Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
Pakistan, Turkey entered into robust economic partnership: PM Nawaz
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (DNA): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistani and Turkish leadership share vision of transforming the traditionally cordial bilateral ties into a robust economic partnership. He was talking to Turkish Minister of Economy Mustafa Elitas in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Outgoing Ambassadors of Argentina, Sweden call on President
ISLAMABAD, 22 MAR (DNA) – The outgoing Ambassadors of Argentina and Sweden called on President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad on Tuesday.The President lauded the services of the outgoing ambassadors for further deepening friendly relations between Pakistan and their respective countries.While talking to the outgoing Argentinean ambassador Mr. Rodolfo J. Martin Saravia the President noted that 2016 marks the 65th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Argentina as it provides an opportunity to further upgrade bilateral relationship in various areas of cooperation. “This important occasion can beRead More
Army Chief vows to eliminate terrorism
SHAWAL, 22 MAR (DNA) – Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has directed troops to continue the decisive phase of Zarb-e-Azb Operation till all terrorist hideouts are cleared, ISPR said.In a press statement on Tuesday, DG ISPR Asim Bajwa said that General Raheel Sharif visited North Waziristan today and appreciated the good progress of final phase of operations in Shawal valley.
Brussels Zaventem airport blasts cause casualties: OVER 30 KILLED
Two explosions have struck the departures area of Zaventem airport in BrusselsThe Belgian government has confirmed there are casualties but has given no numbers yet.The cause of the explosions is unknown. The airport is being evacuated and has been closed to flights.The blasts come four days after the capture in Brussels of Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the jihadist attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015. Belgium has now raised its terror threat to its highest level. Over 30 people have been reported killed so far.