NATO supply issue to be resolved soon: Gilani

PM, British Defence Secy discuss coop in defence sector

London—Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the issue of NATO supply would be resolved soon. British Defence Secretary Phillip Hamond called on PM Gilani and discussed the matter pertaining to Nato supply line and Afghan issue. The British Defence Secretary said that negotiations on Nato supply is progressing in the right direction but Pakistan would not accept any pre-condition. PM Gilani also said that political solution to Afghan problem must be found because military operation does not solve any problem.

Pak not invited to NATO summit

Brussels/Washington—US and NATO in a bid to punish Pakistan for blocking NATO supply route have decided against inviting Pakistan to the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago. According to reports, Pakistan’s chances of attending the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago, on May 20 and 21, have died down following a deadlock in Pak-US relations. Both countries have adopted tough positions on their respective demands and a resolution in the immediate future appears highly improbable. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Friday that Pakistan had not been invited to the upcoming Chicago summit.

Kerry warns Pakistan to be more cooperative

Washington—A top American Senator has warned Pakistan that the US would have no other option but to resort to “self-help” if Islamabad does not become more cooperative in the war against terrorism. Such a warning, ahead of the Chicago summit later this month which is expected to take crucial discussions related to Afghanistan, came from none other than Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee and architect of the Kerry-Lugar-Berman Bill that allotted USD 7.5 billion to Pakistan for five years.

Nato supply politicizes economic values

Karachi —NATO supplies issue seems costing Pakistan economy severely due to unfriendly attitude of the West reflected in excessive politicization of the much needed EU package which is feared either to be scrapped or shelved indefinitely. Besides excessive politicization of the much sought after EU concessions by the textile industry in Pakistan the fear regarding EU package being scrapped stemmed from the US bill also seeking a ban on trade with Pakistan besides a possible 90 per cent cut of aid to Pakistan.

Magsi says Governor rule no answer

Quetta —Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi Governor Balochistan said here Friday that the Governor rule in the province is no answer to improve the law and order deteriorating situation. Talking to this scribe he said that President Asif Ali Zardari asked him for the Governor rule in Balochistan in the presence of Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani Chief Minister and he vehemently opposed it assuring let the present provincial government complete its tenure for the sake of democracy.

Aman Ki Asha, where is Aman Bhasha?

ONE can invent sweetest slogans but slogans can not be a camouflage for reality. In this slogan there is a sweet dream but based on what facts? There is much noise on Aman ki Asha but what is the substance. The idea of peace is good if it if based on facts and there is not declaration of the Asha but substance in the Bhasha. It seems so far there is just noise too much sweet nonsense from India’s side but known but no visible translation of the new slogans of I love Aman and you love Aman and we love Aman but nothing from India’s side to match the declared.

Missing persons case SC displeased at FC IG’s absence

Islamabad—Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry Friday said the court will task the Corp Commander to recover the missing persons, in case Inspector General of the FC keeps on shunning the court orders. Heading a two-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) hearing a case of law and order situation in Balochistan and missing persons, the CJP expressed displeasure over the absence of Inspector General (IG), Frontier Constabulary Balochistan, Major General Nadir Zaib in the hearing, a private TV channel reported.