WASHINGTON, (DNA) – The US is looking into reports that Pakistan misused American-made F-16 jets during an aerial engagement with India last week that brought the two nuclear armed neighbors to the brink of conflict.Both India and Pakistan launched airstrikes over the Line of Control — the de facto border that separates the two countries in disputed Kashmir — in the first such incursion since 1971.An Indian jet was shot down in the dogfight and its pilot held in Pakistan custody for several days before Islamabad released him back to New Delhi on Friday.
Man injured in ‘unprovoked firing’ by Indian troops along LoC
RAWALPINDI, MAR 05 (DNA) – A man sustained injuries in unprovoked Indian firing across Line of Control, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said while issuing a 24-hour situation update on Tuesday.According to military’s media wing, Indian armed forces fired in Hot Spring Sector deliberately targeting civilian population.Resultantly, 26-year-old citizen Sharafat who is the son of Abdul Qayyuum and resident of village Dara Sher Khan got injured.
Taliban Chief Welcomes Uzbek Peace Efforts, Infrastructure Work In Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry says the head of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar has expressed interest in cooperating with Tashkent in order to push Afghanistan’s peace process forward.A ministry statement issued from Tashkent on March 5 says Afghan Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar also welcomed Uzbekistan’s efforts to help build infrastructure in Afghanistan’s energy, transportation, and education sectors.
Pakistan keen to assist US in Afghan endgame, says envoy
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan on Monday said that the country is keen to establish a comprehensive, long-term and predictable relationship with the US and wants to continue assisting the US on negotiating the Afghan endgame.Speaking at the United States Institute of Peace, the Pakistani envoy stated that “the Pakistan-US relation is as old as Pakistan itself”, adding that the need to stay engaged has never been lost on either side.
Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost parliamentary ties
Ambassador Furqat meets Speaker
National Assembly Asad Qaisar
ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) –Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov on Tuesday met with the Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan Asad Qaiser.During the meeting, both sides discussed issues of enhancing bilateral inter-parliamentary relations between Uzbekistan and Pakistan including further enhancing of cooperation in the field of trade, agriculture, logistics, investments and cultural cooperation.
Barlybay Sadykov Kazakhstan keen to diversify ties with Pakistan
Ambassador of Kazakhstan talks to CENTRELINE and DNA
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Ambassador of Kazakhstan Barlybay Sadykov talked to CENTRELINE and Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). He talked about various aspects of Kazakhstan-Pakistan ties. Here is the text of his interview.
Trump plans to scrap preferential trade treatment for India
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (DNA) – U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to open a new front in his trade wars on Monday with a plan to end preferential trade treatment for India that allows duty-free entry for $5.6 billion worth of the country’s exports to the United States.Trump, who has vowed to cut U.S. trade deficits, has repeatedly called out India for its high tariffs, and U.S. trade officials said scrapping the concessions would take at least 60 days after notifications to Congress and the Indian government.
PM Imran displeased with Fayyaz Chohan over anti-Hindu remarks
LAHORE (DNA News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan was displeased with Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan over anti-Hindu remarks and said derogatory statement against any minority is not acceptable, on Tuesday.Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders slammed Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan after his comments and hinted at taking action against him. Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq promised that strict action will be taken against the provincial minister.
Fayyaz Chohan apologizes for statement against Hindu community
LAHORE (DNA News) – After facing strong backlash, Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan Tuesday apologized for statement against the Hindu community.The provincial minster clarified that his remarks were not meant to target the Hindu religion or community; he just addressed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its army and media.“All minorities are part of Pakistan and have equal rights,” he said.Fayyaz Chohan was slammed by his own party leaders as well as the opposition after the racist comments. Prime Minister Imran Khan was also displeased with him and said derogatory statement against any minority is not acceptable.
Pak-India tensions; time to exercise restraint By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Indian fighter planes intruded into Pakistan territory in the early hours of Tuesday, February 26, claiming to have hit hideouts of JeM. The Indian side also claimed killing scores of JeM people. Consequent reports and investigations proved all Indian claims false as there was no JeM hideout whatsoever in Balakot thus no question of large scale killings. When challenged by jets of Pakistan Air Force, the Indian planes fled from the scene jettisoning the payload. Pakistan the next morning struck back and hit two Indian planes killing two pilots and arresting one alive.
