PM Imran warns India over LoC firing, says difficult for Pakistan to remain silent observerBy: APP/ Web Desk on January 19, 2020ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while reminding the international community once again about Pakistan’s concerns over an Indian false flag operation, warned that Pakistan would find it increasingly difficult to remain an inactive observer in the face of Indian military attacks, resulting in deaths of civilians on the Line of Control (LoC). On his […]
Resolution of Kashmir issue vital for peace, Pompeo toldBy: Agencies on January 18, 2020Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN resolutions is vital for brining permanent peace and stability to the South Asian region. Foreign Minister Qureshi met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington. The two leaders exchanged views on matters pertaining to Pak-US bilateral cooperation, […]
Pentagon reveals 11 US troops were wounded in Iranian ballistic missile attackBy: Web Desk on January 17, 2020The Pentagon has revealed that 11 U.S. service members received treatment for concussions from an Iranian missile strike on Jan. 8. The sources reported on Monday that U.S. soldiers were treated for concussions after the attack. The Pentagon confirmed the report Thursday evening and said nearly a dozen troops were medevaced to Germany this week […]
Pakistan reaffirms unshakable support to people of KashmirBy: News Desk on January 17, 2020Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unshakeable political, diplomatic and moral support and solidarity with the Kashmiri people until the realisation of their inalienable right to self-determination. The prime minister stated this while chairing a high-level meeting which reviewed all aspects of the situation in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK). The meeting was attended by […]
Major reshuffle in the Army, new DG ISPR appointedBy: Web Desk on January 16, 2020ISLAMABAD: High-level reshuffle in the Army, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor will leave his post as director general Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and be replaced by Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar. Maj Gen Ghafoor’s services have been transferred to 40 Division Okara. “Thanks to everyone I have remained associated with during the tenure,” he wrote on Twitter […]
Snow disaster toll crosses 120; several still missingBy: Agencies on January 16, 2020Search teams aided by Pakistan Army pulled out 21 more bodies from homes destroyed by this week’s avalanches in Azad Kashmir, raising the overall death toll due to severe winter weather to 121 across Pakistan, officials said Wednesday. Rescuers were racing against time to reach scores of people believed still to be trapped inside their […]
Russian government resigns after Vladimir Putin plans sweeping constitutional changesBy: Agencies on January 15, 2020MOSCOW: The Russian government has resigned after President Vladimir Putin’s annual State of the Nation address in which he suggested certain constitutional reforms, Prime Minister Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev announced on Wednesday. Medvedev added that the proposals would lead to significant revisions in the country’s balance of power and, therefore, “the government in its current form has […]
Rescue, relief operation continues in full swing for snow-rain hit Victims: NDMABy: APP on January 15, 2020ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the coordinated efforts of Provincial Disaster Management (PDMA) and other concerned functionaries were fully active and continuing operation to rescue precious lives and properties of Balochistan and other snow-rain hit areas. A spokesperson NDMA Brigadier Waseem Uddin talking to a private news channel said NDMA is providing all […]
Avalanches, flooding kill 93 people across PakistanBy: Agencies on January 15, 2020Avalanches, flooding and harsh winter weather has killed at least 93 people across Pakistan in recent days, officials said Tuesday, as authorities struggled to reach people stranded by heavy snowfall. Another 76 were injured across Pakistan, with several still missing. Forecasts suggest more harsh weather is on the way. Azad Jammu and Kashmir is the […]
At least 83 killed as extreme cold sweeps across PakistanBy: Web Desk on January 14, 2020ISLAMABAD: The death toll from snow-related deaths climbed to 83 on Tuesday as severe weather continued across the country bringing life to a standstill, private source reported. Two officials said many villagers were still stranded in the avalanche-hit areas of Neelum valley following heavy rains that also triggered landslides. Many people were reported missing and […]