Pak govt planning proposal to resolve Kashmir conflict: Shireen Mazari
Islamabad : Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights ShireenMazari has said that the incumbent government in Islamabad is preparing a proposal to resolve the Kashmir issue. Mazari, made the statement during a talk hosted by Pakistan based journalist Nasim Zehra. “The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government will prepare a proposal on resolving the Kashmir conflict within one […]
Pak Bans First-Class Air Travel By Govt Officials
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan‘s new government has banned the discretionary use of state funds and first-class air travel by officials and leaders, including the president and the prime minister, as part of its austerity drive. The decisions were made at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday, according to Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry. “It has […]
Resolve Kashmir through dialogue and trade: Imran Khan
SRINAGAR:In his second tweet since assuming office as Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan reiterated his offer of dialogue to India terming it the only way forward to resolve all outstanding disputes including Kashmir. “To move forward Pakistan and India must dialogue and resolve their conflicts incl Kashmir: The best way to alleviate poverty and […]
Taliban release 160 civilians but keep at least 20 others captive
KABUL: The Taliban released more than 160 civilian passengers a day after they were kidnapped from three buses in northern Afghanistan but kept at least 20 soldiers and policemen as captives, an official said on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Nearly 200 passengers were taken as hostages by Taliban insurgents near the northern province of Kunduz on Monday as […]
Vajpayee Shifted Narrative “From Kashmir To Terrorism”: PM Modi’s Tribute
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it was his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had shifted the narrative on Kashmir. The man who wanted dialogue with Pakistan and was started the historic Lahore bus service was also the one to get the international community to focus on terrorism that cost lives, instead of […]
Former UN chief and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan has died
ACCRA: Former United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan has died, the Kofi Annan Foundation said on Saturday. Annan, of Ghanaian nationality, died in hospital in Bern, Switzerland, in the early hours of Saturday, two close associates of Annan said.
Pakistan to elect next president in September 4: Election Commission
Pakistan to elect next president in September 4: Election CommissionIslamabad: Pakistan will hold presidential elections on September 4 to elect President Mamnoon Hussain’s successor at the end of his five-year-tenure, the Election Commission announced on Thursday. Pakistan’s president is elected indirectly by the members of Parliament and the four provincial assemblies. “Presidential election will be […]
New govt under Imran Khan wants Kashmir issue to be solved through dialogue: Pak envoy
NEWDEIHI:_Pakistan’s incoming leadership under Imran Khan has accorded importance to good relations with all neighbours, including India, and finding a solution to the Kashmir issue through dialogue, the Pakistani envoy said on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion of Pakistan’s independence day at the high commission in New Delhi, Sohail Mahmood said positive developments, such as […]
Pakistan Celebrates 72nd Independence Day
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tuesday celebrated its 72nd Independence Day with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country. The day-long festivities began with special prayers in mosques and the hoisting of the national flag at all important public buildings in the country, which have been decorated with bunting and lights. To mark the day, a […]
