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Secretary Gen. French DANS calls on COAS

  • RAWALPINDI, (APP): Secretary General for Defence and National Security (DANS) of France Louis GAUTIER on Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, at General Headquarters today. During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both the countries and overall regional security situation, […]

  • Khawaja Asif optimistic about results of Afghan peace process

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed the hope that Afghan peace process would yield positive results. Talking to Voice of America (VOA), he said that peace in Afghanistan is necessary for the entire region and Pakistan would continue supporting the peace process. He said “Every step which is being taken for peace […]

  • PM visit to help boost economic, defence ties with US : Analyst

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Defence analyst Air Marshal (R) Shahid Lateef has said that the visit of Prime Minister to the United States has huge significance and it will help boost economic and defence ties with the US. Talking to Radio Pakistan, he said the participation of Pakistan in nuclear summit is quite significant as it would […]

  • IHC rejects media’s reservations on security issues

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday contradicted a news item, appeared in a section of press expressing its reservations regarding security issues and termed it “against practicality.” According to a press release issued here by Deputy Registrar Office of IHC, management of the court was taking all possible measures to ensure foolproof […]

  • Youth shot dead, man injured

    SARGODHA, (APP): A young man was gunned down, while another sustained bullet injuries in firing incident in Bhalwal police limits on Friday. Police sources said that Muhammad Ayaz, resident of Bhalwal, along with his companion Wasim was travelling on a motorcycle on Sargodha road when accused motorcyclists Muhammad Asif and his unknown accomplice opened fire […]

  • Pakistan should raise matter of Indian involvement at UN forum: Ijaz ul Haq

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Zia (PML-Z)’s chief and Member National Assembly (MNA) Ijaz ul Haq Friday said Pakistan should raise the matter of Indian involvement at forum of United Nations (UN) to stop activities of India spy agency RAW in the country. Talking to newsmen here at outside the Parliament House, he said the […]