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Pakistan, US reach important agreement over Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, MAR 09 (DNA) – Pakistan and the United States top diplomats made important meetings in the USState Department where agreement was reached over the issue of Afghanistan. Pakistan and US have agreed to find a political solution to the Afghan issue. It was agreed during the two-day visit of Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua to the US . “There is no military solution to the Afghan issue,” Pakistan categorically told the US , saying that the political process is only durable solution to disputes. The foreign secretary assured the US of cooperation in the peace process. Tehmina Janjua, whoRead More


Pakistan Navy promotes Ather Saleem as Rear Admiral

ISLAMABAD, MAR 09 (DNA) – Commodore Ather Saleem has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect. Rear Admiral Ather Saleem was commissioned in Marine Engineering Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1986. During his illustrious career, he has served on various Command and Staff appointments.


Pakistan, Somalia sign agreement to extend NADRA support

ISLAMABAD, MAR 09 (DNA) – National Database and Registration Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Somalia for provision of NADRA services to that country. A ceremony in this connection was held in Islamabad today. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Chairman NADRA and senior officials attended the ceremony.


ECP issues notification of 47 senators-elect

ISLAMABAD, MAR 09 (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday issued the notification of 47 senators-elect who emerged victorious in Senate election 2018. The commission withheld the notification of five winners in the wake of dual nationality issue. The notification was issued after ECP released the details regarding the expenses of Senate elections. Fifty-two senators were elected from across Pakistan in Senate election held on March 3, 2018. According to ECP notification, Muhammad Asad Ali Khan junejo has been declared winner from Islamabad on general seat while MushahidRead More


Nawaz Sharif announces rebellion but against whom remains unclear

BAHAWALPUR, MAR 09 (DNA) – Nawaz Sharif on Friday slammed the trend of “disrespecting the vote” and said he will ensure the sanctity of vote is respected. “No stone was left unturned to destroy Pakistan in the last 70 years…I rebel against whatever has been happening in the 70 years,” he said in an address to a rally here. The deposed premier reiterated his objection to his disqualification by the Supreme Court and said he was sent packing because he did not draw salary from his son’s company. Criticising political opponents, heRead More


Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, MAR 09 (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Mosalla-e-Mazar area of Kabul on today. We are grieved at the loss of precious lives in the brutal attack of terrorism. We express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. Pakistan reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations and expresses solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan in their fight against the menace of terrorism. We believe concerted efforts by states, andRead More