Pakistan
PIA pays $7mn after plane seizure in Malaysia
On Friday, the PIA informed the London High Court that it paid the amount to Peregrine Aviation Charlie Ltd in the case pertaining to two jets leased to it by the Dublin-based AerCap, reports Geo News. The court was told that the PIA did not make payments since it asked for the amendment of its claim last July and that it owed $580,000 per month to the airliner.
Pak actions on anti-Indian terrorists incomplete: US Defence chief nominee
In written replies to questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee, he said, "If confirmed, I will press Pakistan to prevent its territory from being used as a sanctuary for militants and violent extremist organizations." Austin who needs the US Senate confirmation to be the defence secretary, provided written answers to questions from the Committee ahead of its hearings held earlier this week.
Imran kicks-off 3G/4G internet services in Waziristan
The Prime Minister went on to explain that "security issues" were a major reason in the delay behind providing 3G/4G internet services. The premier made the remarks while addressing a cheque distribution ceremony for the successful applicants of the Kamyab Jawan Loan Scheme and the Youth Internship Scheme
Will press Pak to prevent its soil from being used as sanctuary for militants: US defence secy nominee
Austin, who served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command, made these remarks during his confirmation hearing for the post of secretary of defence before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee.
Placards of PM Modi, other world leaders seen at pro-freedom rally in Sindh of Pakistan
The protesters were seen raising pro-freedom slogans and wanted the intervention of PM Narendra Modi and other world leaders for their freedom from Pakistan. The protesters said that Sindh is the home of Indus Valley Civilisation and Vedic religion, illegitimately occupied by the British Empire and was delivered by them to Pakistan in 1947.
PIA passenger aircraft 'held back' at Kuala Lumpur airport over lease dispute
A PIA spokesman said that a leasing dispute was going on between the PIA and an Irish company and the latter had filed a case in the UK six months ago and the Malaysian court took an ex-parte decision about the plane. Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur was in close contact with the Malaysian authorities to resolve the matter.
Pakistan International Airlines plane seized in Malaysia
The PIA plane was seized on the orders of a local Malaysian court, the Geo News report said citing sources as saying. PIA had leased two aircraft, including the seized Boeing-777, from a Vietnamese company in 2015.
Pakistan hosting 2nd trilateral meeting with Turkey, Azerbaijan
The Pakistan Foreign Office said, "the three sides would also explore possibilities of deepening trilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest, including peace and security, trade and investment, science and technology, education and cultural cooperation".
Pakistan FM, Afghanistan politician discuss peace process
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad said that Khalili, a former Vice President, arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Power distribution system breakdown plunges Pak into darkness
The blackout began at about 11.50 p.m. on Saturday when power failures were reported in all major cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi and Rawalpindi. According to the National Transmission and Despatch Company, the system had tripped, and it may take a while to restore power.
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