Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
Kerry assures PM of U.S. continued support to Pakistan
WASHINGTON, 21 OCT (DNA) – The US Secretary of State John Kerry Wednesday assured Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of the continued US cooperation to further enhance economic engagement between the two countries including in meeting Pakistan’s energy needs. John along with the senior officials of the State Department called on the Prime Minister at the Blair House, a statement from the Pakistan embassy said. Recalling their long and cordial interaction over the years, they took stock of recent developments in the relationship and stressed the need for continued high levelRead More
BISP to facilitate its beneficiaries on equal footings
ISLAMABAD, 21 OCT (DNA) – BISP, being an equalizer, a sign of national integration and custodian of Pakistan’s vulnerable strata of population, aims to provide facilities to its beneficiaries throughout the country on equal footings. Keeping in view this context, BISP needs to collaborate with ongoing development and social sector partners’ initiatives for establishing e-solution centers in all the regions of the country. Through these centers, BISP will be able to arrange provision of facilities of education, health and employment to its beneficiaries even in the remote areas. This wasRead More
Ch Nisar steps in as PML-N infighting worsens ahead of LB polls
LAHORE, 21 OCT (DNA) – Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Wednesday has geared up to resolve the clash within Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as infighting worsened ahead of local bodies elections. The party claiming for unity and peace in the country is currently facing intensive situation due to internal strife over various matters. According to a private television channel, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif went on air and said he has not been on terms with Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for the past three to four years. Retorting on which, theRead More
Russia, Pakistan sign Karachi-Lahore pipeline deal
ISLAMABAD, 21 OCT (DNA) – Pakistan has awarded Russia with a two-billion-dollar contract to build a 1,100-kilometer pipeline from Lahore to Karachi, aptly named the North-South pipeline. The contract with Russia is another step forward for Pakistan’s energy needs, economy and real estate. Earlier in the year, the nation hosted the Chinese president and signed more than a dozen agreements securing an additional USD 1.6 billion for the 46-billion-dollar, 3,000-kilometer China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Deals of this type have already benefited local real estate immensely. Properties in the port cityRead More
Malala always welcome in India: Shiv Sena
MUMBAI, 21 OCT (DNA) – Amid continuous threats and protests against visiting Pakistani personalities in Mumbai, Hindu extremist group Shiv Sena on Wednesday said it will always welcome Pakistan s child activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai to India. “If Malala comes to Hindustan the Shiv Sena will welcome it. Malala is child who fought terrorism in Pakistan, her fight is going on,” party spokesperson Sanjay Raut said. The Indian extremist party s remarks on Malala comes after their strong protest against PCB chief Shahryar Khan, cricket umpireRead More
SECP policy board meets
ISLAMABAD, 21 OCT (DNA) – The Securities and Exchange (SECP) Policy Board met in Islamabad on Wednesday to consider various policy matters and issues brought to its consideration by the Commission. Federal Secretary for Finance and Revenue, Dr Waqar Masood Khan chaired the meeting. The Policy Board was informed about various measures taken by the SECP for the development of capital markets and corporatization in the country. On the recommendation of the Commission, Policy Board approved amendment in Rule 10(1)(s) of the Takaful Rules, 2012. After this amendment takaful operatorsRead More