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THE HAGUE — An international body overseeing the destruction of chemical weapons stocks said Monday it had granted an extension to India, Libya, Russia and the United States. “The States Parties approved requests for extensions of the final date for the destruction of the declared chemical weapons stockpiles >> >>
 

Kashmir never considered as integral part, says FO
ICG report on Afghanistan rejected
By Asghar Ali Mubarak

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir is unchanged and Islamabad will not show one-sided flexibility over the last standing issue, said Foreign Office spokesperson here. Tasnim Aslam, in her weekly press briefing said that Pakistan had never claimed that Kashmir was its integral part during the last 60 years.  “If the Kashmiris want accession to Pakistan, the government will consult them,” she said, adding, “We honor their aspiration and will continue their support”. She said if the Kashmir issue was   >> >>


 

Pak, Yemen identify fields to boost ties

ADEN (Yemen)—Unanimity of views marked wide-ranging discussions between Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen here Monday. The discussions covered bilateral relations and regional and international issues. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who is on a three-day visit to Yemen, flew into Aden, an hour’s flight from the capital Sana’a, met President Saleh at the Presidential Palace. The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between Yemen and Pakistan in political, diplomatic >> >>


 

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