Mirpur, AJK (PR) Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said that India is involved in brutal act of state terrorism against the oppressed people of occupied Kashmir for a long time. In a meeting with Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Mr Ali Raza Syed at his residence in Mirpur (AJK), he said, unfortunately international community is kept silent on the Indian barbarism on the innocent Kashmiris. Appreciating the efforts of Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) for highlighting Kashmir issue in Europe, the AJK’s PM said, Mr…
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KEA beleives in prosperous sub-continent through peaceful resolution of Kashmir conflict
President of Kashmir European Alliance Sardar Pervez Mehmood issued a statement on Kashmir Solidarity day. Sardar said that human rights are shared values. Human rights are our common possession.When abuses are committed against anyone in any society, the dignity of humanity as a whole is compromised. By the same token, it is only when the rights of any individual and rights of the people of any region receive our care and protection, humanity can achieve a shared redemption. Such is the principle of human rights, in all its stark simplicity.…
Read MoreLahore hospital set to evaluate Nawaz’s health
A board of doctors from the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) in Lahore met with former premier Nawaz Sharif on Saturday evening and is currently taking an initial medical history. The incarcerated former prime minister was given a warm reception by hospital staff upon his arrival at Services Hospital, the main teaching hospital of SIMS. Doctors said the first round of tests will take place after obtaining details regarding how Sharif is currently feeling. They also said that the recommendations provided by the board which had referred him to…
Read MoreFBR revises land valuations upwards for 20 major cities
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued a flurry of notifications regarding upward revisions in the valuation rates of immovable property in 20 major cities of the country. The average increase in valuations is around 20 per cent, but some areas have seen a much sharper revision in taxable rates. The new rates, which the FBR will use to calculate withholding and capital gains taxes when properties in notified areas are bought and sold, are applicable from February 1, 2019. Among the largest cities, the area-wise categorisation of Karachireveals that…
Read MoreHistoric drop of Dollar, Falls 43%
Dollar reaches 76.25 Pakistani Rupees, its a historic fall down. Oh, its shocking for, Dollar the king of currencies get a major strike. Search engine Google is currently showing dollar rate as 76.25 rupees, on today’s morning it was 139 rupees approximately. This fall will broadly affect the current account dynamics and also the demand-supply gap in the foreign exchange (inter-bank) market. Click here to see dollar’s rate.
Read MoreWorld Democracy Index 2019
(Written by , M. Tariq ) Norway is the world’s most democratic country. With 9.87 points out of a possible 10, Norway tops the 167 countries that are included in the index. Iceland is just behind showed democracy index. Sweden follows in third place as the most democratic EU country, followed by New Zealand. Denmark, Canada, Ireland, Finland, Australia, and Switzerland. These ten countries make up the group which, with more than 9 points, gets the term “full democracy”. In the same category, but in the score range of 8-9,…
Read MoreUS wants regional powers to ensure Afghanistan’s peace, security
WASHINGTON: The United States wants to withdraw from Afghanistan but instead of leaving it in chaos it wants the country’s neighbours to shoulder the responsibility for keeping peace and security in the war-torn country. US President Donald Trump outlined this new strategy in a recent cabinet meeting, also naming the countries — India, Russia and Pakistan — he wants to step-in to fill the vacuum even a partial US withdrawal from Afghanistan would create. In doing so, Trump was simply reflecting the views that are often expressed in Washington’s power circles, particularly…
Read MoreShahbaz to face reference on Ramzan sugar mills affairs
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) told an accountability court on Friday that a reference regarding the Ramzan Sugar Mills (RSM) was being prepared against Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif and would soon be filed. NAB claims that Mr Sharif, being chief minister of Punjab, had issued a directive for the construction of a drain in Chiniot district primarily to benefit the sugar mills owned by his sons. It said Rs200 million was spent for this purpose from public money. NAB had already filed a…
Read MorePakistan, UAE finalise $6.2bn support package
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalised the terms and conditions of a support package of about $6.2 billion expected to be announced by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the country starting on Sunday (Jan 6) to help Islamabad address its balance of payments challenge. The package involves $3.2bn worth of oil supplies on deferred payment, besides a $3bn cash deposit, a cabinet member told Dawn. He said the UAE’s package was exactly of the same size and terms and conditions as…
Read MoreVeteran Bollywood Actor Kader Khan Passes Away
Khan was suffering from a protracted illness and had been admitted to a hospital in Toronto a few months ago. “My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness. He slipped into coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks,” his son Sarfaraz told the press. Khan’s final rites will take place in a cemetery in Toronto later today. Khan had an illustrious career in Bollywood with his talents spanning not only acting…
Read MoreFM Qureshi discusses Afghan peace, regional situation during day-long visit to Qatar
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and other top officials during a one-day trip to Doha on Sunday. Qureshi and the Qatari officials in their meetings discussed the overall regional situation, as well as the Afghan peace process. They also discussed increasing cooperation between Qatar and Pakistan in different fields, in addition to other regional and global issues. Upon arrival in Qatar, the foreign minister was received by…
Read MoreChairman KC-EU Ali Raza Syed meets Pakistan’s FM in Islamabad
Islamabad (PR) Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Mr Ali Raza Syed called on Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad. Situation in Indian Held Kashmir and efforts on Kashmir issue in Europe were discussed during the one hour meeting. Mr Ali Raza Syed praised Pakistan’s political and moral support for Kashmiris. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, we shall continue our support to rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir along with raising voice against the violation of human rights in the occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chairman Kashmir…
Read MorePM Khan talks economy, governance and civil-military ties in wide-ranging TV interview
Prime Minister Imran Khan has shed light on various subjects of national importance including the state of the economy, civil-military relations and governance issues in a wide-ranging interview broadcast on TV on Monday. In the pre-recorded interview, Khan answered questions by a panel of journalists representing various media organisations. Rupee devaluation The prime minister said he had found out about last week’s plunge in the value of rupee after watching the news. He said the decision to decrease the value of the currency against the US dollar was taken by…
Read MoreDy-Mayor Gilani of Norway praises opening of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan
Syed Yousaf Gilani (Deputy Mayor Drammen) Oslo (OT Exclusive Report) Deputy Mayor of Drammen Norway Syed Yousaf Gilani has praised opening of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan. The ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan was held in presence of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and other Pakistani and Indian leaders on Wednesday. The Indian delegation was headed by Indian Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu. In a welcoming statement Yousaf Gilani expressed happiness over the opening of the Kartarpur corridor hoping that this step would be…
Read MoreChair’s KC-EU Ali Raza Syed praises MEP Wajid Khan’s efforts on Kashmir issue at EU parliament
Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) has highly appreciated the efforts of member of European parliament (MEP) Mr Wajid Khan for effectively raising Kashmir issue in Europe. In a statement issued from Brussels, European Union Headquarters, Mr Ali Raza Syed said, the successful campaign for arranging a historic hearing on human right violations of the Kashmiris (to be held) on 23rd January 2019 at the EU parliament is a great contribution towards rights of the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir. People of Kashmir are truly grateful to MEP Mr Wajid…
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