BRUSSELS, FEB 20 (DNA) – European Union’s Sub Committee on Human Rights hosted an official exchange of views on situation of human rights in Kashmir at the European Parliament in Brussels.This was for the first time after 2007 that the issue of Kashmir was discussed publically at an official EU forum.In his remarks, the Chair of the Sub-Committee Pier Antonio PANZERI reiterated EU’s commitment to uphold and protect human rights throughout the world.
NAB arrests Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani
KARACHI, (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday has arrested Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani over funds embezzlement and disproportionate assets charge.The speaker was taken into custody from a hotel in Islamabad’s Red Zone area.According to recent reports, NAB has shifted Durrani to Rawalpindi office however, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader will be produced before accountability court for transit remand on Thursday.
Lt General Takashi MOTOMATSU of Japan visits Air Headquarters
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Lieutenant General Takashi MOTOMATSU, Vice Chief of Joint Staff, Japan Self Defence Forces visited Air Headquarters Islamabad.On his arrival, the distinguished guest was received by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.The contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented Guard of Honour. Later on, he called on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in his office.
Erdogan to visit Pakistan next month: Turk Envoy
KARACHI, FEB 19 (DNA) – Turk Consul General in Pakistan, Tolga Ucak on Tuesday said President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Pakistan next month, and he would formally make investment related announcement during the visit.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Turkish Electrical Electronics and Services Exporters’ Association of (TET) sartorial B2B meetings between Turkish and Pakistani businessmen.
Bernie Sanders to seek US presidency again in 2020
WASHINGTON: (DNA) – US Senator Bernie Sanders, who lost a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, will seek to run for the White House again in 2020, he said in an interview that aired on Tuesday.Sanders, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats, made the announcement in an interview on Vermont Public Radio (VPR). He promised a “very different campaign” in an effort to oust Republican President Donald Trump.
Kulbhushan confesses RAW’s involvement in terrorism in Balochistan, Pak counsel argues in ICJ
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – At the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Pakistan have started arguments in the case of Indian Spy Kulbhushan Jadhav.Attorney General, Anwar Mansoor Khan told the court that Kulbhushan Jadhav has confessed that RAW had entered Pakistan with a pre-determined aim to cause terrorism in Balochistan.He said Jadhav’s activities are actual manifestation of Indian policy.
Malaysia keen for greater trade with Pakistan: HC
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Ikram Bin Muhammad Ibrahim, Malaysian High Commissioner has said Malaysia is keen to have greater bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to trade of many items.He said that Malaysia and Pakistan have been doing business for over half a century, but lack of exchange of private sectors has held them back from realizing actual trade potential. He was addressing business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Pakistan will retaliate if India attacks, PM Khan warns
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan made it clear on Tuesday that Pakistan will retaliate in case if India attacks in the wake of Pulwama Attack.While giving a policy statement over the Pulwama attack in the occupied Kashmir that killed nearly 40 Indian army personnel on Feb 14, the premier responded sternly to India’s blame game against Pakistan.
MBS’s visit lays foundation for new era in Pak-Saudi ties: communique
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and his high powered delegation left Islamabad on Monday after a two-day official visit to Pakistan.According to a joint communique released on Monday, the Saudi Crown Prince’s visit has laid foundation for a new era in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia ties and investment and trade relations have been given high priority during the visit as Saudi Crown Prince announced 20 billion dollars investment and signed agreements and MoUs in various sectors in Pakistan.
Double bombing in Syria’s Idlib kills 13, mostly civilians: monitor
BEIRUT , FEB 18 (DNA) – Two bomb attacks killed 13 people, including 10 civilians, in Syria’s militant-held city of Idlib on Monday, a Britain-based war monitor said.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 25 people were also wounded in the main city of the Idlib region, which is held by an alliance led by militants of Syria’s former Al-Qaeda affiliate.
