ISLAMABAD, SEPT 04 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Adel Al Jubeir, Minister of State of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for a joint call today.The main focus was on the situation arising from India’s illegal and unilateral actions in Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K).The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s deep concern over the worsening human rights and humanitarian situation in IOJ&K because of the month-long complete lockdown and communications blackout in the occupied territory. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of immediate lifting of curfew, removal of restrictions on movement and communications, and respect for the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people.
ECC direct simple tax regime for non-resident enterprises
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 04 (DNA) – Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved separate proposals for simplification of tax regime for non-resident companies investing in the local debt market, revision of cess rate on tobacco for the year 2019-20 and payment of outstanding amount of Rs 5.85 billion as gas subsidy to the fertilizer industry.
Pakistan, India make headway on opening of Kartarpur corridor
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI SEPT 04 (DNA) – The Indian and Pakistani officials make significant progress on the opening of the Kartarpur corridor during the third round of talks held on Wednesday at Attari, Amritsar.Indian delegation comprised of representatives from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Government of Punjab, Land Ports Authority of India, National Highways Authority of India, in addition to Ministry of Home Affairs.The meeting reviewed the progress reached in the two rounds of Joint Secretary Level meetings and four rounds of Technical Level meetings, held earlier.
Saudi, UAE foreign ministers arrive in Pakistan to discuss Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 04 (DNA) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the UAE arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday. Saudi Foreign Minister Adil Al Jubeir and UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan will be in Islamabad for one day.
They were received by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
India to get matching response in case of any misadventure: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 04 (DNA)- Director General ISPR Maj. General Asif Ghafoor said on Wednesday that India will be given a matching response in case it decided any misadventure.He expressed these views while addressing a press conference.He further said Kashmir is Pakistan’s jugular vein. He said the international forces have not pursued the Kashmir case whole-heartedly that is why this issue remains unresolved.Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor further said Kashmir people are undergoing worst ever persecution at the hands of barbaric Indian forces adding a genocide of Kashmiri people is also being carried out.
Japanese ambassador greets Pakistan’s first qualifier for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 04 (DNA) – Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has expressed his heartfelt felicitations to Pakistan’s shooter Mohammad Khalil Akhtar for qualifying the next year’s Tokyo Olympics.“I am very delighted to learn that Mr. Khalil is the first Pakistani who has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and I deeply congratulate him for this valuable success.My sincere congratulations and appreciations to the National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) also on achieving this great success and good luck for the mega event”, said Ambassador Matsuda in his congratulatory message here on Wednesday 4th September 2019.
India has endangered world peace, President Alvi tells new envoys
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 04 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi told on Wednesday the newly-arrived ambassador and high commissioners of various countries that India has endangered world peace by annexing occupied Kashmir.He said this during a meeting with Ambassadors/High Commissioner-designate of Palestine, Russian Federation, Portugal, Australia, and Kazakhstan who presented their credentials to President Dr. Arif Alvi.Later, the Ambassadors/High Commissioner separately called on the President. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Pakistan wants to further strengthen its relations with all friendly countries.
The Kashmir issue and Pakistan’s options by Ansar M Bhatti
August 5, 2019 decision of Indian parliament to change status of Kashmir seems to have backfired as Modi government since then is struggling against all sorts of odds both at home and abroad. The Congress party, the main opposition party in India, has already girded up its loins against BJP thus giving it a tough time to the extent that the Modi government, out of sheer frustration, has started a political witch-hunt. It is also because of this frustration that the incumbent Indian government has resorted to persecution of minorities including a vast Muslim population. The Indian govt presumably wants to muzzle all dissenting voices being raised after its unlawful and unwarranted action in occupied Kashmir without knowing the fact that all such coercive measures would ultimately end up in uniting the suppressed class of so-called biggest democracy of the world. Such tactics would surely prove a recipe of disaster for India particularly in Kashmir.
Yemeni Ambassador calls on Additional Secretary, Middle East, Pak MOFA, Nadeem Khan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 04 (DNA) – Yemen Ambassador to Islamabad Mohammed Al-Ashabi discussed with Additional Secretary, Middle East, Pak MOFA, Mohammad Nadeem Khan the 2 countries bilateral relations & developments in Yemen & its Gov’s efforts to end the armed rebellion of the UAE- backed South Transitional Council (STC) & its militias verious sort of violations, grave crimes against citizens, members of the army, security and gov. officers. Besides the blatant UAE air attacks on Yemeni forces while exercising their constitutional duties to defend the integrity & unity of Yemen, and to fight #terrorism in accordance with Charter of @UN & Intl laws.=DNA
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addresses the nation
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the nation. The title of the address was constructive republic dialogue =-the basis of stability and prosperity of Kazakhstan. Here is the text of the address.
“Dear compatriots!
Dear members of parliament and government!Congratulations on the beginning of the new parliamentary season!We are approaching the important part in the newest history of our country.Approximately thirty years ago, we proclaimed our independence thus fulfilling the dream that our ancestors had for centuries.
