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NZ mosque attacks – PM Ardern shows what responsible leadership means
Times have changed! No doubt about that. As the terrorist attack on worshippers in New Zealand mosques hits close to home. The horrific attack is a stark reminder of the fact that time has changed for the worse,...Mar 18, 2019 1410 0 -
Pakistan envoy seeks expansion in U.S.-Pakistan educational ties
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan has vowed to expand educational ties with the United States as both countries work on convergence of peace and stability efforts in Afghanistan. Ambassador Khan said...Mar 17, 2019 992 0 -
Diplomacy: Envoy appreciates U.S. role in de-escalating Pakistan-India tensions
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed Khan on Thursday appreciated the Trump Administration’s role in de-escalating Pakistan-India tensions as he discussed the situation with Senator Mitt Romney, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee...Mar 8, 2019 761 0 -
In countrywide crackdown, Pakistan detains mililtant leaders; seizes control of seminaries
In a countrywide swoop against militant groups, Pakistan has detained more than one hundred activists of banned organizations and seized control of around 400 seminaries and assets. State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi says the Government...Mar 7, 2019 879 0 -
Pakistan gives peace a chance; opts not to target intruding Indian submarine
Pakistan Navy Tuesday detected an Indian submarine trying to enter Pakistani territorial waters and successfully thwarted the attempt, officials said amid ongoing South Asian tensions. Pakistan Navy said it chose not to target the Indian submarine...Mar 5, 2019 759 0 -
Pakistan-India standoff could have unintended impact on Afghan peace process
The continuing Pakistan-India standoff could force Pakistan to focus fully on its eastern border, creating implications for the Afghan peace process on its western border. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told Fox...Mar 5, 2019 723 0 -
Pakistan used JF-17 jets in downing Indian warplanes – Report
A Pakistani JF-17 thunder jet, Image Credit: Shimin Gu/Wikimedia Pakistan may have used JF-17 fighter planes in downing Indian jets last week, media accounts suggested amid reports that Washington wanted to know if Pakistan Air Force...Mar 4, 2019 1003 0 -
UN wants Pakistan, India to build on ‘positive momentum’ after Indian pilot’s release
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Pakistan and India should maintain the “positive momentum” produced by Islamabad’s release of Indian fighter pilot and hold talks to defuse tensions. The world body has been closely watching the South...Mar 2, 2019 698 0 -
U.S. steps up diplomacy to contain Pakistan-India crisis
President Trump may have come empty-handed from a meeting with North Korea leader over denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula but his administration is focused intently on containing a crisis between two South Asian nuclear powers Pakistan...Feb 28, 2019 764 0 -
Pakistan to release pilot of downed Indian jet as ‘peace gesture’
The picture of downed Indian jet, Wing Commander Abhinandan taking tea, has gone viral with calls for taking “chai” together instead of warring, Credit: Radio Pakistan In the midst of Pakistan-India military standoff, Prime Minister Imran...Feb 28, 2019 2433 0