Tag: Peace

Afghan president meets US special envoy on peace process

KABUL: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Thursday met with visiting United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, discussing the latest...

Military top brass expresses resolve to ensure writ of state

RAWALPINDI: The 215th Corps Commanders’ Conference on Thursday expressed its resolve to continue supporting all state institutions to ensure the writ of state and rule of...

Public service govt’s core mission: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Thursday said that public service was the core mission of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and it was...

Empowering women vital to prevent extremism: moot

ISLAMABAD: Empowerment of women is vital for establishment of peace, security and prevention of extremism and terrorism in a society and they needed to be...

Army determined to facilitate Balochistan in every possible way: Lt Gen...

Southern Command Commander Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa has reiterated the military’s commitment to facilitate Balochistan in “every possible way”, a private media outlet reported...

Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss return of Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD: Pak-Afghan second meeting of the Refugee Working Group (WG) on Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) was held at the Ministry of States...

Speakers suggest constructive role of all religions for peace

LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar suggested a constructive role of all religions and the leadership of different faiths for peace and development, to take care of...

India has failed SAARC, says Qureshi

--Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj walks out of SAARC meet before Pakistan’s statement --Qureshi says India’s unbecoming behaviour hindering regional connectivity --Says war is not an...

Gen Rawat doubts Pakistani establishment’s desire for peace

NEW DELHI: Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Sunday questioned whether Prime Minister Imran Khan’s proposal for peace was supported by the entire establishment...

India’s threats mean nothing, says PM

---Says Pakistan’s overtures for peace are in interest of both countries LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday told India that Pakistan’s quest for better relations...

Pakistan’s peace offer not a weakness: Shehryar Afridi

KOHAT: Minister for State Shehryar Afridi on Sunday said that Pakistan's offer for a peace dialogue should not be considered our weakness. Addressing a press...

Iran dismisses US offer of talks, says Washington broke last deal

LONDON: Iran hit back at a US offer of negotiations on Thursday, saying Washington had violated the terms of the last big deal they agreed,...

Iran says US pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace

    VIENNA: The US withdrawal from the nuclear deal struck between Iran and major powers is "doomed" to seriously affect peace and security in the...

In GB, a high mountain water pipe brings peace along with...

GILGIT: When a pipeline was installed last year to bring spring water and snow-melt to this village of 500 households in northern Pakistan, it...

Congress lambasted over tweet showing Azad Kashmir as part of Pakistan

India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads for the past 71 years and any controversial statement from either side is often met with severe...

Khadim Rizvi, 32 other ulema barred from entering Jhang to maintain...

JHANG: The district administration on Wednesday barred firebrand cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi and 32 other ulema of different schools of thought from entering Jhang for...

SSP Larkana outlines plan to maintain peace in Muharram

KARACHI: A comprehensive plan has been chalked out to maintain peace and harmony in district Larkana during Muharramul Haram. Larkana Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)...