The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have arrested five members of a banned terrorist outfit in Hyderabad.
Three bombs containing fifteen kilograms of explosive material were recovered from them.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Rs.5b being spent for clean drinking water in KP
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is spending more than five billion rupees for provision of clean drinking water in Hazara Division.
A spokesman of the provincial government told Radio Pakistan Peshawar correspondent that work on more than one hundred water schemes is in progress which will be completed by June this year.
Similarly, about two hundred and fifty tube-wells have been converted to solar energy ensuring uninterrupted supply of water to the people in the area.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Quetta: Two police personnel martyred in firing incident
Two police personnel were martyred in firing by some unknown terrorists on their vehicle on Samungli Road in Quetta city on Wednesday.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Muslim World League, Vatican tackle religious violence
Rome- The Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has met the secretary general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa at his office on Tuesday.
Parolin praised the Muslim World League, which represents Islamic nations and has its headquarters in Makkah.
He also praised the efforts of the secretary general for enhancing cooperation with the Vatican, especially after the historical meeting last September between the pope and the secretary general, in which they both stressed their commitment to open dialogue between Islam and Christianity.
Dialogue was increasingly necessary because of the rise of extremists who committed violence in the name of religion, he said.
The MWL secretary general gave the opening speech at a conference on Ways to solve the violence committed in the name of religion, organized by the Vatican and the British government.
The Vatican secretary of state stressed the importance of positive relations between the league and the Vatican and praised the commitment of both parties to fruitful and constructive dialogue.
Al-Issa stressed the importance of creating awareness in future generations through a positive reading of the lessons of the past.
Respecting difference was vital, he said, warning that a lack of dialogue and acceptance of others opened the door to extremism and fanaticism.
He added that the pope was committed to the idea that differences should not be a reason for separation and that 80 percent of the diplomatic efforts of the Vatican focused on dialogue and spreading peace.
Al-Issa expressed his regret that 70 percent of wars throughout history were religious. Confronting extremism and counter-extremism is one of the major responsibilities of religious leaders, he underlined.
He praised the Vatican for its statement that Islam has nothing to do with terror.
Source: International Islamic News Agency
Operation launches to recover dead bodies in Chitral
An operation has been initiated at Lowari Top, Chitral to recover dead bodies of two persons who were hit by an avalanche.
A spokesman of District Administration Chitral told Radio Pakistan Peshawar correspondent the two persons who were employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company, were working on a telephone poll when they were hit by avalanche.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Dense fog engulfs various parts of Punjab
Dense fog has engulfed various parts of Punjab.
A spokesperson of Motorway Police told Radio Pakistan that M-2 from Pindi Bhattian to Lahore, M-3 from Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad and M-4 from Faisalabad to Gojra, and Khanewal to Lahore-Multan have been closed for all kinds of traffic due to dense fog.
Source: Radio Pakistan
OIC chief, Egypt’s Sisi discuss current regional issues
Jeddah (UNA-OIC) � Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met here on Tuesday with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Egypt and the OIC as well as the current issues in the Islamic world and the Organization’s activities and programs.
Welcoming the OIC chief, President el-Sisi praised the efforts of the pan-Islamic organization at various levels. He also affirmed Egypt’s support for the OIC’s programs and projects, especially in light of the circumstances experienced by the countries in the region.
Sisi further highlighted Egypt’s firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine, pointing out that this must be achieved through a two-state solution.
The secretary general expressed his thanks and appreciation of President Sisi for the meeting. He reviewed a number of issues and crises in the region, most notably the efforts of the OIC in the fight against terrorism and extremism, noting the great efforts exerted by Egypt to strengthen its internal front through the elimination of terrorism and extremism.
Al-Othaimeen stressed Egypt’s pioneering role, expressing confidence that it will always be present in issues concerning the Islamic world as it has always been. He pointed out, in this context, to the importance of Egypt’s continued participation in the activities of the Organization.
He also reviewed the upcoming salient activities envisaged by the OIC, particularly the convening of the 14th Islamic Summit in the Gambia, in addition to the national reconciliation conference to be held between the Iraqi political parties under the auspices of the Organization, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Iraqi Reconciliation Commission.
The secretary general arrived in Egypt on Monday to participate in Al-Azhar International Conference in Support of Jerusalem, scheduled to kick off Wednesday at Al-Azhar Conference Center in Cairo.
Source: International Islamic News Agency