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Pakistan warns US drone strikes could harm inter-state relations

Pakistan Friday condemned a latest American drone strike in the country’s tribal region and warned that such strikes set “dangerous precedents in the inter-state relations.” An American spy aircraft rained missiles into North Waziristan tribal region and killed at least five people early Friday, security officials said. The U.S. unmanned drone fired two missiles at […]

Pakistan Defence Day being celebrated with traditional zeal

Defense of Pakistan Day is being observed on Friday with traditional zeal and the nation is paying homage to the martyrs who sacrificed for the defense and security of the country. On this day in 1965‚ the whole nation stood united to foil enemy’s nefarious designs and armed forces effectively defended country’s territorial integrity and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Zardari says will work for democracy

President Asif Ali Zardari, who completes hive five-year term next week, says he will work for democracy.  He was talking to a delegation comprised former Prime Ministers Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani‚ Raja Pervaz Ashraf and a group of ex parliamentarians from Punjab in Islamabad on Wednesday. The participants of the meeting congratulated the President for […]

Nisar announces “Targeted Action” against terrorists, target killers in Karachi

The Federal Government Wednesday announced to launch “targeted action” in the violence-hit Karachi against terrorists‚ target killers‚ kidnappers for ransom and extortionists.  Rights groups say that nearly 1800 people were killed during terrorist and targeted attacks in the first six months of this year. Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, said hundreds of criminals have been […]

SC rejects appeal against US drone attacks dismissed

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an Appeal challenging the order of Lahore High Court (LHC) demanding federation be directed to command the armed forces to defend Pakistan against external aggression.  A two-judge bench comprising Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Justice Ameer Hani Muslim ruled out that the issues raised in the Constitution petition and […]

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