Thursday, March 16th, 2017
French President inaugurate Martin Dow of Pakistan’s Pharma Plant in France
PARIS, MAR 16, (DNA) -President of France Francois Hollande inaugurated the pharmaceutical facility of the leading Pakistani pharmaceutical company Martin Dow in the town of Meymac, Corrèze, located in the South West of France, today. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque, Mr. Phillippe Brugere, Mayor of Meymac, Mr. Pascal Coste, President of the County Council and Madam Nathalie Delcourserc Julliard Vice President of the Regionls Council, French government officials and notables of the area. President Hollande said that this investmentRead More
Pakistan Navy successfully tests surface to sea missile
KARACHI, MAR 16, (DNA) – Pakistan Navy on Thursday carried out a successful test of surface to sea missile. Sources at Pakistan Navy revealed that the trial was conducted from the coastal region and the missile, which was equipped with modern technology and avionics, accurately hit the target in the sea. The successful missile test was witnessed by Vice Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique and other senior officers of Pakistan Navy. At the occasion, Admiral Saddique praised the successful trial of the surface to sea missile andRead More
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa reaches China for 3 days visit
BEIJING, MAR 16, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in China for 3 days official visit. The visit includes his interactions with Chinese’ senior political and military leadership. Today COAS held meetings at Beijing with Mr. Zhang Gaoli Executive Vice Premier, General Fan Changlong Vice Chairman Central Military Commission, General Fang Funghui, Chief of Joint Services Department and General Li Zuocheng Commander People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Matters related to regional security, economy, defence cooperation and mutual interest were discussed. The Chinese leadership expressed complete understandingRead More
PM announces more uplift projects in Gwadar
GWADAR, MAR 16, (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that the era of development has started in Gwadar which will change the fate of the people of the region. Addressing a public rally in Gwadar on Thursday, he said no other party had ever started development of the area during their tenure. He said with the dedicated efforts of the present government the Balochistan has been put to the road of progress and development. Referring developments in the area, he said the 1100 kilometer road network including Gwadar-Turbat,Read More
Japan extends financial grant to five Pak orgnaisations
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA) – The Government of Japan has decided to extend financial support totalling US $ 406,178 (approx. Rs. 4.1 million) to five Pakistani organizations, Mian Afzal Trust Hospital (MATH), Pakiza Public Girls Elementary School, Lahore Association Pakistan (LAP), Sanj Welfare Society, and Human Appeal International (HAI) for the implementation of social development projects for disadvantaged communities of the country. The agreements for the five projects were signed on 16th March 2017 in Islamabad, between Chargé ď Affaires ad Interim of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. JunyaRead More
Lebanese ambassador fetes visiting MPs
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA)- Ambassador of Lebanon Mona el Tannir on Thursday hosted a lunch for the visiting parliamentarians from Lebanon, who are in Islamabad to attend a conference. The ambassador of Lebanon welcomed the MPs and wished them a pleasant stay in Pakistan. She said the visit will promote and strengthen relations between the two countries. The ambassador further said, in the field of education, she said, Lebanon has requested Pakistan for deputing our teaching staff to different universities of Pakistan who can make worthwhile contribution in the fieldRead More