ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign and Common wealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt, last evening.The two Foreign Ministers discussed the situation of regional peace and security in the aftermath of the Indian aggression. This was Secretary of State Hunt’s second telephone call to the Foreign Minister in the last three days.
Uzbekistan Airways asks passengers check information flights
TASHKENT, (DNA) – Due to the unstable situation in the border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, changes in the schedule of flights to the cities of India, Pakistan and South-East Asia are possible.Uzbekistan Airways apologizes for any inconvenience caused and asks passengers to check information on flights at the departure airports or at the airline’s representative offices.
Thousands of flights disrupted worldwide as Pakistan airspace closed for second day
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan airspace remained closed Thursday morning local time as the country’s increasingly fraught tensions with India disrupted thousands of flights worldwide for the second straight day.All international and domestic commercial flights in and out of Pakistan were canceled “until further notice,” Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority told.Thousands of people were also stranded by affected airlines that not only land in Pakistan, but fly over its airspace — one of the major routes from Southeast Asia into Europe.
Samjhuta Express temporarily suspended
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – The operation of Samjhuta Express has been suspended, on Thursday, in view of the prevailing tensions between Pakistan and India.Samjhuta Express will resume its operations as soon as the security situation improves between India and Pakistan.=DNA
Argentina embassy to organize puppet show
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) – Based on the great success of the puppet show and knowing the fact that children in Islamabad regardless of their social background have few opportunities to enjoy cultural shows or events, the Embassy, this year too, is organising another event, a musical performance /workshop for the students of various age groups from Street run schools, state, private and music schools of Islamabad.
China urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint, seek dialogue
BEIJING, (DNA) – China has called on Pakistan and India to exercise restraint and seek dialogue.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in Beijing, we hope that both India and Pakistan should take initiatives that are conducive to promoting dialogue.He said both countries should meet halfway and make active efforts for lasting peace and stability in South Asia.
Sarfaraz may be rested for ODI series against Australia
LAHORE, (DNA) – Chief selector of Pakistan cricket board (PCB) Inzamam Ul Haq in his interview with a leading cricket website told that Sarfaraz Ahmed might be rested for the ODI series against Australia, meanwhile all-rounder Shoaib Malik will lead Pakistan in his absence.Inzamam also told that Umar Akmal may get a recall as the panel looked for a replacement of Mohammad Hafeez, who recently got injured during Pakistan Super League.
Pakistan Air Force downs two Indian aircrafts
SRINAGAR (DNA) – In a response to Indian Line of Control (LoC) violation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has destroyed two Indian fighter jets on Wednesday morning.According to details, the wreckage of one aircraft fell in Central Kashmir’s Budgam while the other’s in Pakistan territory. Two of the pilots have been killed in the incident.
Truck art, sufi music feature at Australia Day in Spring
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) -Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson hosted a reception to mark Australia Day in spring. The reception in Islamabad featured truck art and Sufi music.“Music and art are a perfect way to celebrate the connections between Australia and Pakistan because they embody the vibrant creativity and cultural diversity of both countries,” she said.
This was not retaliation to continued Indian belligerence, FO on PAF’s strikes
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Office on Wednesday has confirmed that Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace.In a statement, the office stated, “This was not retaliation to continued Indian belligerence. Pakistan has therefore, taken strikes at non military target, avoiding human loss and collateral damage. Sole purpose being to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence.”
