Indian soldiers 'foiled' the Chinese bid to unilaterally change facts

China has rejected Indian accusations that the former's troops crossed the border in Ladakh, saying its forces “never crossed the line of actual control.”

The Indian army had earlier claimed in a statement that Chinese troops carried out military movements over the weekend to change the status quo on a disputed border in a fresh flare-up between the two sides.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing on Monday that both sides were in communication regarding the situation on the ground.

“On the night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA [People's Liberation Army] troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo,” the Indian army had claimed in a statement.

It said Indian soldiers 'foiled' the Chinese bid to “unilaterally change facts on the ground.”

For months, Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a face-off in the western Himalayas where both sides accuse the other of violating the Line of Actual Control, or the de facto border. In June, 20 Indian soldiers were killed during a clash in the Galwan valley, following which the two sides had agreed to pull back.

But despite several rounds of talks, troops remain faced off at other points, including the high altitude Pangong Tso lake, which both countries claim.

The Indian army said the latest flare-up took place along the lake.

“Indian troops pre-empted this PLA activity on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground,” it said.

India and China have not been able to agree on their nearly 3,500 km (2,000 mile) border over which they went to war in 1962. The flare up this summer is the most serious in over half a century.

Military officials of the two countries were holding a meeting at a border point to resolve the latest crisis, the Indian army said.

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Corona cases in Pakistan rose to 295,849, recovery rate rose to 280,682

The number of confirmed Corona cases in Pakistan rose to 295,849 on Monday after new infections were confirmed in the country.

Total: 295,849

• Sindh: 129,348

• Punjab: 96,769

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 36,044

• Balochistan: 12,869

• Islamabad Capital Territory: 15,625

• Gilgit-Baltistan: 2,896

• AJK: 2,298

Deaths: 6,294

• Punjab: 2,198

• Sindh: 2,401

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 1,250

• Balochistan: 141

• Islamabad Capital Territory: 175

• Gilgit-Baltistan: 67

• AJK: 62

RECOVERED: 280,682

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Corona cases in Pakistan rose to 295,849, recovery rate rose to 280,682

The number of confirmed Corona cases in Pakistan rose to 295,849 on Monday after new infections were confirmed in the country.

Total: 295,849

• Sindh: 129,348

• Punjab: 96,769

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 36,044

• Balochistan: 12,869

• Islamabad Capital Territory: 15,625

• Gilgit-Baltistan: 2,896

• AJK: 2,298

Deaths: 6,294

• Punjab: 2,198

• Sindh: 2,401

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 1,250

• Balochistan: 141

• Islamabad Capital Territory: 175

• Gilgit-Baltistan: 67

• AJK: 62

RECOVERED: 280,682

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Indian soldiers 'foiled' the Chinese bid to unilaterally change facts

China has rejected Indian accusations that the former's troops crossed the border in Ladakh, saying its forces “never crossed the line of actual control.”

The Indian army had earlier claimed in a statement that Chinese troops carried out military movements over the weekend to change the status quo on a disputed border in a fresh flare-up between the two sides.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing on Monday that both sides were in communication regarding the situation on the ground.

“On the night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA [People's Liberation Army] troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo,” the Indian army had claimed in a statement.

It said Indian soldiers 'foiled' the Chinese bid to “unilaterally change facts on the ground.”

For months, Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a face-off in the western Himalayas where both sides accuse the other of violating the Line of Actual Control, or the de facto border. In June, 20 Indian soldiers were killed during a clash in the Galwan valley, following which the two sides had agreed to pull back.

But despite several rounds of talks, troops remain faced off at other points, including the high altitude Pangong Tso lake, which both countries claim.

The Indian army said the latest flare-up took place along the lake.

“Indian troops pre-empted this PLA activity on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground,” it said.

India and China have not been able to agree on their nearly 3,500 km (2,000 mile) border over which they went to war in 1962. The flare up this summer is the most serious in over half a century.

Military officials of the two countries were holding a meeting at a border point to resolve the latest crisis, the Indian army said.

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PM Khan thanked Nation for Peacefully observing Ashura

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday thanked the nation for peacefully observing Ashura, but regretted that some elements had tried to ignite sectarian strife on the occasion.

The premier said he had been informed of "elements who tried to ignite [the] flames of sectarianism" on the sombre occasion.

"I will be taking very tough action against them," he said.

I want to thank our nation for the peaceful observing of Ashura in the country. However, unfortunately, information has come to me of elements who tried to ignite flames of sectarianism on this occasion and I will be taking very tough action against them.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 31, 2020

 

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram, was observed on Sunday with solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions who laid down their lives in Karbala.

Processions were taken out in different cities to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Majalis were held across the country where ulema highlighted the spiritual and philosophical significance of Karbala and paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives on that day.

Strict security arrangements were put in place to thwart any unwanted incident, while standard operating procedures (SOPs) were issued for the mourning processions after consultations with religious scholars to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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BRT Peshawar reopened for public

Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Peshawar service has been reopened for the public, said spokesperson Trans Peshawar on Monday.

The service which was temporary halted on 9th and 10th Muharram now has been restored for the general public. Residents can travel via BRT service to their desired destinations from 6am to 10pm, said spokesperson.

The spokesman said BRT Peshawar is providing best travel facilities to the citizens of Peshawar and those who came from other areas.

Peshawar was declared among the highly sensitive districts from security perspective during Muharram. Since BRT is the largest project of Peshawar which affects tens of thousands of people, the administration had considered it suitable to close it for two days to avoid any possible security issues.

The long awaited BRT Peshawar project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on August 13 after which a large number of people are travelling in these buses on daily basis.

Apart from a couple of hitches, the service is running smoothly and majority of people using the service are praising it for being inexpensive and having facilities for people, particularly women passengers.

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PM Khan thanked Nation for Peacefully observing Ashura

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday thanked the nation for peacefully observing Ashura, but regretted that some elements had tried to ignite sectarian strife on the occasion.

The premier said he had been informed of "elements who tried to ignite [the] flames of sectarianism" on the sombre occasion.

"I will be taking very tough action against them," he said.

I want to thank our nation for the peaceful observing of Ashura in the country. However, unfortunately, information has come to me of elements who tried to ignite flames of sectarianism on this occasion and I will be taking very tough action against them.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 31, 2020

 

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram, was observed on Sunday with solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions who laid down their lives in Karbala.

Processions were taken out in different cities to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Majalis were held across the country where ulema highlighted the spiritual and philosophical significance of Karbala and paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives on that day.

Strict security arrangements were put in place to thwart any unwanted incident, while standard operating procedures (SOPs) were issued for the mourning processions after consultations with religious scholars to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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