BAKU, AUG 20 (DNA) Mr. Ilham Aliyev President of Azerbaijan has congratulated Imran Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan on his election.In a letter address to the Pakistan Prime Minster the Azerbaijan President said, “I extend my sincere congratulation to you on your election as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Ilhan Omar: One of the first Muslim women to be elected to US Congress
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – In another ground-breaking political moment in US history, Somali-American state legislator Ilhan Omar emerged victorious in her primary in Minnesota, putting her on track to become one of the first female Muslim members of the US House of Representatives.
Cooling of rhetoric would suit all parties affected by Turkey-US spat
The rapid depreciation of the Turkish lira kept global markets aghast over the last few days. The currency had lost more than 45 percent of its value against the US dollar since the beginning of the year. The most recent, very steep downward trajectory had partially political reasons.
Qatar defies US and sides with Turkey with $15bn investment pledge amid Lira crisis
JEDDAH, (DNA) – Qatar defied US President Donald Trump on Wednesday and promised to plough $15 billion into Turkish financial markets and banks, amid a collapse in the value of the lira and a looming trade war between Turkey and the United States.
Shah Rukh Khan pays rich tribute to Vajpayee
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Bollywood king, Shah Rukh Khan has paid rich tribute to three-time Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away (Thursday)In a twitter post, acclaimed Indian actor said on Vajpayee’s demise, “Today the country has lost a Father Figure and a great leader.”
Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has passed away. He was 93.The announcement was made by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences or AIIMS, where the 93-year-old had been treated for nine weeks.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospital twice in 24 hours and top politicians from across parties arrived as the former prime minister’s health worsened on Wednesday.
Remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his 21st death anniversary
Today (Thursday) marks the 21st death anniversary of the Qawwali maestro, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.Khan died at the age of 48 on August 16, 1997 leaving a legacy of over 125 albums.Born in Faisalabad, Khan was the fifth child of musician, vocalist and Qawwal, Fateh Ali Khan.Going against his father’s will, who wanted him to be a doctor, Khan extended the 600-year old Qawwali tradition of his family and is widely credited for introducing Sufi music to international audiences.
Abadi faces US wrath at U-turn on Iran sanctions
BAGHDAD, (DNA) – Failure by Iraq to comply fully with tough new US economic sanctions against Iran would be insane, analysts told.Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi risked incurring US wrath after contradicting himself in the space of a few hours over whether his country would comply.Amid diplomatic maneuvers, as he negotiates for a second term in office after divisive and contested elections, Abadi offended both Tehran and Washington with conflicting statements on the US sanctions, which were reimposed last week.
Iran celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day on unprecedented scale
TEHRAN (DNA) – Pakistan’s Independence Day is being celebrated in Iran, with local administration in several cities adorning the public places with Pakistani flags and banners and hoardings inscribed with Happy Independence Day in Persian.
Turkey must keep US onside to maintain delicate balancing act
The escalating US-Turkish spat, with tit-for-tat sanctions being imposed, raises the question of whether we are witnessing the end of the US-Turkish alliance that has been a feature of Middle East politics for decades.Scenes of Turks burning dollar bills might suggest so, as might US sanctions on both the Turkish interior and justice ministers.
Before getting too involved in tracking the fusillade of hostile statements and tweets between the two leaderships, a careful assessment of the long-term strategic interests of those involved is salutary.
