December 19, 2020

UN confirms targeting of its vehicle near Rawalakot on LoC

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): The United Nations has confirmed a vehicle of its Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan was hit by an unidentified object near Rawalakot on the Pakistani side of Line of Control. Speaking at the regular briefing in New York, UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said the incident occurred when military observers were conducting routine monitoring activities. He said the Mission is currently investigating the incident.

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December 19, 2020

Pakistan reminds world that India should be prevented from destabilizing region: Moeed

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has said that Pakistan has reminded the world that peace is a collective responsibility and India should be prevented from destabilizing the region.

In a tweet, he said that India is deeply unnerved because its acts of aggression against Pakistan through state sponsored terrorism and blatant disinformation based propaganda have been exposed. The SAPM said that Pakistan stands for peace but if provoked, our armed forces are fully prepared to thwart any aggression on our homeland and teach our enemy the lesson they deserve.

December 19, 2020

Japanese companies keen to work in Pakistan

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Kininori Matsuda says about 100 Japanese companies are keen to work in Pakistan under the Pak-Japan Skilled Workforce agreement. This he stated during a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari in Islamabad. The meeting was followed by a video conference held with the Japanese IT Companies association. Japanese IT Association said that more than 500 Japanese IT companies will come to Pakistan.

December 19, 2020

Government ready to hold talks on all national issues: Fawad

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said the government is ready to hold talks with the opposition on all national issues including elections reforms. Talking to a private TV channel, he said alliance of opposition parties is using resignation threat to pressure government but they will not succeed. Replying to a question, he said the Senate elections should be held through open ballot as it is more transparent way.

December 19, 2020

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance bilateral trade

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance and diversify bilateral trade to its optimal potential and expand cooperation in diverse fields. The agreement was reached during the 2nd Round of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Bilateral Political Consultations held in a virtual mode.

The Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, while the Azerbaijan delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Ramiz Hasanov. It was emphasized to take tangible steps to improve mobility of businessmen, students and tourists, including through early commencement of direct flights between the two countries.

December 19, 2020

Implementation of the Ehsaas program, industrialisation and increase in exports top priorities of Government: Prime Minister

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister Imran Khan says the full implementation of the Ehsaas program, industrialisation and an increase in exports are top priorities of the government. In an interview with a private TV channel, he said completion of mega projects like big dams, Ravi Riverfront city and Bundle Island will usher in a new era of progress in the country.

In reply to a question about the Senate election, the Prime Minister said that open ballot in Senate elections would bring an end to corruption. The Prime Minister said it is the discretion of the government to decide when to hold the Senate elections. He said majority of members of National and provincial assemblies would not tender resignations.

To a question, the Prime Minister said the institution of military is part of the government and it always helped the civil institutions in hard times. In reply to another question about Israel, Imran Khan made it clear that Pakistan would not recognise the state of Israel until Palestinian rights are guaranteed. About Kashmir issue, the Prime Minister said it has been made an international issue for the first time after 50 years and discussed thrice by the United Nations Security Council.

December 19, 2020

APHC condemns reign of terror unleashed by India in IIOJK

Srinagar, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that the so-called democratic India has unleashed the worst reign of terror in the territory to stop the Kashmiris from raising voice against its brutalities.

The APHC spokesman in a statement issued in Srinagar said Indian troops have stepped up their cordon and search operations and nocturnal raids across the territory particularly in Pulwama, Shopian, Islamabad and Kulgam districts for the last several days, making the life of the residents miserable. He said that the troops were subjecting the locals to harassment and torture in the chilly weather conditions.

The spokesman said that India had deprived the people of IIOJK of all the basic rights. He said thousands of Kashmiris, including Hurriyat leaders and activists, have been illegally detained in jails just for demanding their inalienable right to self-determination.

He said by holding so-called elections for District Development Council in IIOJK India is trying to mislead the international community into believing that ground situation in territory is normal which is far from reality. He said that Kashmiris had nothing to do with the sham elections held under the shadow of guns as they were making huge sacrifices not for perks and privileges but for freedom from illegal Indian subjugation.

The spokesman appealed to the international community to impress upon New Delhi to resolve the Kashmir dispute by granting the Kashmiris their right to self-determination so that permanent peace could be ensured in the region.

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