RIYADH, (DNA) – An official source in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry stated that Royal Orders issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the case of the tragic and painful event that led to the death of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi – may God rest his soul; including directives by the Attorney General to investigate the disappearance followed by the formation of a committee to review procedures and the dismissal of a number of officials, comes as a continuation of the Kingdom’s efforts to seek justice in accordance with Saudi laws, and to uphold accountability, especially if it concerns one of the Kingdom’s citizens, in a swift and decisive manner, regardless of the circumstances.
High level committee formed to investigate Saudi journalist incident
RIYADH, (DNA) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Directs Formation of Ministerial Committee to Restructure the Presidency of the General IntelligenceBased on what has been submitted by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and President of the Council of Political and Security Affairs, to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the urgent need to restructure the General Intelligence Presidency, and overhaul its rules and regulations, as well as, to determine its authorities and assess its procedures and powers within its administrative and ordered organizational sequence to ensure the proper functioning of its work and the determination of responsibilities.
Japan eyes using ‘One Belt One Road’ to trade with Azerbaijan
BAKU, (DNA) – Japan is interested in using the Trans-Eurasian Transport Corridor in the framework of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) project for the development of trade with Azerbaijan.Japanese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Teruyuki Katori told that the use of this transport corridor can significantly reduce the time of transportation of goods from Japan and will contribute to the further development of trade and economic relations between the countries.
Atletico Madrid opens first official football academy in Pakistan
Sports has always remained a huge part of Pakistan’s history, with hockey and cricket arguably being the most prominent of all. However, over the past few years, football’s popularity has seen a tremendous growth.Leisure League, a global brand which recently expanded to Pakistan, is one of the many reasons why football has seen such an upward trajectory in Pakistan.
Religious intolerance and hate speech in the ideology and publishing of IRPT
The Republic of Tajikistan supports all international and regional initiatives and condemns all forms of discrimination and intolerance on religious, ethnic, racial or other grounds.September 29, 2015 by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan, for organizing an attempted armed insurrection of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan is recognized as a terrorist – extremist organization, the activities of the party and its printed publications are prohibited on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Insider hit kills top Afghan security official
KANDAHAR, (DNA) – : Gen. Abdul Razeq, one of most powerful Afghan security officials, was killed on Thursday when a bodyguard opened fire following a meeting in the governor’s compound in the southern province of Kandahar, officials said.
EU says Brexit deal can be done, but UK must act now
BRUSSELS: (DNA) – European Union leaders warned Britain on Thursday they would offer no more concessions to break the deadlock in Brexit negotiations but expressed confidence that a deal can be done before the country leaves the bloc next March.A Brussels summit wrapped up without progress after British Prime Minister Theresa May offered no new proposals, beyond suggesting she could accept a longer transition period after Brexit.
Afghan attack won’t change Kandahar security situation: Mattis
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – United States (US) Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday said the killing of a top Afghan official would not fundamentally change the security situation in Kandahar province.The Taliban claimed responsibility for Thursday’s shooting in the restive southern province that killed anti-Taliban strongman and police chief, General Abdul Raziq.
Pakistan announces T20 squad for Australia series
LAHORE: (DNA) – Pakistan on Thursday announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia. Squad:Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Shinwari, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf.
Women surface as powerful icons in the Palestinian struggle
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Women like Rosa Parks empowered the American civil rights movement, earning compassion for the civilian protesters who clashed with police and soldiers.Women are also playing a powerful role in the fight for civil rights in “apartheid” Israel, where ethnic cleansing policies seek to go beyond segregation.
