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China pivotal to Pakistan’s foreign policy: Maleeha

  • CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, (APP): Pakistan’s relationship with China is strategic, historic, trouble free and pivotal to the country’s foreign policy, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said during a talk at Harvard University here. Speaking in a Programme run by the Kennedy School called the “Future of Diplomacy,” Dr Lodhi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, set out the country’s […]

  • Authorities impose curfew in Srinagar

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): The puppet authorities have imposed curfew and other restrictions in Held Srinagar to prevent people from offering funeral prayers in absentia of renowned Kashmiri liberation leader, Amanullah Khan. According to KMS, Amanullah Khan passed away at Rawalpindi in Pakistan, yesterday, after a protracted illness. The authorities have deployed Indian troops and police personnel […]

  • Parade Ground Metro station to be operational in two months: RDA

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): The Parade Ground Metro bus station, ransacked by the participants of “Dharna” during last month would be repaired and made operational in two months. An official of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) told APP on Tuesday that the tender for the repair and renovation of the station had processed by the authority. He said […]

  • Pakistan political parties term Ashraf Ghani’s statement unfortunate

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Political parties in Pakistan have termed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s statement unfortunate, in which he expressed disappointment with Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process. Talking to Voice of America (VOA), PML-N Senator Abdul Qayum expressed regret over Ashraf Ghani’s statement. He said that Afghanistan does not appreciate Pakistan’s efforts for restoration of peace […]

  • PM grieved over death of JKLF head

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed sorrow over the death of founder of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Amanullah Khan. The Prime Minister in a condolence message said the sacrifices of Amanullah Khan for Kashmiris would be long remembered. He prayed for the peace of departed soul and for the patience of […]

  • Pakistan committed to friendly ties with India as per PM’s vision: Foreign Secretary

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed met his Indian counterpart Dr S.Jaishankar in New Delhi on Tuesday and underscored Pakistan’s commitment for friendly relations with all its neighbours including India in line with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Aizaz Chaudhry arrived in the Indian capital Delhi Tuesday to participate in the senior […]