Pakistan

Asif Ali Zardari says Pak govt, Army, intelligence agencies enjoying good relations

Lahore, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali ZardariJuly 29: The Pakistan government, the Army and the intelligences agencies were enjoying good mutual relations, but some elements were spreading rumours about differences between the three, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Zardari said that the notification regarding the placement of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) under the Interior Ministry’s control took place due to a ‘misunderstanding’.

India, Pakistan to convene flag meet at LoC

Jammu, JuJammu and Kashmirly 29: India has sought a flag meeting with Pakistan a day after skirmishes at the Line of Control dividing the two countries resulted in the reported deaths of one Indian soldier and four Pakistani soldiers.

Islamabad is yet to agree to participate in the flag meeting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara-Nowgam Sector.

Monday’s skirmish is the sixth ceasefire violation that has taken place at the LoC in the past three weeks after Islamabad gave an assurance that it was committed to maintaining the ceasefire.

NWFP CM says his govt undeterred by militants’ threats

Provincial Chief Minister Ameer Haider HotiPeshawar, July 29: Following repeated threats from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that they would increase their attacks on NWFP government establishments, the Provincial Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti has said his government did not fear the threatening statements by militants, and added that anyone challenging the government’s writ would be dealt with sternly.

Speaking to media persons after chairing a meeting of the provincial cabinet, Hoti said the provincial government would join hands with the federal government to tackle terrorism.

Top Pak armyman warns repeated attacks by US-led forces can harm bilateral ties

Top Pak armyman warns repeated attacks by US-led forces can harm bilateral tiesRawalpindi, July 29 : A top Pakistani security official has said that recurrent missile attacks in Pakistan by US-led coalition forces could harm bilateral relations, and added that Pakistan’s sovereignty should be respected.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Tariq Majid told this to a visiting US commander on Monday, said a statement released by ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations).

Qaeda weapons expert slain in Waziristan strike

Qaeda weapons expert slain in Waziristan strikePeshawar, July 29 : Pakistan security officials have claimed that a top Al Qaeda chemical and biological weapons expert was killed in a suspected US missile strike in the Tribal Areas on Monday.

The Egyptian militant Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar, also known as Abu Khabab al-Masri, had a five million-dollar bounty on his head and allegedly ran terrorist training camps in Afghanistan.

US delivers four F-16s to Pak

Islamabad, F-16 fighter jet aircraftsJuly 29: Pakistan yesterday received four F-16 fighter jet aircraft from the US in a ceremony at the Pakistan Air Force Base Mushaf, Sargodha. The newly acquired aircraft would significantly augment the operational and combat capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

US Central Command Acting Commander Lt Gen Martin E Dempsey handed over the fighter jets to Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed.

With the handing over of the four jets, the delivery of 14 upgraded F-16 aircraft has been completed, reported the Daily Times.

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