DG ISPR: Will not allow its soil to be used against any other country

Pakistan on US-Iran: Will not allow its soil to be used against any other country

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Sunday said that Pakistan will only play the role of a peacemaker and not take sides in the ongoing conflict between the United States and neighbouring Iran.

Also Read: US should stop 'abusing' use of force says China

"In this scenario, prime minister Imran Khan and the army chief have adopted a very clear stance that Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used against anyone and play its strong role for regional peace," army spokesman General Asif Ghafoor, told local broadcaster ARY News.

“Islamabad and Washington were in talks for the last four or five months over the issue and linking it as Pakistan aligning with US is Indian propaganda,” he said.

China: US should stop 'abusing' use of force

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said "not to abuse force"during a call with his Iranian counterpart on Saturday.

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"The dangerous US military operation violates the basic norms of international relations and will aggravate regional tensions and turbulence," Wang told Javad Zarif according to Chinese media, referring to the killing in Iraq on Friday of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.

China & Iran relations

  The two civilizations have had a history of cultural, political, and economic exchanges along the Silk Road since at least 200 BC, and possibly earlier. To this day, China and Iran have developed a friendly economic and strategic partnership.

  As of 2019, Iran has signed onto Xi Jinping's signature One Belt One Road plan, and Iran is considered to be a key part of China's geopolitical ambitions in central Asia and the Middle East, sometimes described in terms of a new Great Game.

India: Kanpur Train Accident Kills 2 and 30 Injured.

India: Kanpur Train Accident Kills 2 and 30 Injured.

Fifteen coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer express derailed near Kanpur early on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 28 others.

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Train no. 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Express went off the tracks between Rura and Metha railway stations, about 50km from Kanpur, the ministry of railways said on Twitter.

India: Software is made by Nepal to exchange banned Indian notes

India: Software is made by Nepal to exchange banned Indian notes

Nepal’s central bank says it is getting new software to facilitate the exchange of demonitised Indian notes in the country.

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The software was developed by NRB as India has not responded to Nepali government’s proposal to provide exchange facility to Nepalis holding Indian currency in the scrapped denominations.

Iran: 45+ Died & 100+injured in train collision

Iran: 45+ Died & 100+injured in train collision

Semnan, Iran: At least 44 people have been killed and 100 others injured when two passenger trains collided in Iran's north-central province of Semnan, and the death toll is likely to rise, according to news reports and local officials.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani ordered an acceleration of rescue efforts as well as an investigation into the cause of the deadly crash on Friday.

China: One dead after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits China

China: One dead after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits China

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has struck China's northwestern border with Tajikistan, killing at least one person, destroying houses and severing a railway line.

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China's state news agency Xinhua says rescue teams in the Xinjiang region have been sent to help isolated communities on China's mountainous border with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

China: Chinese Defense Ministry explain deepen defense and military reform

China: Chinese Defense Ministry explain deepen defense and military reform

Beijing: the Central Military Commission reform work conference held in Beijing, the CPC Central Committee General Secretary and State President and CMC Chairman Xi Jinping deepen reform of national defense and the armed forces issued a mobilization order - the full implementation of the reform strategy of a strong army, a strong army with Chinese characteristics unswervingly take the road.

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Since the reform of the Central Military Commission meeting, the reforms rapidly, focused on solving the "above the neck" reform, made an important breakthrough in the leadership and command system reform and build the Central Military Commission - theater - Force operational command system and the Central Military Commission - the military services - force leadership and management system.

India: Prime Minister of India claimed that India's water is flowing in Pakistan but they will not let it happen now.

India:  Prime Minister of India claimed that India's water is flowing in Pakistan but they will not let it happen now.

He was addressing farmers in Indian Punjab on Friday. “The fields of our farmers must have adequate water. Water that belongs to India cannot be allowed to go to Pakistan…Government will do everything to give enough water to our farmers,” he said, the Indian Express reported.

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During a rally in Indian Punjab, Modi claimed that India’s water is flowing in Pakistan but they will not let it happen now.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives in Islamabad on official visit.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives in Islamabad on official visit.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for a two-day official visit.

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The visiting dignitary was received by senior foreign office officials upon arrival, Radio Pakistan reported.

South Korea, Japan sign military sharing deal

South Korea, Japan sign military sharing deal

Japan and South Korea, once bitter enemies, have agreed to their closest military co-operation since the end of World War II.

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A military-intelligence sharing deal, which has been in the pipeline for five years, will allow both countries to share information directly without using the US military as an intermediary.

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping attended the twenty-fourth APEC informal leadership meeting and delivered an important speech

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping attended the twenty-fourth APEC informal leadership meeting and delivered an important speech

2016 APEC (APEC) CEO Summit, held in Lima, Peru on the 19th. Chinese President Xi Jinping invited to attend and entitled "Deepening partnerships enhance the driving force for development," the keynote speech.

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 President Xi Jinping said in his speech, a comprehensive analysis of the outstanding problems facing the world economy, clearly a leading role in world economic recovery in the Asia-Pacific is proposed to promote world economic growth,

Hong Kong market opens lower, crude oil jumps.

Hong Kong market opens lower, crude oil jumps.

The Hong Kong stock market on Friday snapped the two-day losing streak in which it had given up more than 60 points or 0.3 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 22,340-point plateau, although the market may head south again on Monday.

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Property stocks were down after poor weekend sales and rising expectations of an interest rate hike in the United States. Henderson Land slipped 0.24 per cent and New World Development fell 0.23 per cent.

India: Train crash, 96+ killed, 100+ injured.

India: Train crash, 96+ killed, 100+ injured.

NEW DELHI: At least 96 people were killed and over 100 injured when 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan in Kanpur Dehat district today.

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At least 96 people have been killed after 14 carriages of an Indian express train derailed in northern Uttar Pradesh state, police say.

Malaysia: Protesters against Malaysian PM ‘Najib Razak’ start marching.

Malaysia: Protesters against Malaysian PM ‘Najib Razak’ start marching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A mass street rally calling for Malaysian leader Najib Razak to resign over graft allegations is in full swing despite a dragnet that saw at least 13, including Bersih chief Maria Chin Abdullah being detained overnight.

 

Source: ABC

The electoral reforms group preceded with the protest, that saw supporters gather from 10am on Saturday (Nov 19) at Maybank Square in Bangsar, and the National Mosque which is a short walk away from the iconic Independence Square.

APEC to promote free trade over protectionism - will help the poor, unemployed.

APEC to promote free trade over protectionism - will help the poor, unemployed.

Foreign and trade ministers from 21 Pacific Rim economies pledged Thursday to promote free trade in the face of rising protectionism, Japan’s trade minister said, in a veiled counter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his anti-globalism rhetoric.

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The global economy is crying out for leadership to stem the opposition to free-trade, yet the stagnant economic recovery post-Global Financial Crisis is having countries implementing inward looking policies.

Turkish President Erdogan arrives in Pakistan.

Turkish President Erdogan arrives in Pakistan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on a two days official visit to Pakistan.

Source: Dawn

Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif among others welcomed the President of Turkey and the first lady.

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit three Latin American countries and will leave today to attend the APEC meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit three Latin American countries and will leave today to attend the APEC meeting

Xi Jinping left Beijing by special plane on the morning of the 16th, to be President of the Republic of Ecuador Rafael Correa, President of the Republic of Peru Kuczynski, President of the Republic of Chile Bachelet invited, Ecuador, Peru, Chile state visit; the invitation of President of the Republic of Peru, Kuczynski invitation to attend the APEC informal leadership meeting of the twenty-fourth, held in Lima, Peru.

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the President of the learning about to take off, the first stop is not the country visited Ecuador,

Turk President Erdogan to visit Pakistan, Uzbekistan to strengthen ties.

Turk President Erdogan  to visit Pakistan, Uzbekistan to strengthen ties.

Erdoğan will fly to Uzbekistan on November 17 and hold official talks with interim President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and discuss regional and international developments with him. Presidential sources highlighted that Erdoğan's visit aims to develop and further strengthen relations and cooperation with both countries.

Source: The Express Tribune

Erdogan is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain. The two leaders are expected to cover topics ranging from bilateral relations to regional and international issues.

China offer’s ‘Mutual Friendship, Respect & Co-operation world in China-US Relations’ to Trump.

China offer’s ‘Mutual Friendship, Respect & Co-operation world in China-US Relations’ to Trump.

China’s leader has spoken to US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his stunning election victory.

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President Xi Jinping and Trump spoke on the phone Sunday night, and "established a clear sense of mutual respect for one another," according to a short statement from Trump's transition team.

On Sunday the historic launch of trade activity through China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Begins.

On Sunday the historic launch of trade activity through China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Begins.

ISLAMABAD: The civil and military leadership of China and Pakistan will open international port at Gwadar on Sunday. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif will see off Chinese containers leaving for Africa.

 

Source: Kund Malir

Sea ports play significant role in the economic growth of a country  The Gwadar Port of Pakistan has a prime geographical location. It is situated at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, the cross junction of international sea shipping and oil trade routes.