True Pakistani: 2011

Monday, December 26, 2011

جنرل کیانی اورپاشاکی برطرفی کافیصلہ

پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کی حکومت نے امریکی مرضی کے بعدچیف آف آرمی اسٹاف جنرل اشفاق پرویز کیانی اور انٹرسروس انٹیلی جنس (آئی ایس آئی) کے سربراہ احمد شجاع پاشا کو برطرف کرنے کا فیصلہ کرلیا ہے۔

پاکستانی روزنامے کی رپورٹ کے مطابق حکومت پاکستان فوج کے دونوں سربراہ سے 2 وجوہ سے ناراض ہیں جن میں ایک میمو ایشو ہے جس پر کیانی اور جنرل شجاع پاشا نے حکومت مخالف بیان جمع کروایا ہے جب کہ ناٹو حملے میں فوجی ہلاکتوں پر دونوں فوجی سربراہان ابھی سخت موقف اختیار کیے ہوئے۔

ذرائع نے مزید کہاکہ امریکی حکام سے پاکستانی حکومت کی میمو ایشو پر ہونے والی گفتگو میں طے پایا ہے کہ جنرل کیانی اور شجاع پاشا کو برطرف کیا جائے تاکہ دنوں ممالک کے درمیان تعلقات بحال ہوسکیں۔

رپورٹ میں بتایا گیا ہے کہ امریکا پاکستان کو یہ کام کرنے کے بعد مالی مدد بھی فراہم کرئے گا۔

رپورٹ کے مطابق امریکا خطے میں وابستہ مفادات کے حصول میں جنرل کیانی اور شجاع پاشا کو بڑی رکاوٹ سمجھتاہے۔

ایک حتمی حملہ پاکستان میں القاعدہ کا مکمل خاتمہ کرسکتا ہے،رپورٹ

لندن… ایک سینئر برطانوی اہلکار کاکہنا ہے کہ 2012 میں حتمی حملہ پاکستان میں القاعدہ کی باقی سینئرقیادت کو ختم کرسکتا ہے ایک برطانوی اخبار میں شائع ہونے والی رپورٹ میں کہا گیا ہے کہ ایک سینئربرطانوی اہلکار نے خدشہ ظاہر کیاہے کہ القاعدہ کے رہنما پاکستان چھوڑ کر شمالی افریقہ منتقل ہورہے ہیں۔ اہلکار کا کہنا تھا کہ امریکی ڈرون حملوں میں پاکستان میں القاعدہ کے کئی سینئر رہنما مارے گئے ہیں اب صرف مٹھی بھر اہم شدت پسند زندہ ہیں ، ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ القاعدہ کے دو نسبتاً سینئر رہنما لیبیا پہنچے ہیں جبکہ باقی بھی اسی جانب جارہے ہیں ،جس کی وجہ سے شمالی افریقہ جہادیوں کا نیا مرکز بن سکتا ہے ۔ برطانوی اہلکا کا کہنا تھا کہ حقانی سمیت مقامی نیٹ ورک نہایت اہم ہیں۔ برطانوی اور امریکی انٹیلی جنس کے مطابق افغانستان میں سوکے قریب القاعدہ اور القاعدہ سے منسلک عسکریت پسند موجود ہیں جو بین الاقوامی سطح پر خطرہ بن سکتے ہیں

Monday, December 19, 2011

زرداری کتنا عرصہ پاکستان میں قیام کریں گے۔؟

صدر آصف علی زرداری کی وطن واپسی 27 دسمبر کو اپنی مرحوم اہلیہ محترمہ بے نظیر بھٹو کی برسی میں شرکت کے لئے ہے جس کے بعد وہ طویل عرصے کے لئے لندن یا دبئی میں قیام کریں گے۔

یہ دعویٰ امریکی اخبار نیویارک ٹائمز نے پاکستانی و مغربی حکام کے حوالے سے کیا ہے۔اخبار کے مطابق میمو گیٹ اسکینڈل نے پاکستان کے معاملات میں اس کی طاقت ور فوج کے ہاتھ مضبوط کر دیئے ہیں اور حکومت کے تمام تر مفاہمتی دعوؤں کے باوجود آئندہ ہفتوں میں فوج اور حکومت کے درمیان کشیدگی میں مزید اضافہ ہوگا،فوج اور حکومت کے درمیان کشیدہ ماحول نے صدر آصف علی زرداری کو جلد وطن واپس آنے پر مجبور کیا۔
فوج کے اصرار پر پاکستان کی سپریم کورٹ اس اہم مقدمے کا آغاز کر رہی ہے جس کا مقصد اکتوبر میں سامنے آنے والے متنازعہ میمو میں صدر زرداری کی حکومت کے ملوث ہونے یا نہ ہونے سے متعلق تحقیقات کرنا ہے۔
اخبار کے مطابق اس مقدمے سے پاکستانی فوج اور حکومتی رہنماؤں کے درمیان کشیدگی عروج پر پہنچ گئی ہے جس سے اسامہ بن لادن اور مہمند ایجنسی پر نیٹو حملے کے بعد پاکستان سے تعلقات بہتر بنانے کی امریکی کوششیں مشکلات کا شکار ہوگئی ہیں۔
تجزیہ کاروں کے مطابق فوج اور سویلین قیادت میں تصادم کی راہ پر کھڑے ہیں۔
اخبار کا کہنا ہے کہ میمو کے منظر عام پر آتے ہیں فوج نے حکومت سے ان الزامات کی تحقیقات کا مطالبہ کیا کہ یہ متنازعہ دستاویز امریکہ میں اس وقت کے پاکستانی سفیر حسین حقانی نے تیار کیا ہے،حزب اختلاف کے رہنماؤں نےبھی اس مطالبے میں آواز ملاتے ہوئے فوری اقدام کا مطالبہ کیا۔
اخبار کا کہنا ہے کہ حکومت نے میمو میں ملوث ہونے کی تردید کرتے ہوئے خبردار کیا کہ پارلیمنٹ، میڈیا، سول سوسائٹی اور عالمی برادری پاکستان میں فوجی آمریت کو برداشت نہیں کرے گی، تاہم گزشتہ ہفتے سپریم کورٹ میں آرمی چیف جنرل اشفاق پرویز کیانی نے اپنے جواب میں عدالت سے اس کی تحقیقات کا مطالبہ کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ یہ پاکستانی فوج کے مورال کو گرانے کی ناکام کوشش کی گئی ہے۔
اخبار کا کہنا ہے کہ صدر آصف علی زرداری کی ڈرامائی انداز میں روانگی اور اچانک کراچی آمد پر پاکستانی تجزیہ کار یہ سوال اٹھا رہے ہیں کہ کیا سول حکام نے خارجہ اور قومی سلامتی پالیسی کے بعد ملکی معاملات میں بھی فوج کے اثر رسوخ کے سامنے سر جھکا دیا ہے۔
اخبار کے بقول امریکہ سے کشیدہ تعلقات نے بھی فوجی جنرلوں کو پاکستانی معاملات میں آزادانہ رسائی میں مدد فراہم کی ہے۔اخبار کے مطابق پاکستانی و مغربی حکام نے گزشتہ ہفتے کہہ دیا تھا کہ صدر کی واپسی محترمہ کی برسی میں شرکت کے لئے ہوگی جس کے بعد وہ طویل یا مستقل طور پر لندن یا دبئی منتقل ہو جائیں گے اور اس تاثر کو تقویت اس بات سے بھی ملتی ہے کہ زرداری یا ان کے کسی ساتھی نے نہیں بتایا کہ کتنا عرصہ پاکستان میں قیام کریں گے۔

Monday, September 26, 2011

US might opt for air strikes in Waziristan, warn experts

Defence and security experts have forewarned the civilian and military leadership of Pakistan that the US might opt for air strikes in North Waziristan. However, they believe that the US would not take out a ground offensive inside Pakistan.
Commenting on Pak-US relations in the backdrop of mounting US pressure on Pakistani government and allegations against the Pakistan Army, former ISI Chief, Lt. General (r) Javed Ashraf Qazi said Pak-US tension was a serious issue for Pakistan. He said the US had mounted a baseless campaign against Pakistan, which was not without ulterior motives.
He said, “Pakistan has to see whether the US wants to isolate it on the diplomatic front, capture its nukes, is preparing ground to impose economic sanctions against it, table an anti-Pakistan resolution in the UN or wants to launch a military action against it,” he said. Qazi said Pakistan must view itself as vulnerability and prepare a concrete strategy to bear a US onslaught.
Asked how significant the two corps commanders meetings held last month were, Qazi said the forum discussed the situation and discussed a military field strategy to counter any US offensive. He warned the US might opt for air strikes in North Waziristan and take out selective helicopter operations inside Pakistani territory.
However, he said the US will not dare a ground offence inside Pakistan. However, he said blocking NATO supplies would be an extreme step, which should be chosen if UN sanctions were imposed against it. Prominent security analyst Dr. Hassan Askari Rizvi said if the US continues its public denunciation, it will irreparably damage Pak-US relations and undermine US efforts to control terrorism in the region.
He said the two corps commander meetings this month suggested military officials were weary of the direct and blunt US campaign. He said the US might use their military might in North Waziristan and the corps commanders wanted to discuss the options available to Pakistan in such a situation. He said the US had two options but neither would ensure US success in the region.
However, he said, exercising these options will destroy Pak-US relations in all fields. He said a US attack on Pakistan will strengthen religious hardliners. On the question of blocking NATO supplies, Rizvi said Pakistan could opt for the strategy if the US decided to use military power inside Pakistan. Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the political and military leadership should evolve a joint strategy to face mounting US pressure on Pakistan.
“We should give message to the US in one voice that we are united. Mixed signals in this regard could cause losses to the country,” he added. Former ISI director general Lt General (r) Hameed Gul said US generals were not admitting defeat in Afghanistan and wished to make Pakistan scapegoat in Afghanistan war instead. He said the US had failed in Afghanistan and even Kabul was not under its control. He said the Haqqani network had moved inside Afghanistan and Pakistan had nothing to do with them.
He said President Obama had asked the US military to make significant progress by October and, having failed to do so, the US military had opted to criticise Pakistan for its own failures. He said that US administration was divided on the issue with the camp comprising India, Israel and Pentagon on one side and the White House on the other.
He said if Pakistan decided to cut the NATO supply line, the US would be left nowhere. He said the civilian and military leadership must unite. Security analyst Talat Masood said exchange of rhetoric between Pakistan and the US could produce a collision. He said Pakistan could pressure Haqqani militants to leave Pakistan to avert a US confrontation. He said it would be best both Pakistan and the US step back to avoid things getting worse.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

مهابط طائرات تجسس أميركية في الجزيرة العربية

محمد دلبح

خاص بالموقع - واشنطن | كشف مسؤولون أميركيون أن وزارة الدفاع الأميركية (البنتاغون) تمتلك وتعكف في الوقت ذاته على إنشاء قواعد سرية لطائراتها بدون طيار في منطقة القرن الأفريقي وبلدان في شبه الجزيرة العربية، حيث أطلقت الولايات المتحدة طائرات تجسس لها فوق

اليمن والصومال من قواعد في جيبوتي، وتبني وكالة اللاستخبارات المركزية الأميركية (سي آي إيه) مهبطاً سرياً للطائرات في شبه الجزيرة العربية لإطلاق الطائرات فوق اليمن.
ونقلت صحيفة «واشنطن بوست» عن هؤلاء المسؤولين قولهم إن ذلك يأتي في اطار الحملة النشطة الأخيرة التي تهدف الى القضاء على أنصار القاعدة في الصومال واليمن، موضحين أن احدى هذه القواعد أُقيمت في اثيوبيا، التي تعد أحد حلفاء واشنطن في محاربة حركة الشباب المسلحة، التي تسيطر على العديد من المناطق في الصومال.
وتوجد قاعدة أخرى في جزر سيشيل في المحيط الهندي، التي استأنف من خلالها اسطول الطائرات بدون طيار «الصياد القاتل» عملياته هذا الشهر بعد مهمة تجريبية أظهرت فاعلية المقاتلات بدون طيار في القيام بدوريات اتسمت بالفاعلية فوق الصومال من سيشيل. وتستضيف سيشيل طائرات تجسس أميركية منذ أيلول 2009، لكنّ المسؤولين في البلدين قالوا سابقاً إن مهمة هذه الطائرات هي ملاحقة القراصنة في مياه المنطقة. وتضم القاعدة أربع طائرات و100 عنصر. غير ان موقع «ويكيليكس» كشف عن برقية دبلوماسية سرية سربها بأن طائرات الاستطلاع قامت أيضاً بمهمّات لمحاربة ما تسميه الولايات المتحدة الإرهاب في الصومال.
وأشارت الصحيفة الى ان الجيش الأميركي يُجري أيضاً تحليقاً للطائرات بدون طيار فوق الصومال واليمن من خلال قواعد في جيبوتي، إضافة الى بناء الاستخبارات الاميركية مهبطاً سرياً للطائرات في المنطقة العربية، ما يمكّن واشنطن من نشر طائرات بدون طيار مسلحة فوق اليمن. وأوضحت ان الانتشار السريع غير المعلن لحرب الطائرات بدون طيار يعكس رؤية مسؤولين أميركيين حول تنامي خطر اتباع القاعدة في اليمن والصومال، وذلك رغم ضعف مركز القاعدة في باكستان بسبب العمليات العسكرية الأميركية لمكافحة ما يسمى الإرهاب.
ومن المعروف أن الحكومة الأميركية تستخدم الطائرات بدون طيار لتنفيذ هجمات قاتلة على الأقل في ست دول، هي افغانستان والعراق وليبيا وباكستان والصومال واليمن. وأشارت الصحيفة الى ان المفاوضات التي سبقت إنشاء قاعدة عسكرية في جمهورية سيشيل توضع في اطار الجهود الأميركية المبذولة لتوسيع نطاق طائراتها بدون طيار.
ورفض البيت الأبيض التعليق على تقرير «واشنطن بوست»، غير أن مسؤولين أميركيين ومن سيشيل اعترفوا في وقت سابق بوجود طائرات بدون طيار، غير أنهم أكدوا أن المهمة الرئيسية لهذه الطائرات هي مكافحة وتتبع القراصنة في المياه الإقليمية. إلا أن وثائق دبلوماسية أميركية نشرها موقع «ويكيليكس» أوضحت أن طاقم الطائرات بدون طيار يقوم أيضاً بعمليات مكافحة الإرهاب فوق الأجواء الصومالية.
وكشفت وثائق «ويكيليكس» أن المسؤولين الأميركيين طلبوا من نظرائهم في سيشيل إبقاء ما سموه «عمليات مكافحة القرصنة» سرية، وتوصف الطائرات الأميركية بـ «الصائد القاتل»، وذلك نظراً إلى احتوائها على صواريخ «هيل فاير» وقنابل موجهة بالقمر الصناعي.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Pakistani courts let 3 out of every 4 terror suspects go: US State Dept

Published: September 1, 2011

Report says that Pakistan has failed to ban terrorist groups, courts release 3 out of 4 suspects. PHOTO: REUTERS/ FILE

LONDON: A US State Department report published last week said that Pakistan was incapable of prosecuting terror suspects, since three in four defendants are acquitted.

According to a report in The Telegraph, the US State Department’s 2010 report criticized its frontline ally in the war on terror saying it had had failed to outlaw militant Islamic terror groups, since they escaped bans by changing names.

It said that while Pakistan maintained it was committed to prosecuting those accused of terrorism, its Anti-Terrorism Court’s (ATC) rulings last year tell a different story showing that Pakistan’s acquittal rate of prosecuting suspected terrorists was approximately 75%.

The report further said that Islamabad had not closed loopholes which allowed terrorist groups and criminals to launder money (hawala), also mentioning former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s unresolved case as an example of how the investigative methods had to improve to collect better evidence, since the post assassination footage clearly showed that the crime scene in Rawalpindi was hosed down before evidence collection.

The report complains that Pakistan’s ‘weak implementation’ of a UN Security Council resolution which lists banned terrorist organisations remained a concern.

Wikileaks cables released earlier also showed that many of the more than 1,000 recently released US embassy cables relating to Pakistan speak of Pakistan’s battle against religious extremism and militancy, and the inability to being suspects to justice.

While some of the cables show concern on the trends observed by US diplomats, others simply relay what was being reported in the Pakistani media without comment.

In recent years, courts have yet to issue a verdict on a terrorism case or have released many terror suspects for lack of evidence, including the controversial Jamaat-ud-Dawa’s Ameer Prof Hafiz Muhammed Saeed.

The report comes amid deteriorating relations between the two countries and continuing anger in India at the slow progress in Pakistan’s prosecution of a number of alleged terrorist leaders charged with plotting the 2008 Mumbai massacre. Six Americans were among the 166 victims.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Balochistan is very important for US: Munter

US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on Thursday reiterated that his country would continue supporting Pakistan to strengthen democracy in the country.

Munter who called on Speaker of Balochistan assembly Aslam Botani here in Quetta said that Balochistan is very important for United States and his country would help in various development projects including water and power sector in the province.

He said Pakistan is truly friend and important ally of Washington and US would help Islamabad whenever it required added that US would play its role to strengthen democracy in the country. Meanwhile Cameron Munter announced to donate $0.1m for the SOS village in Quetta. It aims at provision of better future to the orphans and helpless children. Addressing the ceremony organised for children, he said that he was really impressed by the services being provided at the said centre established for children. He intermingled with the children residing their and played cricket with them which was highly appreciated by the participants.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Kaghan

Kaghan:

Other Facts: 154.5 kilometers in area. This valley has peaks and lakes in abundance.

Kaghan valley is the most beautiful & picturesque valley. That's why it is called virtual paradise,
unbelievably in pristine state and still unspoiled by the human. You'll find the Himalayan
peaks hidden with clouds or snow, somewhere you'll find the beautiful fairy tale lakes,
which will attract you toward them, and you might decide not to leave this at any cost.
Where Kaghan is full of scenic beauty there it is full of thrill and excitement for the
mountaineers and treks.

Kaghan Valley is a 155 kms long scenic wonderland. Lofty peaks crown the mountains ranges
on either side like turrets, ranging in height from 12,000 to 17,000 ft and more, with the eastern
range higher than the western. The bed of valley slopes up from 3,000 ft at Balakot, which, as it were,
the gateway of the valley, to 12,000 ft at Gittdas beyond which the valley crosses at Babusar Pass 14,000 ft.
The first ten miles or so are largely barren, but when the valley raises to about 5,000 ft
forests of pine and fir appear, densely overgrown with a variety of plants,
which has won for Kaghan the epithets of 'the botanists paradise'. The forests continue till about Naran 8,000 ft.

Road goes along the river Kunhar, meandering now to one side and now to the other.
But keeping most to the bed of the valley and never too far above the bank of the stream except in the very first state.

The Kaghan Valley is accessible by road from Abbottabad. From Abbottabad, 72 km drive to Balakot,
the gateway to Kaghan valley. Here you have to switch over to jeeps for your drive 100 km to Kaghan Valley.

Places of Interest

Balakot:

Kaghan valley starts from Balakot, which is famous for the Mausoleum of two Muslim warriors
Syed Ahmed Shaheed Brelvi and Shah Ismail who laid their lives fighting against Sikhs in the 18th century.
Balakot is situated at the foot of the mountains that goes thousands of feet above. The toy huts,
which are amazingly perched on their slopes. On other side is the Kunhar River,
which accompanies you all along your journey. The river is muddy in the plains
but as you go towards the mountains it becomes clearer. The road to Kaghan is frightening
because on your left are the deep slopes to the river and on your right are the lofty mountains.

Kawai:

13 miles away from Balakot to Kaghan is Kawai in these 13 miles you'll reach the altitude of 4000 feet
starting from 3000 feet which means that you have covered 1000 feet of altitude in just 13 miles.
The main place here to visit is Shogran, which is 5 miles jeep able trek now in these 5 miles you'll go up
another 3000 feet. Now you are 7000 feet above the sea level and rightly so because Shogran
means "Forest in the sky". You'll be able to view the some of the lofty peaks from here,
which are " Moosa Ka Musalla " and " Makra "having height of 14000 feet,
and Malika-e-Parbat (Queen of the Mountains) (17000 feet). Then comes Mahandri village
the altitude here is 5,800 feet now the landscape and the scene changes here and becomes wilder
the river Mahandri is still with you but you'll feel it much closer to you. Another 11 miles from here is
the village Kaghan at 7000 feet is the wonderland here river is 800 feet below the road.

Naran is the middle point of Kaghan Valley and it is a place where you defiantly want to spend few days of your leisure. This is the place of out-door pleasure. Here you'll depart from the river Kunhar and on both sides of road there are vast fields. Don't look here and there the melody you are hearing is provided by the river Kunhar who is with you on same level. If you like climbing this is a place for you because there are mountains all around you. You can explore the scenic and pictorials landscape and valleys by climbing up hiking. If you like fishing get your fishing license we have trout and mahasheer for you fishing here for tourist is must.

Lake Saiful Maluk:

Five mile away another 3000 feet above the Naran is Fairy Tale Lake Saiful Maluk the lake is accessible by jeep or by tracking because there is a mere trek to reach the lake. It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of this lake, which is like mirror at the altitude of 3200 meters. The Queen of the Mountains is standing in the east and looking her image in the mirror of Lake Saiful Maluk. You can spend few days here to monitor the guards of lake, which are towering peaks and spread all around the lake.

Malkandi Forest:

8 miles on the western slopes of Kaghan is Kamalban, a heavily populated forest of black bears and leopards, which do incalculable harm to the crops and young trees. Killing a bear is a big game and you'll get reward for shooting down a bear from forest officer as well as from the peasants. Besides these you'll be able to find Muskdeer, thar and goral, Chikore and Himalayan pheasants all over the valley. And if you'll go a little higher you'll be able to find red bear, snow leopard and ibex and occasionally a snow partridge or Ram Chikore or Murgh-I-Zarrin.

Lulu Sar Lake:

48 kilometers away from Naran, on Naran-Babusar road is Lulu Sar Lake which is wreathed in blue and gold wild flowers, and is the main source of river Kunhar. Near Gittidas is the 11,000 feet high Lulusar Lake out of which river Kunhar issues anew with redoubled strength to flow down the valley first as placid blue stream and then a roaring torrent until it joins the Jhelum. Lulusar has very enchanting beauty and its view remains in the mind of tourist for a long time. The surrounded by snowcapped hills whose purple and white forms are reflected in the green-blue waters of the silent lake, making it one of the most beautiful spots in the valley. From Gittidas the road goes on through the Babusar Pass into Gilgit. This road is one of the highest in the world.

Battakundi and Lalazar:

16 Kilometers from Naran is the Battakundi another enjoyable spot and is the turning point for Lalazar connected via jeepable road which a plateau of rare scenic beauty.

Babusar Pass:

Babusar pass is the end of the Kaghan valley is blocked by the mountains but the Babusar pass is the gate between Kaghan and Gilgit valley at the altitude of 13600 feet. From here you can have the glimpse of the naked mountain Naga Parbat with a towering height of 26,660 feet. Road at Babusar Pass is remained closed, because of snowbound, from October to June, also restricted during monsoon season.

Pakistan-Japan have centuries old links through Buddhism

Pakistan is a cradle of civilizations and has centuries-old links with Japan through Buddhism, that have continued to strengthen and flourish over the years, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Noor Muhammad Jadmani said. He was speaking to over a hundred members of NHK culture centers of Aoyama, Kashiwa, Utsunomia and Tochigi prefectures about the rich historical past of Pakistan at Tokyo. The Ambassador said the land that now comprises present day Pakistan was the centre of Buddhism, from where it spread to South East Asian countries including Japan.

He said though Pakistan-Japan diplomatic relations were established in 1952, but culturally the people of the two countries had centuries old strong bonds of friendship and understanding.
He invited the NHK culture centers members to visit Pakistan to see for themselves the historical places and artifacts.
Deputy Chief of Mission Imtiaz Ahmad gave a detailed briefing on the culture of Pakistan, besides Gandhara and Indus valley civilization. He spoke on Pakistani music, traditional dances and wedding ceremonies, besides food and famous cuisines. The audience were shown documentaries also.
Chairman Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Tariq Puri, who is currently visiting Japan also addressed the audience. He expressed his gratitude to the government of Japan which made it possible to export Pakistani mangoes to the Japanese market.
The audience were also the first Japanese to taste the Pakistani mangoes. “I am sure Japanese people will enjoy aroma and sweetness of Pakistani mangoes,” he said.
Referring to the recent unprecedented earthquake and tsunami, Tariq Puri said that Japanese nation proved that it can face any hardship and overcome difficulties through strong determination and concerted efforts. He offered heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in the earthquake and tsunami in the worst affected area.
Later, the members of NHK centers were served Pakistani mangoes juices and lasi as well as traditional Pakistani food.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Gilani approves recognition of Republic of South Sudan

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In a message to the president of South Sudan, the prime minister conveyed heartiest felicitations on behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan. - File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday approved the recognition of Republic of South Sudan by Pakistan.
The United Nations General Assembly added the candidacy of South Sudan as the 193rd member state after declaring its independence from Sudan on July 9. So far 88 countries have accorded recognition to the newest independent country.
In a message to the president of the Republic of South Sudan, the prime minister conveyed heartiest felicitations on behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan.
He expressed best wishes for the success in nation building efforts as well as in socio-economic development of South Sudan.
The prime minister said Pakistan looked forward to working closely with the South Sudanese government both at bilateral and multilateral levels to advance shared objectives of peace, prosperity and development of peoples of both the countries.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

ISI chief leaves for US to restore ties