Monday, February 6th, 2017
Readmission Agreement between Norway and Pakistan signed
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -The Readmission Agreement between Norway and Pakistan was signed on 25 January 2017 in Islamabad. Norway’s ambassador, Mr. Tore Nedrebø, signed on behalf of the Norwegian government, and Secretary of Interior, Mr. Arif Ahmad Khan, on behalf of the government of Pakistan. The Readmission Agreement will further strengthen the cooperation between Pakistan and Norway in the field of migration, by formalizing and streamlining the process of returning irregular migrants to their home country. “This agreement is yet another step forward in the already excellent bilateral relations between ourRead More
PM Nawaz inaugurates up-gradation of brass mill at POF Wah
WAH, FEB 06, (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the up-gradation of Brass Mill at Pakistan Ordinance factory Wah today (Monday). He was accompanied with Minister for Interior Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan and Minister for DefenceProduction Rana Tanveer Hussain. Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Chainman POF Lt. General Umar Hayyat were also present on the occasion. After up-gradation, the production capacity of the factory has been enhanced from eight thousand metrictons to twenty-four thousand metric tons. The factory is fulfilling the defence needs of the country and afterRead More
Saleem Shahzad taken into custody at Karachi airport
KARACHI, FEB 06, (DNA) – Former leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Saleem Shahzad on Monday has been taken into custody on his arrival at Karachi airport from Dubai. According to details, the police officers are holding interrogation from the leader regarding different charges including his escape from the country on fake ID card in 1990s. He was also declared as proclaimed offender in Dr Asim case whereas the court has also given orders of his arrest. Exclusively talking to Dunya News, the leader said that he will face theRead More
Tore Nedrebo : More Norwegian investments in Pakistan on cards
Ambassador of Norway talks to Centreline and DNA Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Let’s begin with Pakistan-Norway relations. How would you describe these relations with particular reference to bilateral cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, trade, culture and humanitarian field? Bilateral relations are close and excellent. There are several reasons for this. The large Pakistani diaspora in Norway, counting some 40,000 individuals, means there is a lot of exchange between the two countries and considerable awareness of Pakistan in Norway. Our current foreign minister visits Pakistan practically every year, and evenRead More
Islamabad shooting case: Accused policemen to be presented in court today
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The accused policemen Samiullah and Tariq who gunned down a resident of Mardan in Islamabad will appear in court today (Monday). According to the details, both policemen surrendered after which legal investigation into the matter was launched. On February 3, policemen had fired at Taimoor’s car for not stopping at checkpost and killed him whereas the girl sitting beside him remained safe. Girl’s mother had recorded statement saying her daughter’s name is Sonia who became friend with Taimour on Facebook. She said that Sonia went toRead More