Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
CARLOS MORALES: Spain sees CPEC as a game changer
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Mr. Carlos Morales Ambassador of Spain gave an exclusive interview to Centreline and Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). The ambassador, inter alia, touched upon issues related to bilateral as well multilateral spheres. He particularly talked about cooperation between Spain and Pakistan and underlined various steps with a view to further cementing these relations. Excerpts from his interview. To begin, we must extend our compliments for the wonderful Flamenco Festival at PNCA recently. Please share some more details of the event and do you plan to arrange more musicRead More
Much ado about Panama leaks By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The Prime Minister and his family seemingly badly shaken by the so-called Panama leaks, appear to have partially grappled with the situation. The government spin-doctors have thwarted the opposition onslaughts on the PM and his family members, who do own some offshore companies. These wizards are trying to prove that the PM does not personally own any offshore company and that he does not have any link with the companies owned by his children. Even the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism (ICIJ) has clarified that PM Nawaz Sharif’s name wasRead More
Pak, France hold 12th round of bilateral consultations in Paris
PARIS, 04 MAY (DNA) – The 12th round of Pakistan-France bilateral political consultations at the Foreign Secretary level was held in Paris. Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry led the Pakistan delegation while the French side was led by Mr. Christian Masset, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs. A wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues were discussed during the meeting. The Foreign Secretary gave an overview of Pakistan’s internal situation including notable achievements by the Government to improve law and order, stabilize the economy, and overcome the energy crisis. He briefedRead More
Seven hospitalized in D.G. Khan after swallowing toxic vermicelli
DERA GHAZI KHAN, 04 MAY (DNA) – As many as seven people were landed in hospital after swallowing toxic vermicelli in Dera Ghazi Khan on Wednesday. According to details, the family members including a mother and six children living in Esan Goraha fell unconscious after eating vermicelli made in house. On getting the information, rescue personnel arrived at the scene and shifted the victims to district headquarters hospital for medical assistance. Doctors stated that treatment of affectees is underway whereas four people are in critical condition. The sufferers include five-year-old Bushra, six-year-old Basit,Read More
Sindh govt extends rangers’ powers for further 77 days
KARACHI, 04 MAY (DNA) – The Sindh Government has extended the special power of Rangers in the province for further seventy-seven days till 19th July this year. Spokesman of the Chief Minister’s House told media that Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has signed the Summary moved by home ministry in this regard. It may be recalled that special powers given to rangers to curb crime in the province were completed on Tuesday which now have further been extended. DNA
PM to take part in CASA 1000 project opening
ISLAMBAD, MAY 04 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will take part in the opening ceremony of CASA 1000 energy project this month. While addressing a press conference the ambassador said the Foreign Office has already conveyed that the prime minister will take part in the opening ceremony along with other heads of states. CASA 1000 is a landmark energy project which will be completed in two years time with an estimated cost of USD one billion. Pakistan will getRead More