Monthly Archives: April 2008
Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile Shaheen II
Pakistan on Monday successfully test-fired a long-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, the military said. The Shaheen II, or Hatf VI, missile with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,280 miles) was launched from an undisclosed location, … Continue reading
No compromise on nuclear programme of national interest : Shah
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday categorically denied to give any representation to any foreign official in the National Command Authority and added that there will be no compromise on nuclear programme of national interest. Talking to newsmen at … Continue reading
Musharraf for international, regional cooperation to protect environment
President Pervez Musharraf called on Saturday for strengthening concerted international and regional co-operation, protect the environment, strive for conservation and improvement of energy efficiency and free transfer of technology to cut environmental hazards. In a keynote address here at the … Continue reading
President confers Hilal-e-Imtiaz on 34 military officials
President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz (military) awards on 34 officers of armed forces in recognition of their meritorious services and exemplary professionalism. The investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr was attended by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman … Continue reading
UK for early end to Pakistan’s suspension from Commonwealth
Britain on Wednesday said as democracy was restored in Pakistan after credible elections, it will work towards calling an early meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) to end Pakistan’s suspension from the Commonwealth. In a telephone call to … Continue reading
Musharraf to visit China next week : Chinese vice FM
resident Pervez Musharraf is scheduled to attend the upcoming Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), said the Chinese vice Foreign Minister here on Thursday. “President Pervez Musharraf will address the ceremony at the inaugural session. During the visit the Chinese President … Continue reading