LUCKNOW (DNA) – Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India after Pulwama attack, saffron-clad men tortured two Kashmiri street vendors with a stick in Lucknow.
In a bid to shut freedom movement, the Indian mob abused, slapped and thrashed the Kashmiris, who were selling dry fruits, because of their identity.However, some locals stepped into the matter and rescued the vendors.A video of the incident, which took place in Daliganj area, has gone viral on social media sites.
Two Kashmiri street vendors thrashed by Indian mob in Lucknow
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir to visit Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister (FM) Adel al-Jubeir is scheduled to visit Pakistan for a day-long official visit on Thursday to defuse tensions between nuclear-armed arch-rivals Pakistan and India.According to ministry of foreign affairs, the Saudi foreign minister will hold key meetings with Pakistani leadership, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.Besides, matters pertaining to the prevailing law and order situation and mutual interest will also be discussed during the meetings.
The message to China behind Singapore’s US F-35 jet plan
Hong Kong, (DNA) – They are at the cutting-edge of America’s elite stealth jet technology, capable of seamlessly connecting pilots for co-ordinated missions.And now Singapore wants to become the fourth country to enmesh US F-35 warplanes above and around the South China Sea — a move likely to be greeted with trepidation in Beijing.In a speech before Parliament last week, Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen announced a plan to buy up to 12 F-35 warplanes from the US. If the deal goes through, Singapore will become the fourth American ally in the Pacific to own them.
Saudi Arabia plays ‘pivotal role’ in fight against global terrorism: General Abizaid
WASHINGTON: (DNA) – President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, General John Abizaid, has said Saudi Arabia plays a pivotal role in the fight against global terrorism.General Abizaid, speaking on Wednesday, said it would be a “great honor” to work on strengthening the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia.
Trump launches political war of survival
Washington (DNA) – Donald Trump’s entire life story of fighting and surviving, of cheating personal and professional ruin over and over, has delivered him to his greatest battle yet — the one to save his presidency.Trump is facing down a swarm of investigations from multiple congressional committees, a special counsel, state and federal prosecutors, and private litigants. His entire life is under scrutiny.But the fight back has begun.If there is any President who could bear such strain, who would perhaps relish the struggle, prosper amid its cacophony and be willing to cross all sorts of conventional lines to stay alive, it would surely be Trump.
Chinese Vice Minister meets COAS Gen. Bajwa, other leaders
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou met with Pakistan leadership including the Prime Minister, Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and others, on Wednesday.He also held talks with the Foreign Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Both Pakistan and China reaffirmed their time-tested and all weather strategic cooperative partnership.
Italy plans to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative
LONDON: (DNA) – Italy plans to sign a memorandum of understanding to become a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by the end of March, a move which has drawn critical reaction from the United States.“The negotiation is not over yet, but it is possible that it will be concluded in time for (Chinese President Xi Jinping’s) visit,” Michele Geraci, the Undersecretary in the Italian economic development ministry.
Govt’s five year national tariff policy to boost exports: Razaaq Dawood
ISLAMABAD, MAR 6 (DNA) -The Advisor to Prime Minister on Trade, Textile and Investment Razak Dawood has said that Pakistan being responsible state did not opt to react hostilely on India’s withdrawing of most favorite nation (MFM) status to Pakistan.We are assessing the situation as India has raised the custom duty to 200% on all Pakistani goods and commodities.
Chief of Defence Staff of Germany meets COAS General Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, MAR 06 (DNA) – General Eberhard Zorn, Chief of Defence Staff of Germany called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ.During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed including defence and security cooperation and overall regional security situation particularly standoff between India and Pakistan.Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for peace and stability in the region.
Thanks to international community for de-escalating Pak-India tensions: FM
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday has said that Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) will help in strengthening ties between both the countries.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that other countries are also investing in the project as it enters into next phase.The Foreign Minister said the United States played a pivotal diplomatic role in the current situation to reduce the tension.He thanked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for playing an active role in de-escalating tension between Pakistan and India.
