence Secretary Lt Gen (retd) Zameerul Hassan Shah was also present on the occasion. Dastgir mentioned that development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CEPC) was aimed at integrating the entire region and that will also benefit Saudi Arabia andRead More


Marvi receives inaugural British Speaker’s Democracy Award

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 06 (DNA) – Minister of State and BISP Chairperson MNA Marvi Memon received the Speaker’s Democracy Award from the Speaker of the House Of Commons John Bercow in Speaker House in London. She won this prestigious award after nomination by Alex Salmond in a tough competition with excellent nominations from all across the globe. Speaker’s Democracy Award is an internationally focused award which aims to celebrate individuals, who through their leadership and personal courage have made an outstanding contribution to the development of democratic societies. John Bercow welcomedRead More


FM Khawaja Asif to leave for China on Sept 8

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 06 (DNA) – The Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, will leave for China on a one day bilateral visit on Friday, the 8 September 2017. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will hold meetings with the State Councillor for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Yang Jiechi, and Foreign Minister, H.E. Wang Yi. The two sides will review bilateral relations and regional developments, including the situation in Afghanistan.


Raheel Sharif pays visit to Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed’s grave

LAHORE, SEPT 06 (DNA) – General (retd) Raheel Sharif visited the grave of his brother Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed on Wednesday, as the nation paid tribute to the martyrs of 1965 and 1971 wars on the occasion of Defense Day. Taimoor Sharif, son of late Shabbir Sharif and other family members were also present at the Miani Sahib cemetery. Apart from the higher civil and military leadership, many other people paid their respects to the martyred soldier. A guard of honor was also presented at Shabbir Sharif’s grave. Major ShabbirRead More


PAF celebrates Defence Day with traditional fervour

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 06 (DNA) – Pakistan Air Force celebrated Defence Day of Pakistan with traditional fervour at all PAF Bases and installations. In his message on this auspicious occasion, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force said, “Defence Day of Pakistan reminds us of the supreme sacrifices of our intrepid heroes who responded to the enemy’s aggression with exemplary courage and professionalism. In a remarkable show of unity, both the people and the armed forces of Pakistan stood firm and inflicted a crushing defeatRead More