Settlement of Kashmir issue only key to regional peace, progress and prosperity: AJK PM

MIRPUR (AJK): AJK Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi has said settlement of Kashmir issue is a key of peace, progress and prosperity of the region and urged upon the United Nations to fulfil its commitment made with the Kashmiri people in resolving the long standing Kashmir dispute for establishing durable and lasting peace in […]

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Resolution of Kashmir issue essential for durable peace in South Asia: APHC

ISLAMABAD:All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders Wednesday said that the resolution of Kashmir issue was essential for establishment of durable peace in South Asia. They were speaking during a protest demonstration in front of United Nations Military Observer Group (UNMOG) in the federal capital, marking the Kashmiris Right to Self Determination Day. The speakers at […]

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Snowfall turns South Waziristan into winter wonderland

ISLAMABAD:The severity of cold in Tribal District South Waziristan has increased drastically as its residents experienced the first snowfall of the season that turns the entire region into the snow clad winter wonderland. Snowfall in various parts of South Waziristan already began two days ago and will continue for the next two days. According to […]

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Shireen Mazari expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari on Wednesday expressed solidarity with Kashmiri brethren here at daylong activity organized by Youth Forum for Kashmir (YKF) in connection with Right to Self-determination Day. Addressing the participants, she strongly condemned the Indian atrocities and human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). She urged […]

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ECP writes MoD for deployment of Pak Army during 2nd phase of elections

PESHAWAR:The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has written a letter to Ministry of Defense (MoD) for deployment of Pak Army during second phase of local government (LG) polls and re-polling in some districts. The letter said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police failed in maintaining law and order during conduct of LG polls held in […]

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ECP interviews IT professionals for establishing PMU for EVMs, I-voting

ISLAMABAD: A selection committee of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday interviewed Information Technology professionals for establishing Project Management Unit (PMU) for EVM / I-Voting and Enabling Technologies. According to ECP, the PMU would have Project Director, Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager besides a host of professionals with expertise in various functional aspects […]

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YKF organizes an activity to observe Right to Self-Determination Day

ISLAMABAD:The Youth Forum for Kashmir (YKF) on Wednesday organized a day long activity at Centaurus Mall, Islamabad, to mark Right to Self-Determination Day. Kashmiris around the world are observing this Right to Self-Determination Day to make the international community realize that their promise to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) remains […]

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Zhang Ming takes over as SCO secy general

BEIJING:China’s veteran diplomat, Zhang Ming has assumed charge as new secretary general of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), one of the world’s largest political and economic groupings. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin during his regular briefing held on Wednesday confirmed the appointment, describing Zhang as an experienced diplomat who was capable of pushing the development […]

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