Thursday, November 24th, 2016
Pakistan considers UK a trusted ally, PM tells British Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24, (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday met with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, where the premier also extended an invitation to his British counterpart Theresa May to visit Pakistan. In the meeting, PM Nawaz said that Pakistan played its role in ending terrorism from the world. He said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb is in its last stage, adding that Pakistan laid 60,000 lives in fight against terrorism. “Pakistan considers Britain a trusted partner and a close friend,” said the PM. Both the countries enjoy strong economic ties,Read More
Norway keen to expand trade relations with Pakistan: ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 (DNA) – Mr.Tore Nedrebo, Ambassador of Norway said that his country was more interested in investment than trade in Pakistan as it was an important market of South Asian region. He said Norway was the 2nd largest investor in telecommunication field in Pakistan after China and more Norwegian companies were taking interest in its market. However, current business climate and security situation in Pakistan were not encouraging for them. He said Pakistan will have to make itself a predictable, secure and profitable destination to attractRead More
Pakistan ready to respond to Indian adventurism, says PAF chief
KARACHI ,NOV 24, (DNA) – Chief of Air Staff Sohail Aman on Thursday said that Pakistan is ready to respond to any adventurism by India, He was speaking to media after visiting International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2016 in Karachi on Thursday. The air chief said that Pakistan knows how to handle India and its soldiers are prepared to respond to the Indian aggression. Aman added that it will be ideal for the neighbouring country to take the road of dialogue for resolving the Kashmir issue. “The Kashmir issue should be resolvedRead More
PM Chairs Meeting to Review the Situation After the Bus Massacre
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired meeting on situation after the bus massacre near Neelum valley by the Indian security forces. The meeting also reviewed situation along the LoC in the wake of continued unprovoked firing by the Indian security forces. The Prime Minister was briefed by Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs Mr. Sartaj Aziz, DG ISI Lt. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar, SAPM on Foreign Affairs Mr. Tariq Fatemi and National Security Advisor Lt. General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua on the prevailing situation along LoC particularly after the unprovoked ceasefire violationsRead More
Pakistan-EU Joint Commission meets in Islamabad
The seventh meeting of Pakistan-EU Joint Commission was held in Islamabad on 23 November 2016. The Pakistan side was jointly led by Foreign Secretary Mr. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry and Secretary Economic Affairs Division Mr. Tariq Bajwa. The EU delegation was led by Mr. Gunnar Wiegand, Managing Director of the European External Action Service. The two sides appreciated the continued strengthening of the Pakistan-EU relations. They expressed satisfaction at the progress made in the implementation of the Pakistan-EU 5-year Engagement Plan, including the holding of the Third Pakistan-EU Political Dialogue andRead More