Friday, January 27th, 2017
Pak exports to Spain increased after GSP plus statue: Carlos Morales
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 (DNA) -. Carlos Morales, Ambassador of Spain has said that promoting frequent interactions between private sectors of Pakistan and Spain was necessary to improve bilateral trade between the two countries. He said this while addressing business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said after the grant of GSP Plus status to Pakistan by the European Union, Pakistan’s exports to Spain have improved due to which bilateral trade in 2015 reached US$ 1.1 billion while the balance of trade was in favor of Pakistan. HeRead More
German ambassador meets army chief Gen Bajwa
Ms Ina Lepel, German Ambassador to Pakistan met Chief of Army Staff(COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ today. Matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed during the meeting. Ms Ina Lepel acknowledged Pakistan Army’s achievements in fight against terrorism and continued efforts for peace and stability in the region.
Panama Leaks case hearing adjourned till Monday
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27, (DNA) -The Panama Leaks case was adjourned for the week to resume hearing by the five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Monday when the prime minister’s counsel will submit details of gifts received and the division of properties. During proceedings the bench remarked that people were complaining the hearing was proceedings slowly, the bench added that the court was not subject to people’s wishes and would not be intimidated by anyone. The case would be heard until all the requirements of justice wereRead More
Indian 68th Republic Day celebrated
ISLAMABAD,JAN 27 (DNA) – Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale hosted a reception to celebrate 68th Republic Day of India. The reception was attended by a large number of diplomats, members of civil society and artists. State Minister for Information Technology Anusha Rahman was the chief guest at the function. The US and UK envoys by and large stay away from such receptions nevertheless both these diplomats attended the Indian reception. It was perhaps the first high profile reception after US president Donald Trump took oath of his office therefore theRead More
Afridi to inaugurate renovated building of KU Mass Comm Department
KARACHI, JAN 27, (DNA) – Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi will be inaugurating the renovated building of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Karachi. The inauguration ceremony will be held on 30th January 2017 at 12:30 PM, said a statement on Thursday. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan will preside over the ceremony. Shahid Afridi, who is chairman of his charity Shahid Afridi Foundation, will be the chief guest.=DNA ==========
CELAC Fifth Summit Ends with Adoption of Political Declaration
Dominican Republic, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The Fifth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) concludes today in this eastern city of Dominican Republic, with the adoption of a political declaration and other special pronouncements. After the analysis by coordinators and foreign ministers in their respective meetings, the presidents, prime ministers and heads of delegations will ratify the documents, including a plan of action. Among the topics present in the texts are the need to end the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, asRead More