THE HAGUE, (DNA) – The Indian legal team sought annulment of self-confessed Indian spy Kulbhushan JKadhav’s death sentence or a retrial in a Pakistan civilian court on Wednesday.Deepak Mittal, the joint secretary of India’s Ministry of External Affairs made the concluding remarks by reading out the relief sought by India with regards to Jadhav after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) adjourned the hearing of the high-profile case till Thursday.
Janjua briefs envoys on prevailing regional security situation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (DNA) – Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua met ambassadors of Poland, South Africa, and Indonesia in Islamabad on Wednesday and briefed them on the prevailing security situation in the region.This was stated in tweet messages by Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal.Talking to Polish Ambassador Piotr Opalinski, the Foreign Secretary expressed concerns on the safety of Pakistani nationals in India and deteriorating human rights situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir.
Deputy Cultural Attaché of US Tony Jones meets Chairman HEC
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (DNA) – Admission Directors of 10 US universities visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to discuss possibilities of institutional agreements for admission and placement of Pakistani scholars in the US universities under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor.The meeting was chaired by Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman HEC, while Dr. Mahmood-ul-Hassan Butt, Consultant HEC, Mr. Tony Jones, Deputy Cultural Affairs Attache, US Embassy, Islamabad were also present on the occasion.
UAE, Pakistan agree to boost economic ties
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (DNA) – UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim called on Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad on Wednesday and discussed bilateral relations.In his remarks, the Senate Chairman said there is great scope of bolstering economic and trade relations between Pakistan and the UAE. Sadiq Sanjrani said the UAE investors should take benefit from conducive investment opportunities.
EU asks India to immediately put halt to atrocities in IOK
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.
