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Thursday, August 8th, 2019

 

Statement attributable to spokesman for Secretary-General on situation in Jammu and Kashmir

The Secretary-General has been following the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with concern and makes an appeal for maximum restraint. The position of the United Nations on this region is governed by the Charter of the United Nations and applicable Security Council resolutions. The Secretary-General also recalls the 1972 Agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, also known as the Simla Agreement, which states that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir is to be settled by peaceful means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. TheRead More


We must continue to seek peace, but learn to manage our interests as well: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD, AUG 08 (DNA) – “What happened on 5th August in India must be read by its true label, which is neo fascism. Article 370 was irrelevant to us, as we never accepted the accession of Kashmir, but we must use everything in our power to make known the illegal and forcible annexation that India has carried out in Kashmir this week. We must continue to seek peace, but learn to manage our interests as well. If the centre cannot coordinate our policy stances, then it is the responsibility ofRead More


Washington urges direct dialogue between India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir issue

WASHINGTON, AUG 08 (DNA) – Washington stated on Thursday that it supports direct engagement between Pakistan and India to resolve the Kashmir issue, and urged for restraint as Pakistan dismissed New Delhi’s ambassador. A statement from the US State Department notes, “We continue to support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern.” On Monday, India abolished Article 370 from its constitution, scraping away the special constitutional status of the occupied valley of Kashmir. In turn, Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic ties, and sent back India’sRead More


UAE expresses concern over developments in Jammu and Kashmir, calls for restraint and dialogue

ABU DHABI, AUG 8 (DNA) — The United Arab Emirates has said that it is monitoring with concern the developments in Jammu and Kashmir, and is calling for all parties in the conflict to exercise restraint. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Thursday, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, stressed “the need to use dialogue for maintaining peace, security and stability in the region.” He also expressed the UAE’s confidence in the wisdom of the leaderships of bothRead More


      Hadron Solar organizes blood donation camp

    LAHORE, AUG 8 (DNA) -:Hadron Solar organized its first blood donation initiative in cooperation with Fatimid Foundation.   The blood donation drive took place in Hadron Solar’s head office in Lahore, encouraging staff members to donate blood to save lives of children suffering from Thalassemia.   The one-day campaign attracted more than 25 employees of Hadron Solar who volunteered to donate blood for those who need blood transfusions.   Salman Mughal, Manager HR & Admin, Hadron Solar, said on the occasion, “I’d like to thank all the donorsRead More


No Indian movie to be screened in Pakistani cinemas: Firdous Ashiq Awan

  ISLAMABAD, AUG 8 (DNA) -Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said no Indian movie would be screened in Pakistani cinemas, as Pakistan takes steps to downgrade diplomatic and cultural ties with India following the Indian government’s move to strip occupied Kashmir of its special autonomy.   Talking to media outside Parliament House on Thursday, Awan said a policy was being formulated to ban all kinds of Indian cultural content in Pakistan.   She said Pakistan would utilise all options to extend itsRead More