Pakistan, India sign three trade agreements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India Wednesday signed three trade agreements with pledges to adhere to all the accords in letter and spirit and build bridges of understanding to lead the two countries towards prosperity and stability. The two sides signed agreements including Customs Cooperation Agreement, Mutual Recognition Agreement and Redressal of Trade Grievances Agreement to build confidence of the business community on both the sides. The agreements were signed at the conclusion of bilateral trade talks between the Commerce Ministers of Pakistan andIndia. Through the implementation of these agreements, the two countries will systematically address the issues related to non- tariff barriers. Addressing a press...

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Four names for new DG ISI under consideration

PM Gilani, COAS Gen. Kayani and ISI Chief Lt. Gen. Ahmed Shuja Pasha during a meeting at Prime Minister House in Islamabad.—AP/File photo ISLAMABAD: The government mulls over assigning a new director general of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as its current chief Lt-Gen Shuja Pasha’s tenure ends on March 18, DawnNews reported on Wednesday. According to sources, the four names under consideration for the post are Maj-Gen Mohammad Asif, Maj-Gen Naushad Kiyani, Lt-Gen Zaheerul Islam and Lt-Gen Javed Iqbal. Extending Pasha’s tenure is also on the cards, it added. It is important to note that the tenure of the current DG ISI has been extended twice by the government. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani...

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Pakistan Wins International Cyber Drill between 28 countries

Pakistan Wins International Cyber DrillPakistan has marked victory in International Cyber Drill Competition, the competition was based on tricks and techniques regarding “Cyber Security and how to secure systems from hackers and hack attacks”. Pakistan took part in the drill for the first time and beaten experts from 28 other countries. Ammar Jaffri, President at Pakistan Information Security Association ” Pakistan took part in this cyber drill for the first time and won”. President at Pakistan Information Security Association was founded in 2005 to educate people on immediate response on hacking attacks. Four members from Pakistan Information Security Association and four students from National University of Sciences & Technology...

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US citizen released in Peshawar

Peshawar: The US citizen William Charleswho was arrested from Peshawar airport after Airport Security Force (ASF) found17 rounds of 9mm in his custody has been handed over to US Consulate. Police said the detainee was an an employee of US Consulate, enjoying diplomatic immunity against any lawsuit. Mr Charles was arrested while travelling to Islamabad via PIA flight PK-218 and shifted to Cantonment Police Station. Shortly after his arrest US Consulate was contacted to prove the statement of Charles of being a diploma...

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US citizen arrested at Peshawar Airport

A US citizen was held at Peshawar Airport after 17 live bullets were recovered from his luggage. According to sources, an American citizen, traveling from Peshawar to Islamabad was arrested at the Peshawar Airport after 17 live bullets were recovered from his luggage. The arrested man, identified as William Arthur Charles, was shifted to Police Station Gharbi for further investigatio...

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The horrible plight of seven ISI-held suspects brought to SC

ISLAMABAD: Heavens did not fall on Monday when the ISI-held seven human skeletons were produced before the Supreme Court. They wore the bare minimum dress in the freezing weather; their ghastly looks drew fears and tears of the family members; one was limping and another carried a urine bag. Detainee Dr Niaz had lost 42kg weight in the agency’s custody. The detainees’ brown skins had turned dark and caught multiple skin diseases, among others. Their horrible condition was reminiscent of the inhumane treatment given by US soldiers to Iraqis at Abu Ghraib Jail. Even Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, heading a three-member bench, felt alarmed at this sorry sight: “Look at them. They don’t have warm clothing; no jackets even. I feel ashamed to see a detainee with a urine bag at this young...

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