Islamabad: Bilateral relations, cooperation and regional situation were reviewed during an audience by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani with the Custodian of two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz here at the Royal Palace. The leaders also agreed to work closely to promote the cause of global peace, promote harmony and tolerance among different religions and espouse the universal values of humanity and brotherhood. Prime Minister Gilani highly appreciated the contribution of King Abdullah to promote interfaith harmony. [...]

Islamabad: Pakistan Navy Task Group comprising PNS Sword Class Frigate PN Ship SHAMSHEER and Combat Support Fleet Tanker PN Ship NASR reached Colombo today. The Pakistan Navy task Group will be on a three days visit to Colombo starting from 9th August 2011 as part of a cruise to enhance defence relations and goodwill between two countries, says a press release received here today from Colombo. On arrival at Colombo, the Ship’s band, dressed up in traditional naval uniform, presented [...]

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Lahore: Pakistan will face arch rival India in the finals of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) under-16 Championship to be played today (August 10, 2011) in Kathmandu, Nepal. Earlier, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 2-0 in the semifinal of the event. As many as five footballers of the first batch of WAPDA Endowment Fund for Sports (WEFS) – a scheme for under-14 boys – are part of the Pakistan squad. They are Muhammad Bilal (top scorer of the championship so far), [...]

Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) FM Radio 92.4 on Tuesday started a special transmission with the name of `Complaint Cell’ to listen public problems and ensure their resolution on immediate basis. Minister for Interior A. Rehman Malik has directed the officials of Islamabad police to set up complaint cell at FM Radio of ITP due to popularity of its program among the people so that problems of the masses can be resolved on priority. In his special remarks and direction [...]

Islamabad: Aabpara police Islamabad has arrested 120 criminals, 115 suspects during the last three months and recovered looted items worth Rs. 46, 30,000 from them, a police spokesman said. According to details, SP (City) Muhammad Ilyas directed ASP Khalil Bhutta and SHO Aabpara police station Muhammad Hussain Lasi to take effective steps to curb criminal activities in the area. Following these directions, special police teams were constituted headed by SHO Muhammad Hussain Lasi which accelerated efforts to arrest criminals at [...]

Islamabad: Before making a policy statement on my recent visit to India, I would like to place it in its context. The Government has made a special effort since coming to power to reach out to all our neighbours, especially those with whom we have had some difficulties. This policy is reflected in our outreach to Afghanistan and India. The resumption of the dialogue process with India and my visit to India had some clear objectives, which are: • To [...]