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Will strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Uganda and said Africa has 60% of the world's arable land, but produces just 10% of the global output. He added that India will strengthen cooperation and mutual capabilities in combating terrorism and extremism, keeping cyberspace safe and secure and supporting the UN in advancing and keeping peace. He further stated India will work with African nations to keep the oceans open and free for the benefit of all nations.

Watch: PM Modi leaves for South Africa

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for South Africa on the final leg of his three-nation tour to attend the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. A number of agreements and MoUs in the areas of defence, trade, culture, agriculture and dairy cooperation are scheduled to be signed during the Prime Minister's visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

India is proud to be Africa's partner: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Uganda and said India is proud to be Africa's partner. "Uganda is central to our commitment to the continent. PM Modi added that he has announced yesterday two Lines of Credit for Uganda," PM Modi said. Prime Minister Modi is currently on a five-day tour to Africa.

We will build as much local opportunities as possible in Uganda: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Uganda and said, "Our development partnership will be guided by your priorities. It will be on terms that will be comfortable for you, that will liberate your potential and not constrain your future." He added that they will build as much local capacity and create as much local opportunities as possible.

India to set up Gandhi Heritage Centre in Uganda: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Parliament of Uganda, said on Wednesday that a Gandhi Heritage Centre will be built to remind Africa's role in shaping Gandhi's mission. He said, "At the sacred site in Jinja, where a statue of Gandhi ji stands, we'll build a Gandhi Heritage Centre. As we approach 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, there can be no better homage than a Centre to remind us of Africa's role in shaping his mission." "The story of India's own freedom struggle is closely linked to Africa," he added. He is on his five-day, three-nation tour of Africa. He will be visiting South Africa next.

India is policy driven governance that's why investment is easy: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the India-Uganda Business Forum on Wednesday said investment in India is easy for everyone as India is a policy driven governance. He said, "India is a policy driven governance, where there is tax stability and predictable taxation. That is why investment, for anyone, is easy here." PM Modi was addressing the India-Uganda Business Forum in Kampala. He is on his five-day, three-nation tour of Africa. He will be visiting South Africa next.

Pak polls: LeT chief Hafiz Saeed casts his vote

Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 25 (ANI): Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief and Mumbai 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed cast his vote for the Pakistan General Elections in Lahore on Wednesday. Saeed's Islamic terrorism militant organisation is responsible for several attacks in South Asia. Hafiz Saeed's political party Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) is also contesting the elections.

Pakistan General Elections 2018: PTI president Imran Khan arrives to cast his vote

Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 25 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf president Imran Khan arrived at polling booth in Islamabad to cast his vote for General Elections 2018. He is the Prime Minister face for the party. Imran Khan is competing with Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) chief Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto in the elections.

PM Modi attends India-Uganda Business Forum

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his five-day visit to African nations, attended Business Forum in Uganda's Kampala on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Yoweri Museveni. PM Modi will address Ugandan Parliament later today. While addressing the gathering PM Modi said, "President of Uganda is right in saying there is a trade imbalance between India and Uganda. I have come here to solve that".

Voting begins for Pakistan's General Elections 2018

Islamabad/Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 25 (ANI): Voting for Pakistan's 2018 General Elections started on Wednesday. 106 million registered voters will have chance to vote at 85,307 polling stations across the country. Around 12, 000 candidates are contesting the election for 849 seats of national and provincial assemblies. The contest is between three parties Shehbaz Sharif -led Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP).

Pakistan General Elections 2018: PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif casts his vote

Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 25 (ANI): PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif stood in queue outside polling station in Lahore's Model Town to cast his vote on Wednesday. His party will compete with Imran Khan-led PTI and Bilawal Bhutto's PPP this election. Shehbaz Sharif urged the voters 'not to waste time' and cast their votes for a better future of Pakistan.

India turning into manufacturing hub: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): While addressing the Indian community in Uganda's Kampala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is transforming into a manufacturing hub for the world. "India is the fastest growing economy in the world. When you will go to the markets to buy smartphones, you will see the 'Made in India' label on it. India is exporting smartphones and cars to the countries from where we once imported all of these products," said PM Modi. The Prime Minister is on a three-nation tour to the African countries including Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.

India and Uganda have centuries-old relationship: PM Modi

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian community in Uganda's Kampala. He said that both countries have centuries-old relationship. "The relationship of India and Uganda is not of today, but of many centuries. We share a past of intense labour and our struggles against exploitation," said PM Modi. PM Modi was accompanied by President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri K Museveni. The Prime Minister is on a three-nation tour to the African countries including Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.

PM Modi invites Indian community in Uganda to visit India for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Kampala (Uganda), Jul 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian community in Uganda's Kampala. He invited the Indian Diaspora to visit India for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held in January 2019. "I have come here to invite you for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held in Varanasi and Kumbh Mela to be held in Allahabad, in January 2019," said PM Modi. The Prime Minister is on a three-nation tour to the African countries including Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.

People in Gilgit Baltistan up their ante against misuse of Anti-Terrorism Act

Ghizer (Gilgit Baltistan), Jul 24: Hundreds of people in Gilgit Baltistan took to the streets of Ghizer town, denouncing the flagrant violation of Anti- Terrorism Act by Islamabad. The Act, which was introduced to expeditiously bring the perpetrators of terror to justice, has gradually become a tool of extrajudicial killing and repression. Local leaders accuse Islamabad of orchestrating similar circumstances to what it has done previously in Balochistan and Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA).

PM Modi gets ceremonial reception in Uganda

Entebbe (Uganda), Jul 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uganda's Entebbe on Tuesday. He received the state ceremonial reception on his arrival. PM Modi met the delegation during his reception. For PM Modi's reception a cultural dance performance was also held. His visit in Uganda is scheduled from July 24 to 25.

PM Modi donates 200 cows to Rwanda village

Kigali (Rwanda), Jul 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday donated 200 cows to villagers in Rweru Model Village in Rwanda under the Girinka programme. PM Modi donated cows in Rwanda to support President Kagame's ambitious initiative for poverty reduction and tackling childhood malnutrition. Girinka programme was initiated by Rwanda's President Paul Kagame in 2006 to provide one cow per poor family. PM Modi left is on his five-day, three-nation tour of Africa. He will also be visiting Uganda and South Africa.

Watch: PM Modi leaves for Uganda

Kigali (Rwanda), Jul 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Uganda, where he will undertake engagements from July 24 to 25. The visit will mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over 20 years. During the two-day visit in Uganda, Prime Minister Modi will call on Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and hold delegation level talks. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address Uganda's Parliament and the Indian diaspora. undeclared (black money).

Pak security establishment is desperate, can't even hide their atrocities: World Sindhi Congress

London (UK), Jul 24 (ANI): World Sindhi Congress' Secretary General, Lakhu Luhana shared a video in which he had said, "The elections in Pakistan that are to be held on July 25 are taking place in an environment where the Pakistan's real rulers, the military and security establishment are isolated. We have been seeing the operations in Baloch and Pashtuns for years. It is now recognised by the international community and therefore the Pakistani security establishment is so desperate that they can't even hide the atrocities and mishandlings. So, they are completely naked".

World Baloch Women's Forum urges people in Balochistan to boycott Pak general elections

Vancouver (Canada), Jul 24 (ANI): Naela Quadri Baloch, President of World Baloch Women's Forum has urged the people of Balochistan to boycott Pakistan's general elections on July 25. In a video statement issued from Canada, she said, "Balochistan is an occupied territory, a free and sovereign country occupied by Pakistan and Pakistan is violating all international laws in United Nations conventions". She added, "Pakistan is responsible for genocide of Baloch people that is ongoing and they show that Baloch people are part of their parliamentary process. They are forcefully abducting Baloch people. They are displacing Baloch villages, women and children and they are taking them to army camps for forceful casting of votes, and months before the elections they had started this process. Baloch people do not want to be a part of Pakistan".