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Tahir Khan
Joined on: Dec 04, 2012 Published stories: 1513

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U.S. drone kills 6 in North Waziristan

An American spy aircraft rained missiles into North Waziristan tribal region and killed six people early Friday, security officials said.  The U.S. unmanned drone fired two missiles at a compound in the Ghulam Khan, close to the Afghan border. The house was destroyed in the attack, residents said. There was no information about the identity […]

Gov’t convenes APC on national security on Sept: 9

The government has convened the long-awaited All Parties Conference (APC) on September 9 to evolve a national security plan to deal with terrorism, officials said late Thursday. Interior Minister Ch: Nisar Ali Khan has talked to senior political leaders by the phone and extended invitations to them, they said. He delivered invitation to the leaders […]

First installment of IMF loan to be received soon: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the first installment of 6.64 billion dollars loan approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be received soon.   Addressing a joint news conference with Punjab Chef Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad today (Thursday)‚ he said it will help enhance reserves of the country. The IMF has approved a […]

Pakistan condemns discriminatory trends, policy on nuclear technology

Pakistan on Thursday condemned discrimination approach about nuclear technology and observed that the “discriminatory trends and policies that could have serious implications for Pakistan’s national security and the global non-proliferation regime.” The remarks came just days after American media reported that the United States has allocated billions of dollars for the monitoring of Pakistan’s nuclear […]

U.S. refutes claims of containers “missing” from Karachi Port

Contrary to recent media reports, 19,000 United States/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) containers have not been stolen from Karachi ports.   Media suggestions that 19,000 United States/ ISAF containers were stolen, including containers that contain weapons and ammunition, are false, the US embassy said Thursday  While the United States routinely uses Karachi ports for […]

Nawaz Sharif praises Zardari’s democracy role

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Thursday said President Zardari has played a vital role in strengthening democratic system and surrendered his powers to the parliament.   Speaking at a farewell lunch in honour of President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad he said it is a unique occasion in the country’s history that a democratically elected President […]

Pakistan says nuclear assets completely safe

The National Command Authority at its meeting in Islamabad Thursday reaffirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear assets are completely safe. The meeting‚ was presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, at a time when Washington Post reported the US has allocated billions of dollars to spy on Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Director General of Strategic Planning Division Khalid […]

Pakistan warns attack on Syria to destabilize region

Pakistan Thursday warned that any military attack on Syria will have serious consequences and plunge the already volatile region into deeper conflict. Foreign Office Spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said the approach to address the Syrian situation should be guided by principles enshrined in the UN charter like respect for sovereignty‚ territorial integrity‚ non interference in […]

Pakistan, Chinese spokesperson to coordinate on public diplomacy

Foreign Ministry spokespersons of Pakistan and China have agreed to maintain close contact and encourage regular exchange of media delegations between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. They further agreed that the two Spokespersons would coordinate public diplomacy messaging on key foreign policy issues of mutual interest and would also liaise on […]

US welcomes Pakistan’s commitment to disarmament‚ non- proliferation

The United States has welcomed Pakistan’s reiteration of its commitment to objectives of disarmament and non- proliferation. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki in a statement in Washington reaffirmed confidence in Pakistan’s nuclear weapons security. The spokesperson noted that Pakistan has a professional and dedicated security force that fully understands the importance of nuclear security. She […]

PM chairs National Command Authority meet following US report

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is presiding over a meeting of the National Command Authority in Islamabad following US media reports that Americans have allocated billions of dollars to monitor Pakistan’s nuclear programme. The meeting is holding in-depth discussion on the recent tension at the Line of Control and the fallout of any US attack on […]

D-10 forum discusses development agenda

The daylong “D-10 Forum” started deliberations in Islamabad on Thursday to review and coordinate development agenda. All major development partners, Ambassadors, Government of Pakistan, provincial governments and other key institutions are participating with Secretary Economic Affairs Division, Ms. Nargis Sethi in the chair. The Forum affords unique opportunity to Government of Pakistan, Provincial Governments and […]

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