US offers condolences amid cross-border attack on NATO ally Turkey
Two Turkish special operations police officers were killed when the PKK’s Syrian offshoot carried out a terror attack. On this note, State Department spokesman Ned Price condemned the attack and offered condolences to the families of the Turkish national police officers.
Shehbaz Sharif bars Maulana Fazl from meeting Maryam Nawaz?
The Opposition frequently maintains that it is united. However, the ground realities suggest otherwise. Recently, Rana Azeem, a renowned journalist, revealed that Shehbaz Sharif barred PDM leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman from meeting Maryam Nawaz.
Acknowledging the mixed opinions on PTI’s governance
Chairman Economic Advisory Group argues the present government increased the masses’ problems tremendously by hiking prices of basic items and increasing unemployment. People had been worst hit by the PTI policies due to the rise in the dollar price and devaluation of the rupee.
Russia warns that ties with US face “new aggravations”
The Russian foreign ministry said Moscow did not want to escalate tensions but warned Washington against further pursuing "confrontational" policies. The statement comes as Russia bans the US from employing local staff at the US embassy in Moscow as part of tit-for-tat sanctions.
PM & COAS decide on new DG ISI as talks complete
"Prime Minister and the Chief of Army Staff have completed their consultations on the appointment of a new DG ISI. The process for the new appointment has begun," Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry reveals on Twitter.
Are we facing a demise of the international ‘rules-based order’?
As America retreats from the global stage, defeated, we are already beginning to see that certain countries are preferring bilateral relations over international commitments. This shows that individual countries will abide by the dictates of the international rules-based order, over and above bilateral interests.
Morgan, Kohli target T20 World Cup title as tournament nears
Postponed and moved twice because of the pandemic, the tournament's seventh edition kicks off on October 17 with Oman -- joint hosts with the United Arab Emirates -- taking on Papua New Guinea in a first qualifying round.
Brussels pledges $1.15 billion in Afghan aid as US talks to Taliban
At the Doha meeting, Brussels pledged one billion euros ($1.2 billion) in aid for Afghanistan for urgent humanitarian needs. Important to note, it was the first face-to-face talks the Taliban had with a joint US-EU delegation.
Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden expresses concerns about Iran
Concerns about Iran are expected to be high on the agenda after Biden's early diplomatic overtures to Tehran bore little immediate fruit. On this note, US Secretary of State will meet separately and together with the Israeli Foreign Minister and his Emirati counterpart.
NLC’s new office at Gwadar to facilitate businesses
National Logistics Cell (NLC) opened a dedicated office at Gwadar Port to facilitate business. Gwadar is set to become logistical hub of the region and NLC's presence in the port city shows that this is not just an ambition but a ground reality.
PM Imran Khan or Gen Bajwa? Who holds the ultimate authority to choose DG ISI?
Speculations were rife on social media last night about the meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa on the issue of the appointment of DG ISI. Fawad Chaudhry confirmed the meeting between them in the press conference today.
Turkey, Azerbaijan appreciate NLC’s historic TIR initiative
Special ceremonies were held in Istanbul and Baku to mark the establishment of the historic road connectivity between the brotherly countries in the region. Pakistan Ambassador to Turkey and the Secretary-General of Geneva-based IRU were also present on the occasion.
