Pak-US strategic dialogue successful: PM
ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction over Pakistan-US strategic dialogue, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that Pakistan-US strategic dialogue indicated that the two countries were enjoying cordial relationship, which would further strengthen with the passage of time.
He appreciated the US’s support to the democratic government and the assistance in various sectors, especially energy and infrastructure development.
The Premier expressed these views in a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan to the US, Hussain Haqqani, who called on him here at PM Secretariat on Monday.
Prime Minister Gilani expressed satisfaction over the conclusion of the fifth Round of Strategic Dialogue and declared these productive, which would have far-reaching and positive results.
He specially mentioned the understanding between the two countries on the negotiation for acquisition of civil nuclear technology and said that it would help resolve the energy shortage faced by the country.
He added that the US eagerness to provide wide access to the Pakistani products to the American markets would also go a long way in translating the relationship into a long-term partnership.
The Prime Minister asked the Ambassador to develop closer coordination with the American leadership so that there might be complete harmony between the two countries regarding any matter.
He further asked him to facilitate the Pakistani community living in the US so as to help resolve their difficulties and assist them to focus on their jobs and businesses. Hussain Haqqani briefed the Prime Minister about the fifth Round of Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue.
He informed that the US has agreed to further enhance its assistance to Pakistan to support programmes and projects in the priority areas of energy, food security and social sector development.
He apprised that the US has announced financial assistance for 18 projects in the energy sector in different parts of the country.
Missile hits Bara Bazaar; no casualties reported
BARA: A missile fired from some unknown location hit in Khyber Agency area of Niazi Market; however, fatalities were reported, Geo News reported Monday.
According to sources, the rocket was meant to hit Bara Press Club, situated near Niazi Market of Bara Bazaar. There are security forces posts around the Club.
The area is clamped with curfew since long.
Later on, the security forces began bombing the suspected hideouts of the extremists.
Altit camp affectees marching towards spillway
HUNZA: The remaining IDPs of Altit camp in Hunza are marching towards spillway in protest after rejecting government’s relief package. Large number of women and children are among the protestors.
More than 400 people, majority of male members of IDPs families belonged to Attabad and Sarat had already left for their devastated areas few days ago. No government official was there to negotiate the protestors and stop them from marching towards devastated areas on Monday. Land sliding is underway in theses areas.
Gilani urges army to get ready for challenges
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy’s war game Shamsheer-i-Behr IV has begun on Monday.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani while addressing the inaugural function said Pakistan wants peace but army must be ready to take on challenges. Pakistan Navy is custodian of Pakistan’s territorial waters and these exercises will help to plan naval defence strategy in future, he added.
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrartul Ibad, Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman were also present at this occasion.
PM Gilani, Shahbaz Meeting Underway
LAHORE, Pakistan News: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif called on Monday Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani who reached here on a visit to provincial capital yesterday.
The two leaders reportedly discussed the overall political situation and developments in the wake of Supreme Court of Pakistan’s verdict against National Reconciliation Ordinance and resumption of corruption cases against various politicians.
They also discussed ways to end an ongoing cold-war between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – two major coalition partners in Punjab government – and on the issues related to routine affairs of the provincial government.
Ways to increase cooperation between the two parties and an increase in provincial cabinet were also discussed, the channel added.
PM Gilani, Shahbaz Meeting Underway was first posted on December 21, 2009 at 11:57 am.
PM Gilani, Shahbaz Meeting Underway
LAHORE, Pakistan News: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif called on Monday Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani who reached here on a visit to provincial capital yesterday.
The two leaders reportedly discussed the overall political situation and developments in the wake of Supreme Court of Pakistan’s verdict against National Reconciliation Ordinance and resumption of corruption cases against various politicians.
They also discussed ways to end an ongoing cold-war between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – two major coalition partners in Punjab government – and on the issues related to routine affairs of the provincial government.
Ways to increase cooperation between the two parties and an increase in provincial cabinet were also discussed, the channel added.
PM Gilani, Shahbaz Meeting Underway was first posted on December 21, 2009 at 11:57 am.
