CM Punjab meets General Kayani
October 30, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Staff Report
RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif held meeting with the Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani Saturday.
Sources told that law and order situation in the country, post flood conditions, rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons by the recent floods and other such issues were discussed in the meeting.
Punjab CM appreciated efforts of Pakistan army during the floods in the country. Trend Pk
Obama claims he is devoted towards Pakistan
US President Barack Obama has said that he is devoted towards Pakistan and there would not be any compromise upon democracy.
Pakistani delegation led by Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani met US President Obama at the White House. This meeting continued for an hour and US President underlined the importance of the Dialogue in moving our relationship toward a true partnership based on mutual respect and common interests. The US President and the Pakistani delegation agreed on the need for regional stability, and specifically on the importance of cooperating toward a peaceful and stable outcome in Afghanistan. Talking exclusively to Dunya News, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that this meeting is a breakthrough and fruitful results of this visit will appear very soon.
Obama claims he is devoted towards Pakistan
US President Barack Obama has said that he is devoted towards Pakistan and there would not be any compromise upon democracy.
Pakistani delegation led by Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani met US President Obama at the White House. This meeting continued for an hour and US President underlined the importance of the Dialogue in moving our relationship toward a true partnership based on mutual respect and common interests. The US President and the Pakistani delegation agreed on the need for regional stability, and specifically on the importance of cooperating toward a peaceful and stable outcome in Afghanistan. Talking exclusively to Dunya News, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that this meeting is a breakthrough and fruitful results of this visit will appear very soon.
Obama claims he is devoted towards Pakistan
US President Barack Obama has said that he is devoted towards Pakistan and there would not be any compromise upon democracy.
Pakistani delegation led by Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani met US President Obama at the White House. This meeting continued for an hour and US President underlined the importance of the Dialogue in moving our relationship toward a true partnership based on mutual respect and common interests. The US President and the Pakistani delegation agreed on the need for regional stability, and specifically on the importance of cooperating toward a peaceful and stable outcome in Afghanistan. Talking exclusively to Dunya News, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that this meeting is a breakthrough and fruitful results of this visit will appear very soon.
COAS chairs Corps commanders’ conference
RAWALPINDI: The Corps Commanders” Conference was underway at the GHQ in Rawalpindi on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani.
The conference was reviewing measures taken with regard to rehabilitating the country”s flood-hit regions.
Appreciating the relief activities of the Pakistan army, General Ashfaq Kayani announced that one day”s salary of the army will be donated for flood relief.
Gen Kayani Visits South Waziristan
WANA, Pakistan: Gen Kayani Visits South Waziristan, Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani visited Ladha and areas of Sararoga on Saturday. The Army Chief also visisted camps of IDPs in Dera Ismael Khan and met with displaced people.
According to ISPR, addressing soldiers in Ladha and Sararoga the Army Chief said that Pak forces are fighting bravely with militants in South Waziristan. He said that people’s support is vital to win the operation Rah-e-Nijaat. The Army Chief lauded the sacrifices of troops in the ongoing operation.
General Kayani met with Field Commanders, soldiers and IDPs in Dera Ismael Khan. The Army Chief said on the occasion that the armed forces would play their role for the rehabilitation of the displaced people and comprehensive steps would be taken for economic and social development of the war-hit areas.
Gen Kayani Visits South Waziristan was first posted on November 14, 2009 at 10:45 pm.
Pakistan forces under pressure due to tension on Eastern border
November 13, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
Lahore, Pakistan News :- Pakistan forces under pressure due to tension on Eastern border: PM Gilani.
US National Security Advisor James L. Jones has assured Pakistan’s high-level political and military leadership of his sincere intention to pursue a long term strategic partnership based on mutual interests and mutual respect while Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan was fully committed to take its ongoing operations of clearing its territory from the terrorists and extremists to its logical conclusions, its forces were over-stretched because of continuous tension on the Eastern border.
General (R) James L. Jones, US National Security Advisor of President Obama met with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, President Asif Ali Zardari and Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani in Islamabad today. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and US Ambassador to Pakistan Ms. Anne W. Patterson were also present during the meeting.
The Prime Minister stated it was imperative that the US should be sensitive about Pakistan’s core interests i.e. Kashmir, water issue, Indian military capability and the requirements of balance of power in South Asia.
The US, hence has to use its influence with India for resumption of composite dialogue and lessening of tension with Pakistan to enable Pakistan to concentrate its attention and energies in the fight against militancy and terrorism, the PM added.
General (R) James L. Jones said the US considered Pakistan as its most strategic ally and wanted to proceed on a new way forward through consultations and coordination on every important bilateral issue particularly the ones related to the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, he added. He agreed with the Prime Minister that the new US policy on Afghanistan should be formulated by taking into account the vital interests of Pakistan.
James L. Jones also called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Presidency on Friday. Matters relating to Pakistan’s struggle against militancy, rehabilitation of IDPs and early reimbursement of the arrears in coalition support fund (CSF) were discussed during the meeting.
Pakistan forces under pressure due to tension on Eastern border was first posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:40 pm.
GHQ Attack Foiled
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan army has foiled the terrorists attack on GHQ and killed four terrorists whereas six army men embraced shahadat during the action completed within one hour.
According to reports, four terrorists riding in a white car targeted check post near GHQ.
They tried to move another check post when security guards intercept them. Security forces retaliated swiftly and effectively and killed four terrorists during an hour long action. Six security personnel had been martyred in the operation.
DG ISPR Major General Athar Abbas said terrorists wearing forces uniform and riding in a white Suzuki car attacked first check post with automatic weapons. On the resistance of security guards, they tried to move towards another check point. Four terrorists were killed during exchange of fire. The area has been cordoned off as search operation in underway in the area and situation is completely under control.
GHQ Attack Foiled was first posted on October 10, 2009 at 3:28 pm.
President, PM Gilani Discuss Kerry-Lugar Bill
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani held a high-level meeting here at Presidency on Friday.
According to sources, two leaders discussed issues relating to overall law and order situation, matters of internal security and ways to address controversies over US’s Kerry-Lugar aid bill.
Two leaders also expressed strong condemnation over GHQ attack occurred in Rawalpindi this morning, sources said.
Moreover, on the occasion, it was also decided to take country’s civil and military leadership on board before reaching any decision on Kerry-Lugar Bill while the consensus on the bill shall be sought in parliament.
Sources said the efforts are being made to send the strong and untied massages to US over acceptance, modification or rejection of KLB.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani was too scheduled to attend the meeting but could not make sure his presence due to GHQ terror attack, army sources confirmed.
President, PM Gilani Discuss Kerry-Lugar Bill was first posted on October 10, 2009 at 4:17 pm.
LHC Reserves Verdict on Polls Deferment Plea
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reserved verdict on a petition filed by Punjab government in a bid to stay the upcoming by-polls in NA-123 (Lahore), NA-55 (Rawalpindi), PP-82 (Jhang) and PP-284 Bahawalnagar.
The court took serious notice for not presenting record by Election Commission of Pakistan and directed deputy attorney general to present the record within 15 minutes.
Justice Saqib Nisar declared that election is mandatory for democracy and rule of constitution. He said Election Commission in its order did not mention anywhere that details submitted by Punjab government has been reviewed completely. Government’s counsel Khawaja Haris said it is evident that Election Commission always consults with the government. Justice Nisar said law will be the winner in case of clash between law and tradition.
The chief of Awami Muslim League Sheikh Rashid in his argument said Election Commission gave full time to Punjab government and government is reluctant to organize by-polls for the sake of its own interests.
Manzoor Hussain Gilani Advocate said maintenance of law and order is provincial government’s responsibility and people should not be suffered.
LHC Reserves Verdict on Polls Deferment Plea was first posted on October 6, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
