Friday, March 17th, 2017
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon says ties with Pakistan deepening
DUSHANBE, MAR 17 (DNA) -The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon received on Friday received the Federal Minister for Water, Energy and Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif. The head of state Emomali Rahmon expressed his satisfaction with the strengthening and expansion of the multilateral ties between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations which will mark 25th anniversary this year and stressed that its fruits have grown rapidly in the field of energy and security. The sides highly appreciated the resultsRead More
Khawja Asif meets Tajik FM Sirojidin Aslov
DUSHANBE, MAR 17 (DNA) . Federal Minister for Defence and Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday met with the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojidin Aslov. Both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest. Tajikistan and Pakistan enjoy very close relations. CASA 1000 energy project that will help Pakistan overcome its energy needs, is in the final stages. Khawaja Muhammad Asif is in Dushanbe these days to discuss progress on CASA 1000 and other issues in order to cement relations between the two countries. Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan SheraliRead More
China, Pakistan to further boost military cooperation
NEW DELHI, MAR 17, (DNA) – China and Pakistan are set to further enhance military cooperation, especially in weapons production and anti-terrorism sector, reported the Chinese state-run daily. The two countries will also jointly mass produce FC-1 Xiaolong, a lightweight and multi-role combat aircraft, reported Global Times, the Chinese Communist Party’s news outlet. In addition, the two agreed to strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation and strike terrorist forces including China’s insurgent East Turkestan Islamic Movement. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa meets the Chinese military leadership. These were the outcomesRead More
Bilawal launches ‘Sindh Peoples Ambulance Service’
KARACHI, MAR 17, (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has on Friday launched the Sindh Peoples Ambulance Service in Karachi. The inauguration ceremony was held at CM House, Karachi. During its first phase, the ambulance service will be operational in Thatta and Sajawal Districts. While addressing the ceremony on the occasion, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari let it be known that the ambulance service will be extended to other parts of the province including Karachi. He professed that the Sindh Government is striving for provision of basic facilities toRead More
Taj Mahal receives terror threat: reports
MAR 17, (DNA) – Banned terror outfit, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has posed a threat to 17th century monument of love, Taj Mahal. According to The New Indian Express, a website posted a picture of a terrorist at the Taj Mahal while apparently holding a weapon. Reportedly, combing operation was launched after the threat was published online and no suspect was caught. Personnel patrolled the area surrounding Yamuna River Bank as security was beefed up. However, according to the Indian news agency, Archeological Survey of India and lawRead More
Pak, France higher education week concludes
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) -The Pak France Higher Education week came to an end on Friday. 20 French universities visited different cities of Pakistan for five days, culminating yesterday in the celebration of a “French Day” at the Higher Education Commission, co organized by the HEC and attended by the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Engineer Muhammad Balighur Rehman. This event echoes a first “Pakistan Higher Education Day” held in France last year, as the relations are strengthening with the establishment of new offices of Campus France, theRead More