Pakistan, Sri Lanka explore new avenues of bilateral collaboration
Two countries have enjoyed cordial relations based on trust, mutual respect and close cooperation, says FO
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka explored new avenues of bilateral collaboration and exchanged views for strengthening existing mechanisms of cooperation, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa). said.
The sixth round of Foreign Secretary-level Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was held virtually on Wednesday.
The Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood led the Pakistan side while the Sri Lankan delegation was headed by the Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage.
India wants to sabotage CPEC, says president
Top Story
December 16, 2020
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said India was playing the role of a spoiler for game-changer China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, and making all-out attempts to sabotage it.
In an exclusive interview with the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI), a renowned think tank and telecast by PTV, the president said Pakistan had emerged as new hub of economy linked with the Central Asian states, and China providing the shortest route.
“So, Pakistan is becoming an economic hub. Part of that economic hub is the CPEC route. And India, of course, is playing its own role as a spoiler.
Top Story
December 16, 2020
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said India was playing the role of a spoiler for game-changer China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, and making all-out attempts to sabotage it.
In an exclusive interview with the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI), a renowned think tank and telecast by PTV, the president said Pakistan had emerged as new hub of economy linked with the Central Asian states, and China providing the shortest route.
“So, Pakistan is becoming an economic hub. Part of that economic hub is the CPEC route. And India, of course, is playing its own role as a spoiler.
18 out of 190 abducted children abused in S Punjab: report
Government document shares gruesome six-month data on human rights violations
APP
December 16, 2020
MUZAFFARGARH:
An eye-opening report by the Social Welfare department on human rights violations over a period of six months in South Punjab disclosed on Tuesday reveals that 18 out of 190 children were molested after kidnapping in the region.
“A total of 140 children were abducted during March-August from different underdeveloped districts of the region,” said Social Welfare and Baitul Mal Deputy Director Shoeb Raza while referring to the report during his brief address in a seminar titled ‘Human Rights Violations’ conducted at Sanat Zar.
APS attack united nation to fight terrorism: Analysts
December 16, 2020
Lieutenant General, retired, Naeem Khalid Lodhi (Defense Analyst): The coward enemy targeted innocent children to destabilize Pakistan. The SPS attack had shocked the entire humanity. The day must be officially observed as a black day. The APS attack failed to weaken the nation rather it further strengthened and empowered the Pakistani nation to fight against terrorism with more power. India is involved in committing terrorist activities in Pakistan. The international media has exposed India s state terrorism whereas Pakistan has emerged as a peaceful country. We have sufficient evidences that India is directly involved in terrorism to destabilize Pakistan. It is need of the hour strengthen our institutions to combat the financer and facilitators of the terrorists. The enemies of Pakistan must be dealt with iron hands. Pakistan security forces are taking concrete measures to protect the motherland.