SECURITY
One Killed in Target Killing Incident in Karachi
Karachi: Unidentified person killed a political worker of Mutahida Qaumi Movement in Sector 6-E of Orangi Town in Karachi. Dawn
Improved law, order helps in detecting suspected polio cases in Fata
PESHAWAR: According Health officials working for polio eradication, the authorities in Federally Administered Tribal Areas are able to detect suspected polio cases owing to improvement in law and order situation. Dawn
KP Governor Inquires After Health Of Parachinar Blast Victim
PARACHINAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra visited the Kurram Agency Headquarter Hospital and inquired after the health of the people who sustained injuries in Parachinar twin blasts. As per details, Jhagra visited the Agency Hospital where he inquired after the health of those injured in the twin blasts in the violence hit city. Radio TNN , Akhbar-e-Khyber
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Accord with Tajikistan on enhancing connectivity
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is in the Tajikistan capital on a two-day official visit, with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon signed the joint declaration aimed at enhancing connectivity between the two countries and in the region at large. With a focus on regional connectivity, trade and energy, Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation by increasing collaboration in economy, defence and security, agriculture and education. Dawn , The Express Tribune, The News
McCain`s warning reflects changing mood in Washington
US Senator John McCain`s warning that if Pakistan does not stop supporting the Haqqani network, the United States should change its `behaviour` towards the Pakistani nation reflects the changing mood in Washington towards a country once considered a close ally. Senator McCain, who was in Islamabad recently before flying over to Kabul, said he had conveyed this message to Pakistan`s civilian and military leaders as well. Dawn
