Imran Khan writes to Modi, seeks talks on all differences
Agencies ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Friday said Islamabad wants talks with New Delhi to resolve all differences, including the Kashmir issue, a media report claimed. The news comes a day after India said there will be no bilateral meeting between the two […]
Two Eids in Pakistan, again
Islamabad:-KP info minister says province will celebrate first day of Eid on Tuesday (today) on basis of ‘a large number of testimonies’ of moon sighting –Science Minister Fawad says ‘it’s sad to see how clerics have detached science from religion’, reiterates Eid will be on Wednesday The country will once again have two Eids as […]
Kashmir must be resolved as per aspirations of people: Imran Khan at OIC summit
Leaders from across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met in Saudi Arabia early Saturday for the 14th session of the Islamic Summit, which follows two emergency Arab meetings the night before in Makkah criticising Iran’s behaviour and influence in countries like Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. The Muslim leaders discussed a breadth of critical issues, […]
China Welcomes Modi, Imran Khan Exchange Of Greetings
Agencies BEIJING — China on Friday welcomed the exchange of greetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan following the ruling BJP’s sweeping victory in India’s general elections, expressing hope that the two nations would continue to show goodwill and resolve their differences through dialogue. Khan Thursday congratulated Modi on his electoral […]
US sends Patriot missiles, war ship to Middle East to deter Iran
Agencies The US government has approved the deployment of a Patriot missile defence battery and another warship to the Middle East amid increasing tensions between the US and Iran. The USS Arlington, which transports marines, amphibious vehicles, and rotary aircraft, as well as the Patriot missiles, will join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, […]
Iran announces partial withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal
Agencies Tehran : Iran will partially withdraw from the 2015 landmark nuclear deal signed with six other nations, President Hassan Rouhani announced on Wednesday, a move that comes a year after the US unilaterally withdrew from the pact. In a televised speech, Rouhani said that Tehran would reduce its “commitments” to the deal, but would […]
9 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Pakistan’s Lahore
Agencies Lahore : At least nine persons, including five police personnel, were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a major Sufi shrine in Pakistan’s Lahore on Wednesday as the country marks the fasting month of Ramzan, officials said. The blast took place around 8:45 am (local time) outside Gate number 2 of […]
Decision on JeM chief Azhar likely today
Agencies United Nations : A decision on whether Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar will be listed as a global terrorist by the United Nations will be known Wednesday as the world body’s Sanctions Committee holds a crucial meeting, amid indications that China could lift its hold on the proposal to blacklist Azhar. The Council’s 1267 […]
Imran Khan Must Do More About Kashmir: Shahid Afridi
Agencies New Delhi : Swashbuckling Pakistani batsman Shahid Afridi believes Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir and, India and Pakistan should resolve the issue through a Kashmiri-owned, Kashmiri-led peace process. He also asserts that “Kashmir belongs to the Kashmiris. Not to Indians. Not to Pakistanis. That debate comes later. But first and foremost, Kashmir […]
Pakistani, US officials discuss Afghan peace process
Agencies Islamabad : The US and Pakistan officials on Monday held talks here on key bilateral and regional issues, including the peace process in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad accompanied by a delegation, including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, South and Central Asia, […]
