NANKANA SAHIB (DNA) – Federal Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmad Shah condemned the oppression on unarmed Kashmiris by the hands of Indian occupied forces.Addressing a ceremony held for minorities, he said Hitler government is ruling India and Pakistan is not less than a heaven for minorities. He said the role of minorities in making and progress of Pakistan cannot be forgotten. He said in India discriminatory behavior with Sikhs, Muslims and Christians prevail.

ISLAMABAD, August 10 (DNA): Imam Sheikh Mohammad bin Hassan Al Shaikh has called upon Muslims of the world to be kind in their dealings with others to have blessings of Allah Almighty. Delivering Hajj sermon from Masjid-e-Nimra at Maidan-e-Arafat on Saturday, he said Allah showers His countless blessings on those who are gentle, kind and compassionate.Sheikh Mohammad bin Hassan Islam has preached for being compassionate
towards parents, children, relatives, and all the creatures.

ISLAMABAD, August 10 (DNA): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development Zulfiqar Bukhari has on Saturday appealed to the overseas Pakistanis to stage protests outside Indian Consulates on August 15 – India’s Independence Day – wherever
they are across the world.Zulfi Bukhari held a press conference along with Special Assistant for National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza and announced to spend August 14in solidarity with the Kashmiris.

BEIJING, August 10 (DNA): China has expressed serious concerns on the
latest escalation of tensions in Kashmir.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while talking to his Pakistanicounterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Beijing Saturday said the Kashmir
issue is a dispute left from the colonial history and it should beproperly and peacefully resolved based on the UN Charter, relevant UNSecurity Council resolutions and bilateral agreement.

ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 (DNA) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan Chief of Air staff has greeted nation on the occasion of Independence Day. In his message issued on Saturday he said “14 August reminds us of the epic struggle and firm resolve of our illustrious predecessors, who relentlessly pursued their sole objective  of achieving a separate homeland”.The air chief added, they stood by the indigenous freedom movement of Kashmiri people.“I assure you that PAF is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and manned with professionally sound personnel.

ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 (DNA) –Newly-arrived High Commissioner of Australia Dr. Geoffrey Shaw has greeted Pakistani nation on the occasion of Eid ul Adha.

In his message on Saturday Dr Shaw sent his warmest wishes to all Pakistanis this week as on both auspicious occasions of Eid-ul-Adha and Independence Day.

“My best wishes to all Pakistanis this week as you celebrate both Eid-ul-Adha and Independence Day. These two important days remind me of the bonds of friendship between Australia and Pakistan”.

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan has said, India’s move to revoke the status of occupied Kashmir could lead to a serious escalation.Speaking on Bloomberg Markets: The Close Khan said the US and only the US could do to defuse the situation.“Kashmir even according to India’s own constitution has enjoyed a special status. What India has done is to unilaterally change the status of the territory which is recognised by the entire international community including the United Nations as a disputed territory and we as a party to that dispute have a serious issue with what India has done,” Khan said.

KARACHI: Heavy rain with thunder lashed Karachi on Saturday turning the weather pleasant.

Downpours were reported in Defence, Clifton, Model Colony, Shahrah-e-Faisal, I I Chundrigar, Malir Cantt, Landhi, Gulshan, Johar and adjoining areas.lower outages hit Liaquatabad Sea One Area, North Nazimabad, Tariq bin Zayd Society, North Karachi, New Karachi, Shadman Town, Surjani, Phelwan Goth, Safoora Goth, Defence and Scheme 33 and other areas.The MET Office in its weather warning for Sindh had said a well-marked monsoon low-pressure had formed over North Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas which is likely to move westwards and reach Indian Gujrat region, causing rain in most of the parts of Sindh.